THE GOVERNMENT EDUCATION VILLAGE

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Where Policy Meets Practice

The Government Education Village is your dedicated area to meet with teams from the Department for Education. In light of ever-evolving policy developments, ten teams will be on hand for you to speak with, providing a opportunity to:

  • Gain key insights and guidance on the latest initiatives and what they mean for your setting.

  • Benefit from speaking directly with key government officials, giving practical 1-2-1 advice.

  • Stay up to date with the latest policies and initiatives aimed at driving school improvements and enhancing pupil outcomes.

  • Hear dedicated sessions from core DfE teams.

The Village is situated at the heart of the show floor, providing the perfect platform to stay informed and gain exclusive insights into the projects currently being worked on across Central Government.

What To Expect:

Solve Challenges

Visitors can bring their professional challenges to key government officials who will be on hand to offer best practice advice and practical solutions to help them overcome them.

Practical Talks

Be inspired by the latest developments and projects within the Department for Education. Explore their future plans and draw inspiration to bring back to your school to drive changes and enrich learning outcomes.

Meaningful Connection

The Government Education Village provides a platform for networking, dynamic discussion and collaboration. Visitors can expand their professional network and make long-lasting connections with sector leaders.

TABLE TALKS

The below teams from the Department for Education will be on hand to provide dedicated 1-2-1 support and advice to visitors:

DAY ONE:

  • We support schools to improve cyber resilience. Come and talk to us about the new Cyber Security Hub.

  • We deal with applications from responsible bodies who require Secretary of State consent in relation to school land transactions. This includes disposals of school buildings and playing fields, leasing of school premises, acquiring land on behalf of a school, granting leases to solar and telecoms operators, granting easements to utilities providers and changing the use of school land. We are here to help with pre application enquiries, provide support for ongoing applications and assist with land strategy planning.

  • We deliver the Schools Gigabit Broadband and Connect the Classroom programmes, assisting schools to get the best possible digital connectivity into their classrooms. We are here to answer queries about broadband availability, school networking and the relevant DfE Digital Standards.

  • We provide guidance and support to schools to enable them to deliver free breakfast clubs and wraparound childcare.

  • All educational settings must have a climate action plan by the end of 2025. Find out how we can help and support you with climate action plans, including the National Education Nature Park, Sustainability Support for Education, and the Climate Ambassadors programme.

  • Our team supports schools to buy non-staff goods and services more efficiently and to make effective use of the resources available to them. Find out more about the latest initiatives that will help school buyers get the best value for money and ensure you buy compliantly. You can find all of our resources by searching 'GOV.UK Buying for School'

  • We set the policy for schools capital funding - including School-based Nurseries. We are here If you have a question about the application process for the latest School-based Nurseries Capital Grant or want to discuss the use of spare space on school sites.

DAY TWO:

  • We can provide support with accessing and using the Monitor your school attendance tool. The dashboards and reports available in the tool can help schools, trusts and local authorities to identify trends​, highlight pupils who may need support​, save time building attendance reports​, and compare attendance within the local authority, nationally, and with other similar schools

  • We collect academy trust financial data (BFR, AR, LBCT, CoA and Automation) from the sector. We can answer questions about completing the forms but also what we use the data for.

  • We work on school and academy trust governance policy. We are responsible for updating the governance guides, developing governance policy and we work with a variety of governance stakeholders. Come and speak to us about the new resource which helps support governors, trustees and governance professionals with strong and effective governance, published on GOV.UK in September 2025.

  • T levels are a post 16 technical qualification, which include a compulsory industry placement element for a minumum of 45 days. Students spend around 80% of time in the classroom and around 20% with an employer on their placement. We can explain what T levels are, the benefits of choosing them and the results they are delivering for students, including what students can progress onto.

  • Meet the DfE Customer Services Team – we’re here to help you!

    You can talk to us about:

    • how to get support and advice from us

    • where to find help and guidance online

    • how we can support you in the future

    • what services you'd like to see from us going forward

    We answer over 30,000 queries a year and are always looking to improve your experience. Come chat with us as we’re looking at the future of customer services and want to hear from you!

  • We support trusts and academies with digital services related to academy transfers. This includes the new online application process for transferring academies between trusts. We can help you understand how to use the service, what information you will need to provide, and how to ensure applications are processed smoothly. Whether you're planning a transfer or looking for guidance, the team is here to help answer your enquiries.

  • We work to protect settings, supporting them to prepare for and respond to terrorist incidents, in line with the Government’s counter terrorism strategy. We provide resources including the protective security and preparedness guidance for education settings, ACT for Education and ACT for Youth. We are also supporting the sector to prepare for Martyn's Law.

  • Tax Facts is HMRC’s curriculum-linked tax education programme. It helps young people understand the role tax and HMRC plays in society, through a 45-minute lesson with ready to use, interactive content and activities, including a lesson plan.

    Drop in to find out more about the programme, hear feedback from teachers and ask us questions.

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