Ofsted Analysis of SEND Inspections Reveal Concerns

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

“Wholly unsuitable” education, health and care plans (EHCPs), long waits and “poorly planned” transitions into different phases of education were among the key reasons areas failed SEND inspections, new analysis by Ofsted shows. Click here for more from FE Week and...

Qualifications Reform Toolkit

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

This DfE resource has been created to help education and training providers, and careers development professionals, explain Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and Reformed Technical Qualifications as new post-16 options to staff members, learners, parents and...

Update on the Employer Support Fund (ESF)

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

The DfE are introducing the Employer Support Fund (ESF) to help providers support employers with essential costs associated with delivering high-quality T Level industry placements. Click here for more.

DfE Provider Experience Survey

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

If you receive education and skills funding, the DfE wants to hear about your experience. You can complete this short survey by Wednesday 2 July 2025, which is expected to take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Click here for more background.

Maths and English Progress Measures

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

The DfE has confirmed that the maths and English progress measures are returning as part of data for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. Click here for more.