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DfE update 14 January 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Applies to England

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Latest for further education

Article Title
Action Be ready to register on the condition data collection (CDC) portal
Information Updated guidance on accountability statements and local needs duty
Information FE College Condition Allocation 2026 to 2027
Information Education records now available for year 11 pupils

Latest information for academies

Article Title
Action Academies accounts return – 2 weeks to deadline
Information Education records now available for year 11 pupils
Information Review your banking arrangements with our free tool
Your feedback Help us make buying a Management Information System easier for you
Events and webinars Academies chart of accounts and automation Question and Answer drop-in session
Events and webinars Banking for schools webinar
Events and webinars DfE Plan Technology and Digital standards webinar
Events and webinars DfE Energy for schools

Latest information for local authorities

Article Title
Information Updated guidance on accountability statements and local needs duty
Information Review your banking arrangements with our free tool
Your feedback Help us make buying a Management Information System easier for you
Events and webinars Banking for schools webinar
Events and webinars DfE Plan Technology and Digital standards webinar
Events and webinars DfE Energy for schools

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Published 14 January 2026

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