DfE Update 7 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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Action2025 to 2026 advanced learner loans performance management point 2
ActionCare to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationNational Apprenticeship Week 2026
Your feedbackShare your feedback on adult funding communications

Latest information for academies

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ActionFinancial statements deadline has passed
ActionCare to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationMaximising value for pupils programme
InformationNational Apprenticeship Week 2026
Events and webinarsRisk protection arrangement members only: Contract works workshop
Events and webinarsSpring term webinars and power hours for school business professionals

Latest information for local authorities

ArticleTitle
Action2025 to 2026 advanced learner loans performance management point 2
ActionCare to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims
InformationMaximising value for pupils programme
InformationPublication of the early years termly funding allocation tool
InformationLocal authority proforma tool (APT) webinar December 2025 now uploaded to the DfE YouTube channel
InformationNational Apprenticeship Week 2026
Your feedbackShare your feedback on adult funding communications
Events and webinarsRisk protection arrangement members only: Contract works workshop
Events and webinarsSpring term webinars and power hours for school business professionals
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