The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. We are responsible for: *teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools *teaching and learning for young people in secondary schools *teaching, learning and training for young people and adults in apprenticeships, traineeships and further education *teaching and learning for young people and adults in higher education *supporting professionals who work with children, young people and adult learners *helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more *making sure that local services protect and support children.