Roles and Responsibilities of National Government for Education Policy

and Practice

Department of education is responsible for education and children's

services in England.
Work to achieve a highly educated society.
Equal opportunity is for children and young people irrespective of their
background or family circumstances.

Responsibilities
Teaching and learning for children in the early years, primary
schools,young people under the age of 19 years in secondary schools
in further education
providing support professionals who work with children and young
people
providing help for disadvantaged children and young people to
achieve more
making sure that local services protect and support children