Systems support and resources

This page is your starting point for navigating our guidance for DfE systems. 

It provides direct links to dedicated guidance pages, where you’ll find clear instructions, support information, and contacts for further help.

Systems 

DfE Sign In

DfE Sign-in is how schools and other education organisations access DfE online services.

Please see our help articles for further support: 

• Systems guidance: DfE Sign-In
• DfE Sign-In: How to check a user's account 

View your education data (VYED)

The VYED service provides analytical insights to support business intelligence and better decision making.

Organisations working with the DfE can use it to access interactive dashboards and reports on the data your organisation submits.

Please see our help article for further support: 

• Systems guidance: View your education data (VYED)

Get Information about Schools (GIAS)

GIAS is the DfE's register for several organisation types and where information on other organisations is recorded and maintained.

GIAS is used by the department and key partners to contact establishments, update systems, perform analysis and inform policy decisions, some of which carry funding implications.

Please see our help article for further support: 

• Systems guidance: Get Information about Schools (GIAS) – Customer help centre
• Help using Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK

Document Exchange 

This is a secure portal for schools and DfE to transfer documents to each other. This is a service that is accessed through DfE Sign In

Please see our help article for further support: 

• Systems guidance: Document Exchange – Customer help centre

   

Need support?

If you continue to experience issues, contact your organisation’s approver or visit the DfE Sign-in help pages.

If you have a specific query about that is not covered by this information or the guidance, please contact us using the Customer Help Portal.