The Latest Breaking News from DfE

Risk level of school buildings collapsing in England raised to ‘very likely’

Annual report lays bare state of dilapidated education estate built during postwar shortages

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Schools in England face ‘significant squeeze’ on budgets, IFS report finds

Annual survey reveals further education and sixth form colleges could experience particular hardship

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Teacher shortage could worsen after DfE rejects dozens of training courses

Only 179 out of 240 existing teacher training courses have been accredited under DfE’s new standards from 2024

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Government misses teacher recruitment target by almost a third

Data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows there were 29% fewer new entrants than needed.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Further education colleges in England face losing financial independence

Government likely to treat FE sector as ‘big schools’, removing autonomy over borrowing and investment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Report urges DfE to ‘secure better outcomes’ in child social care

Department for Education’s spending on what works best for children in care is a good move but still needs to deliver better outcomes, report states.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Schools ‘urgently’ need guidance on gender ‘minefield’, says Ofsted chief

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman said there is a ‘very considerable’ burden on headteachers trying to navigate ‘deeply contested issues’.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

A school 'in turmoil' with 'exhausted staff' and kids left 'to wander'

Three new housing estates are set to be built near the primary

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

Fury as government says there is no guarantee ‘desperately needed’ new secondary school will ever be built

The Department for Education says it will 'continue to analyse local demand' going forwards.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

Vulnerable children in England waiting months for secure homes

Children languishing in unsuitable settings owing to severe shortage of secure placements

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022