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DfE monthly workforce management information: 2026 to 2027

A government publication reporting staff counts and associated costs for the Department for Education group for the 2026–2027 financial year.

05/09/2024. Portrait of Hannah Russell, CEO, British Science Association: “Addressing the lack of diversity and inclusion in science and technology will be crucial for fostering innovation, bridging skills gaps, and creating a more equitable society. We're committed to building a workforce that values all people by eliminating bias in our recruitment practices and fostering a flexible, supportive environment.” Picture by Alecsandra Dragoi / DSIT
Illustrative image: 05/09/2024. Portrait of Hannah Russell, CEO, British Science Association: “Addressing the lack of diversity and inclusion in science and technology will be crucial for fostering innovation, bridging skills gaps, and creating a more equitable society. We're committed to building a workforce that values all people by eliminating bias in our recruitment practices and fostering a flexible, supportive environment.” Picture by Alecsandra Dragoi / DSIT — Department for Science, Innovation & Technology/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Categories: politics-and-governance, economy-and-trade

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
4/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
5/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

Provides oversight of the DfE's staffing levels and budgeted costs for 2026–2027.

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