DfE Issues Update for 21 January 2026

UK Gov

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Latest for further education

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InformationIntroducing a simple snapshot data collection of full-time equivalent (FTE) teacher numbers

Latest information for academies

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ActionSubmit your schools resource management self-assessment checklist
ActionAcademies national non-domestic rates (NNDR) claims for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to be submitted by Monday 2 February 2026
InformationNational non-domestic rates (NNDR) payment process for academies from Wednesday 1 April 2026
ReminderAcademies accounts return deadline Wednesday 28 January 2026
Events and webinarsAcademies chart of accounts and automation Question and Answer drop-in session
Events and webinarsInclusion live week: making PE and sport accessible for all
Events and webinarsDfE Energy for schools webinar
Events and webinarsRisk protection arrangement members only - Mock trial

Latest information for local authorities

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Events and webinarsInclusion live week: making PE and sport accessible for all
Events and webinarsDfE Energy for schools webinar
Events and webinarsRisk protection arrangement members only - Mock trial
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