Department for Education (DfE)

The Minister’s responsibilities include:

Department for Education

Gillian was appointed the Secretary of State for Education on 25th October 2022

The Secretary of State is responsible for the work of the Department for Education, including:

Gillian is currently serving as Secretary of State for Education.

The Minister’s responsibilities include:

Technical information for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the September 2024 early education and childcare entitle

The mandatory course for special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) to learn how to effectively perform the SENCO role.

First phase of the biggest ever expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of two-year-olds access to 15 hours a week.

Eligible chemistry, languages, mathematics and physics teachers can apply for early-career payments between September and March.

Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments between September and March

Information on leasing activities for academy trusts from 1 September 2024 following the introduction of international financial reportin

Information on leasing activities for maintained schools, including the international financial reporting standard (IFRS 16 leases) intro

The Department for Education's terms and conditions for any discretionary grants that it awards to external organisations.

Statutory guidance for local authorities on producing and amending school financing schemes.

Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.