Department for Education

Overview

The Department for Education (DfE) is a key UK government department focused on children's services, education, and skills development across England. It oversees a wide range of areas, including early years education, primary and secondary schooling, further and higher education, apprenticeships, and lifelong learning.

DfE's mission is to enable children and learners to thrive while ensuring high standards in education and training. The department develops and implements education policies, supports vulnerable groups, and promotes non-discriminatory access to learning opportunities. It works with various agencies, such as Ofqual and Ofsted, to regulate qualifications and inspect education services. DfE also manages programs like the Supporting Families initiative and promotes skills development aligned with economic needs. The department serves a diverse group of stakeholders, including children, young people, adult learners, educational institutions, employers, and families in need of support. Through its comprehensive approach, the DfE is dedicated to enhancing education and training systems in England.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: www.gov.uk
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/uk-department-for-education

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Early years education
• Primary and secondary schooling
• Further and higher education
• Apprenticeships
• Lifelong learning
• Education policy development and implementation
• Supporting vulnerable groups
• Regulation of qualifications and inspection of education services
• Skills development aligned with economic needs
• Promoting non-discriminatory access to learning
• Programs such as Supporting Families initiative

Technologies Used

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches