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At our heart, we are the department for realising potential.

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Susan Acland-Hood

Permanent Secretary

“If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people across the country, then come and join us.”

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Working for DfE

Find out more about working for DfE and how we can support you to realise your potential.

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What do we do?

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Diversity and Inclusion in DfE

Hear about what we are doing to ensure DfE is place where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

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Inderjit’s life at DfE

Hear from Inderjit, our Change and Engagement Lead at DfE and Co-Chair of the BAME Network.

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John’s life at DfE

Hear from John, our Finance Assurance Manager at DfE and Co-Chair of the Neurodivergence Network.

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Millie’s life at DfE

Hear from Millie, from our Home to School Transport team and Co-Chair of the Young People Network.

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