DfE Update academies: 9 April 2025
Published 9 April 2025
Applies to England
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Action: Post-16 subcontracting exemption request form now available
The post-16 subcontracting exemption request form is now available for 2025 to 2026 academic year. Use this form to request an exemption to subcontract over the 25% threshold, whole programme 16 to 19 subcontracting and 16 to 19 distance subcontracting.
To request a copy of the form, contact us via the customer.help@service.education.gov.uk mailbox.
The deadline for submitting completed forms has been extended to 31 May 2025. Completed forms should be returned using the same customer help email address as above.
Information: Department for Education energy for schools – a new way to buy energy
The Department for Education’s Energy for schools is a new way to buy energy for your school or trust. Offering full DfE oversight and support, removing the burden of complex procurement processes from schools.