DfE Update 20 May 2026

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

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Latest for further education

ArticleTitle
ActionYear-end funding claim for adult funding 2025 to 2026
ActionSubmit Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationDelayed publication of the subcontracting funding rules for post-16 education and training (excluding apprenticeships)
InformationPost-16 National Insurance contributions grant
Information2026 to 2027 student financial support scheme guides published
InformationFurther education workforce data collection update
InformationTransfer of skills and apprenticeships responsibilities
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FeedbackHelp us improve adult funding information

Latest for academies

ArticleTitle
ActionSubmit Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationFree breakfast club payment
InformationPost-16 National Insurance contributions grant
Information2026 to 2027 student financial support scheme guides published
InformationOpening new schools - new process from 1 September 2026
InformationFree School Meals eligibility information webinars starting June 2026
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Events and webinarsSupply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework
Events and webinarsRisk protection arranegement Members only: Pupil Well-being Workshop
Events and webinarsBanking for schools
Events and webinarsFree School Meals Power Hour (for Headteacher, School Business Managers, and other staff involved in the delivery)

Latest for local authorities

ArticleTitle
ActionYear-end funding claim for adult funding 2025 to 2026
ActionSubmit Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationDelayed publication of the subcontracting funding rules for post-16 education and training (excluding apprenticeships)
InformationFree breakfast club payment
InformationPost-16 National Insurance contributions grant
Information2026 to 2027 student financial support scheme guides published
InformationFurther education workforce data collection update
InformationTransfer of skills and apprenticeships responsibilities
InformationOpening new schools - new process from Tuesday 1 September 2026
InformationFree School Meals eligibility information webinars starting June 2026
FeedbackTell us about your experience of the DfE Update newsletter
FeedbackHelp us improve adult funding information
Events and webinarsSupply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework
Events and webinarsRisk protection arrangement Members only: Pupil Well-being Workshop
Events and webinarsBanking for schools
Events and webinarsFree School Meals Power Hour (for LA officials involved in the delivery)
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