Further Education Mastery Specialists Programme

Maths hubs, supported by the national centre for excellence in the teaching of mathematics (NCETM), offers the further education mastery specialist (FEMS) programme. This is a fully funded professional development opportunity for state funded further education...

R10 In-Year Qualification Achievement Rates (QARs) 2024 to 2025

Following the release of the 2024 to 2025 guidance for qualification achievement rates (QARs) the DfE has confirmed that they have now released first in-year QAR data for 2024 to 2025, which can be accessed through view your education data. Click here for more.

How to Report Fraud or Financial Irregularity

If you suspect fraud in the sector, you can find advice on GOV.UK which explains how to report fraud or financial irregularity to the DfE. Stay informed about the ever-changing fraud landscape and get tips to protect yourself and the sector by registering for future...

DfE FE Update 16 July

Latest information from the DfE including: 1. How to report fraud or financial irregularity; 2. Apprenticeships technical funding guide 2025 to 2026; 3. Interactive post-16 school census tool; 4. Grant funding for the early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) year 2...

DfE Apprenticeship Statistics: July 2025

Statistics on apprenticeships in England from August 2024 to April 2025. Apprenticeship starts rose 7 per cent in April while adverts posted on ‘Find Apprenticeship Training’ dropped. Click here for a full analysis from FE Week.