tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations from Department for Education (DfE) 2026-05-20T09:30:28+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/post-16-level-3-and-below-pathways 2026-05-20T09:30:28+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-overview 2026-05-18T17:24:23+01:00 Lifelong learning entitlement (LLE): overview Find out what the LLE is and how this new post-18 student-finance system will work from the 2026 to 2027 academic year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-into-antisemitism 2026-04-29T09:30:05+01:00 Independent review into antisemitism This call for evidence invites feedback to understand experiences of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/16-to-19-performance-measures 2026-04-28T15:30:00+01:00 16 to 19 performance measures We are seeking views on proposals to improve 16 to 19 performance measures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/proposal-on-support-for-pupils-with-medical-conditions-at-school 2026-04-28T09:30:01+01:00 Proposal on support for pupils with medical conditions at school We are seeking views on updates to guidance to strengthen how schools support pupils with medical conditions and allergies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving 2026-04-27T17:59:55+01:00 Every child achieving and thriving Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-first 2026-04-27T17:59:31+01:00 SEND reform: putting children and young people first Proposed changes to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including early, fair support, with shared accountabilities across local partners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/post-16-l2-and-l3-qualifications-2027-proposed-subject-content 2026-04-23T14:00:00+01:00 Post-16 L2 and L3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new V levels, foundation certificates and occupational certificates to be first taught from September 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/school-food-standards-updating-the-legislative-framework 2026-04-21T13:35:52+01:00 School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework Seeking views on updating the School Food Standards, so that every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/kinship-zones-programme-specification 2026-04-01T09:30:01+01:00 Kinship Zones: programme specification Guidance on delivering the kinship allowance pilot and other kinship support, such as family network support packages. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/early-years-register-providers-inspection-requirements-for-ofsted 2026-03-27T09:30:02+00:00 Early years register providers inspection requirements for Ofsted DfE requirements for Ofsted when inspecting early years childcare providers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/early-years-screen-time-and-usage 2026-03-27T00:01:01+00:00 Early years screen time and usage The government has committed to publishing guidance on early years screen time. We are seeking evidence to inform the guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/assistive-software-funded-through-disabled-students-allowance 2026-03-26T10:00:01+00:00 Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance We’re seeking views on proposals for the way in which we fund assistive software through Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dfe-voluntary-community-and-social-enterprises-action-plan 2026-03-25T10:07:48+00:00 DfE voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan How the Department for Education (DfE) is improving procurement opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-asye 2026-03-25T10:00:06+00:00 Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) Explains the ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers and how employers can register to take part. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dfe-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan-2025-to-2028 2026-03-24T10:00:02+00:00 DfE small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028 The Department for Education (DfE) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/digital-inclusion-action-plan-one-year-on 2026-03-24T00:01:00+00:00 Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-uks-international-education-strategy-2026 2026-03-20T16:46:46+00:00 The UK's International Education Strategy 2026 Strategy setting out the government’s plans for UK international education and how it will support the sector access global opportunities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/a-safe-informed-digital-nation 2026-03-16T10:30:03+00:00 A Safe, Informed Digital Nation Our approach to improving media literacy and the first steps towards a safe, informed digital nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/16-to-19-level-1-english-and-maths-qualifications 2026-03-10T10:09:00+00:00 16 to 19 level 1 English and maths qualifications We would like your views on the design and delivery of proposed 16 to 19 English and maths level 1 qualifications.