Increasing construction skills
Published on:This report assesses progress since launching the construction skills package, including challenges facing the sector, roles and responsibilities.
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Maximising value for pupils in schools
Winter 2026/27This upcoming NAO study will examine how the Department of Education (DfE) oversees schools to maximise value from their resources.
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Strengthening relations with local delivery bodies in education
Published on:This NAO report sets out a series of actions that can help the Department for Education (DfE) strengthen its oversight of local bodies.
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Financial sustainability in universities
Winter 2026/27The report will assess how effectively regulation is addressing the risk of unplanned market exit in the Higher Education sector.
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Responding to changing demand for school places
Published on:This report looks at DfE’s approach to overseeing and supporting a resilient school system in England that can respond to changing pupil demand.
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Home to school transport
Published on:Our report looks at why home to school transport is one of the fastest growing areas of spending for local authorities in England.
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Department for Education 2024-25
Published on:We summarise the key information and insights from our examinations of DfE and from their annual report and accounts.
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Managing children’s residential care
Published on:This report assesses DfE’s response to challenges faced by local authorities in placing looked-after children in residential care in England.
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Department for Education Accounts 2024-25
Published on:The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on the Department for Education’s 2024-25 financial statements.
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Teacher workforce: secondary and further education
Published on:NAO assesses if DfE is achieving value for money through its work to recruit and retain teachers for secondary schools and further education
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Investigation into introducing T Levels
Published on:This investigation provides transparency over the government’s progress introducing T Level qualifications.
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Support for children and young people with special educational needs
Published on:The NAO’s report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.
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Department for Education 2023-24
Published on:This report summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of the Department for Education for 2023-24.
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Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children
Published on:Examining whether DfE is achieving value for money through its funding to support the attainment of disadvantaged children in England.
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Preparations to extend early years entitlements for working parents in England
Published on:Government set an ambitious timetable to expand free childcare; consequently, it’s facing uncertainty on feasibility, costs, and benefits.
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Investigation into student finance for study at franchised higher education providers
Published on:Governance and oversight of franchised higher education provision needs to be strengthened following instances of fraud and abuse in the sector.
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Department for Education 2022-23
Published on:This guide has been produced to support the Education Committee in its examination of the DfE’s spending and performance.
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Condition of school buildings
Published on:Following years of underinvestment, the overall condition of school buildings is declining. Around 700,000 pupils attend a school that needs major rebuilding or refurbishment.
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Department for Education: sustainability overview
Published on:This report gives an overview of the approach taken by the Department for Education (DfE) to environmental sustainability.
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Education recovery in schools in England
Published on:This study assesses how effectively the Department for Education is supporting education recovery in schools following the COVID-19 pandemic.