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Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways
We're seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education. MoreOpened 20 October 2025 -
FE teacher initial training and development: call for evidence
We're seeking evidence of relevant, high-quality theory and knowledge that underpins early career preparation for teachers in the Further Education sector. MoreOpened 17 October 2025 -
Revision of Ofsted Fees for Inspections of Independent Schools
We're seeking views on p roposal to update The Independent Educational Provision in England (Inspection Fees and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2019. MoreOpened 25 September 2025 -
Setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB)
This consultation is for anyone with an interest in the set up of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB), which will have a remit for pay, conditions, training and career progression for school support staff in England. MoreOpened 11 June 2025 -
Out-of-School Settings Safeguarding: Call for evidence
The Department for Education is calling for evidence to help shape future safeguarding policy for the Out-of-School Settings (OOSS) sector. This diverse sector includes providers such as tuition centres, sports and arts clubs, youth groups (e.g. Scouts and Brownies), holiday camps/activity centres, and faith-based education settings. Approximately 1 in 10 adults (or around 4.5 million adults in England) work or volunteer in OOSS, and up to 80% of children regularly attend at least one... MoreOpened 29 May 2025 -
Space requirements in early years childcare settings in England
We are seeking views on options for amending the indoor space requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory frameworks. MoreOpened 12 May 2025 -
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs): call for evidence
We are seeking recent, relevant and high-quality research that may inform updates to the evidence-base underpinning 3 NPQ frameworks. This call for evidence is seeking research that may inform changes to the following frameworks only: Headship (NPQH), Senior Leadership (NPQSL) and Executive Leadership (NPQEL). Please read and refer back to the guidance included at the bottom of this page when completing the survey to submit evidence. MoreOpened 27 March 2025 -
Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges
This consultation sets out the Department for Education’s long-term vision for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges, focusing on proposals for the future of the digital and technology standards . The document is split into three sections, outlining proposals and gathering evidence aligned to three key aims: Prioritising essential technology infrastructure Managing the risks of technology Harnessing the opportunities of technology To help... MoreOpened 21 March 2025 -
Children’s social work post-qualifying standards and induction
The Department for Education is consulting on a new set of post-qualifying standards (PQS) for child and family social workers and setting out proposals to enhance early career support to help the transition from initial education and support social workers to stay in practice. Through this consultation we are seeking views on: replacing the current post-qualifying standards (PQS) at practitioner level with new standards, developed by an expert writing group (EWG)... MoreOpened 20 March 2025 -
Revised use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions in schools guidance
We're seeking views on the revised ‘Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions in schools’ guidance. MoreOpened 4 February 2025 -
School accountability reform
We would like your views on: The approach to, and the principles of, school accountability; The introduction of a new digital service – school profiles, which will be a one-stop shop with information on schools for parents; and The approach to improvement and support, with a stronger more timely, proportionate and effective approach to intervention. Our consultation applies to state schools across England. MoreOpened 3 February 2025 -
Franchising in higher education
We’re seeking views on proposals to strengthen oversight of subcontracted delivery of higher education. MoreOpened 30 January 2025 -
The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations Consultation 2024
We are seeking views on the proposed amendments to the Teachers' Pension Scheme Regulations. MoreOpened 14 November 2024 -
Transfer of Funding Powers For New Technical Qualifications
We're seeking stakeholder feedback on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities so they can fund new technical qualifications from September 2025. MoreOpened 8 November 2024 -
Curriculum and Assessment Review
We're seeking views from stakeholders to share their perspective on potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system. MoreOpened 25 September 2024 -
GCSE Computer Science subject content update
We're seeking views on an updated version of the Computer Science GCSE subject content. MoreOpened 20 May 2024 -
Review of the RSHE statutory guidance
We're seeking views on changes to the relationships, sex and health education statutory guidance. MoreOpened 16 May 2024 -
Strengthening protections in unregistered alternative provision
The Department for Education is consulting on proposals to strengthen protections for children in unregistered alternative provision settings. This consultation is the next step in delivering on the government’s commitment to improving experiences and outcomes for children in unregistered alternative provision and builds on the findings from our previous Call for Evidence “ Understanding the Use of Unregistered Alternative Provision ”, the findings of which have helped... MoreOpened 9 May 2024 -
DfE Board effectiveness review 2024 – Audit and Risk committee
A survey for members of the Audit and Risk Committee, to help the Department review its effectiveness of corporate governance. MoreOpened 7 May 2024 -
Faith school designation reforms
We're seeking views o n religious designation reforms for new and existing free schools and special academies. MoreOpened 1 May 2024 -
Experience-Based Route for Early Years Practitioners
We're seeking views on a technical consultation to test a proposed new model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements. MoreOpened 22 April 2024 -
Early Years Foundation Stage Government Consultation
We're seeking views on proposed changes to safeguarding requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. MoreOpened 22 April 2024 -
Improving non-medical help for disabled students in higher education: Government call for evidence
A call for evidence to help improve non-medical help provision for disabled students in higher education. MoreOpened 10 April 2024 -
Safeguarding Children in Schools and Colleges: A Call for Evidence
Safeguarding is one of the most important responsibilities that schools and colleges have, and we know how seriously teachers, designated safeguarding leads, support staff, and school and college leadership take that responsibility. Safeguarding is never static. As new safeguarding threats emerge, we all need to consider how we can best respond to those threats and what solutions can be put in place to address them. This call for evidence is therefore deliberately broad and... MoreOpened 28 March 2024 -
National Standards for Personal, Social and Employability Qualifications
As part of qualifications reforms in Post -16 education in England, we are seeking to improve Personal, Social and Employability qualifications (PSEQs) (including Independent Living qualifications). This consultation presents the new N ational S tandards we have developed , alongside proposals on how they should be used to create new qualifications. W e are seeking views about the suitability of... MoreOpened 25 March 2024 -
Childminder Recruitment and Retention Consultation
We're seeking views on how to support the recruitment and retention of childminders. MoreOpened 15 March 2024 -
Further Education Residential Standards
We're seeking views on one change in the further education (FE) residential accomodation: national minimum standards. MoreOpened 9 February 2024 -
Child and Family Social Workers: Agency Rules Statutory Guidance
We are seeking views on the draft statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers . MoreOpened 31 January 2024 -
Fees and frequency of inspections regulations 2024-25
Seeking views on proposed changes to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children's Homes etc) Regulations 2015. MoreOpened 21 December 2023 -
Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children
The consultation is seeking views on the content of the guidance and whether it will help to support schools and colleges, teachers and leaders to make considered and lawful decisions in relation to children who are questioning their gender and the wider school and college community. MoreOpened 19 December 2023
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