Department For Education (DFE)
- Date 6 May 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about school uniforms. The Department for Education (“the public authority”) withheld the requested information under section 35(1)(a) (formulation of government policy). The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages section 35(1)(a) and the public interest lies in maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require further steps.