DfE Update 29 April 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

ArticleTitle
InformationAdvanced learner loans - funding and performance management rules for 2026 to 2027, and maximum loan amounts
Information Advanced learner loans - launch of the application service for 2026 to 2027
Information 16 to 19 subcontracting data
Information Adult skills fund rules 2026 to 2027
Information Further education mastery specialist programme
Information AI leadership apprenticeship units updated
Information Post-16 National Insurance contributions grant
Information Publication of campus level performance data and updates to campus identifier codes
ReminderApprenticeship unit funding rules for April to July 2026 published
FeedbackDraft apprenticeship funding rules 2026 to 2027 published

Latest for academies

ArticleTitle
InformationNational Insurance contributions and schools budget support grant allocations 2025 to 2026
InformationPost-16 National Insurance contributions grant
Information16 to 19 subcontracting data
InformationAI leadership apprenticeship units updated
ReminderApprenticeship unit funding rules for April to July 2026 published
FeedbackDraft apprenticeship funding rules 2026 to 2027 published
Events and webinarsAn introduction to using the Financial Management System software comparison matrix
Events and webinarsDfE Energy for schools - a new way to buy energy for your school or trust

Latest for local authorities

ArticleTitle
InformationAdvanced learner loans - funding and performance management rules for 2026 to 2027, and maximum loan amounts
InformationAdvanced learner loans - launch of the application service for 2026 to 2027
Information16 to 19 subcontracting data
InformationAdult skills fund rules 2026 to 2027
InformationAI leadership apprenticeship units updated
InformationPost-16 National Insurance contributions grant
ReminderApprenticeship unit funding rules for April to July 2026 published
FeedbackDraft apprenticeship funding rules 2026 to 2027 published
Events and webinarsDfE Energy for schools: a new way to buy energy for your school or trust
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