DfE update 4 March 2026

4.3.2026

  | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

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


Latest for further education



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Action
Apply for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education by Tuesday 24 March 2026


Action
FE targeted retention incentive now open for claims


Information
Apprenticeship off-the-job training hours – Annex C


Reminder
Manage your education estate digital service is now live



Latest information for academies



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General annual grant allocation statements for 2026 to 2027


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Publication of the academies national non-domestic rates guidance updated for 2026 to 2027 academic year


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DfE bursaries for Institute of Leadership and Management Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management


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Inclusion 2028 programme extended for 2026 to 2027


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Dedicated schools grant recoupment process


Reminder
Manage your education estate digital service is now live


Your feedback
Help shape DfE guidance and services for your school and trust


Events and webinars
Academies Chart of Accounts mapping review workshop


Events and webinars
Financial Benchmarking & Insights Tool Overview


Events and webinars
School land transactions – selling or leasing school land


Events and webinars
Financial management system comparison matrix



Latest information for local authorities



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Information
Publication of the national non-domestic rates billing authority guidance and NNDR accounting guidance updated for 2026 to 2027 financial year


Information
DfE bursaries for Institute of Leadership and Management Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management


Information
Inclusion 2028 programme extended for 2026 to 2027


Information
Dedicated schools grant recoupment process


Reminder
Manage your education estate digital service is now live


Your feedback
Help shape DfE guidance and services for your school


Events and webinars
Financial Benchmarking & Insights Tool Overview


Events and webinars
School land transactions – selling or leasing school land



https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfe-update-4-march-2026