DfE Update 4 March 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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ActionApply for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education by Tuesday 24 March 2026
ActionFE targeted retention incentive now open for claims
InformationApprenticeship off-the-job training hours - Annex C
ReminderManage your education estate digital service is now live

Latest information for academies

ArticleTitle
InformationGeneral annual grant allocation statements for 2026 to 2027
InformationPublication of the academies national non-domestic rates guidance updated for 2026 to 2027 academic year
InformationDfE bursaries for Institute of Leadership and Management Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management
InformationInclusion 2028 programme extended for 2026 to 2027
InformationDedicated schools grant recoupment process
ReminderManage your education estate digital service is now live
Your feedbackHelp shape DfE guidance and services for your school and trust
Events and webinarsAcademies Chart of Accounts mapping review workshop
Events and webinarsFinancial Benchmarking & Insights Tool Overview
Events and webinarsSchool land transactions - selling or leasing school land
Events and webinarsFinancial management system comparison matrix

Latest information for local authorities

ArticleTitle
InformationPublication of the national non-domestic rates billing authority guidance and NNDR accounting guidance updated for 2026 to 2027 financial year
InformationDfE bursaries for Institute of Leadership and Management Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management
InformationInclusion 2028 programme extended for 2026 to 2027
InformationDedicated schools grant recoupment process
ReminderManage your education estate digital service is now live
Your feedbackHelp shape DfE guidance and services for your school
Events and webinarsFinancial Benchmarking & Insights Tool Overview
Events and webinarsSchool land transactions - selling or leasing school land
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