DFE
The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services in England. They work to achieve a highly educated society in which opportunity is equal for children and young people, no matter what their background or family circumstances.
DfE is a ministerial department, supported by 9 agencies and public bodies
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
Responsibilities
teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools
teaching and learning for young people under the age of 19 years in secondary schools and in further education
supporting professionals who work with children and young people
helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more
making sure that local services protect and support children
Priorities
In 2014 to 2015, our priorities are to:
create a self-improving school-led system
develop a great workforce - with strong leadership
increase rigour and expectations of curriculums, assessment and behaviour
protect and increase opportunity for vulnerable children
support schools to prepare well-rounded young people for success in adult life
remove unnecessary regulation and bureaucracy
improve accountability
allocate funding more fairly and effectively
Who
A ministerial department with 3 executive agencies:
Education Funding Agency (EFA)
Standards and Testing Agency (STA)
National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL)
The staff are based at their ministerial offices in London and in a number of other locations around England. They work closely with national and local agencies who look after children, with local authorities, and with the professionals who work in schools, children’s services and health services.