FDA in the Department for Education
FDA represents DfE staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Department for Education (DfE) and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our DfE members.
Helen Kenny
National Officer
Helen is the National Officer responsible for the Department for Education.
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Department for Education (DfE) and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our DfE members.
Helen Kenny
national officer
Helen is the National Officer responsible for the Department for Education.
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Latest news
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Pay progression for Senior Civil Servants is welcome, but remains ‘top pay priority’
In response to announcements on civil service pay, the FDA welcome progression for Senior Civil Servants, but introducing progression for other grades remains ‘top pay priority’ after ‘lack of meaningful change for two decades’.
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FDA at the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
The FDA’s delegation attended the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth, alongside FDA National Officer for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Amelia Dowler.
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FDA ADC 2026 catch up
Catch up on the speeches from this year’s Annual Delegate Conference.
