The Department for Children, Schools and Families' Public Communications Unit can answer general queries about specialist schools issues and the application process. Tel: 0870 000 2288 / Fax: 01928 79 4248 / Email: info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
For queries relating to specialist school programme, please contact the Specialist Schools Designation Team. Contact: Paul Simmons / Colin Knights Tel: 01325 391026 Email: specialist.schools@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk Address: DCSF, 2F Area F, Mowden Hall, Staindrop Road, Darlington DL3 9BG
For queries relating to the capital project please contact Schools Building and Design Unit (SBDU). Contact: Lucy Watson Tel: 020 7273 6748 Email: lucy.watson@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk Address: School Building and Design Unit, DCSF, Caxton House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NF Click here to go to the SBDU website.
The address for the Specialist Schools Designation Team, and the return address for applications to the programme, is: [Name of specialism you are applying for] Colleges Specialist Schools Designation Team Department for Children, Schools and Families 2F Area E Mowden Hall Staindrop Road Darlington DL3 9BG
The DCSF can answer questions on policy and processes but cannot offer specific advice on the detail of applications or their relative chances of success. For details of organisations which can assist schools assemble their applications please go to the support organisations page of this site.
