Department for Education
Government AdministrationEngland, United Kingdom10001+ Employees
The Department for Education is a UK government department responsible for policy and services in education, training, and care, with a mandate to widen opportunity by reducing the impact of background on success. It is based in London, England, and operates within the government administration sector as a large public sector employer. The department aims to raise standards across its remit to influence how education and related care services are delivered. Its work seeks to improve outcomes for learners by shaping policy and setting standards within the education system. A civil service recruitment campaign for middle managers is noted in the accompanying news, illustrating ongoing workforce planning within the civil service.