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

Article Title
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

Article Title
Information General annual grant allocation statements for 2026 to 2027
Information Publication of the academies national non-domestic rates guidance updated for 2026 to 2027 academic 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 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

Article Title
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