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Department for Education: Remote Working

Commons · Question 71933 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 24 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Ashley Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of staff in her Department did not meet the minimum office attendance target in the latest period for which data is available; and what sanctions her Department issues to staff who do not meet t

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 24 Sep 2025

On 24 October 2024, the Cabinet Office announced that 60% minimum office attendance for most staff continues to be the best balance of working for the Civil Service. Senior managers will continue to be expected to be in the office more than 60% of the tim...