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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FDA signs partnership agreement with Transport for Wales
The FDA and other trade unions have signed a partnership agreement with Transport for Wales.
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FDA delegation attends TUC Young Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC Young Workers’ Conference in Brighton.
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FDA and Fabian Society launch new AI report
Report co-authors Sasjkia Otto and Aoife Donaghy, alongside former No.10 Downing Street Innovation Fellow Alexander De Ville, and FDA General Secretary Dave Penman launch new joint FDA/Fabian Society report at FDA HQ in London.
