Architecture: work in progress
DfE Target Architecture
- Last reviewed
- 23 June 2026
- Owner
- Head of Architecture
How digital, data and technology services should be structured to deliver joined-up services, make better use of data and reduce duplication.
DfE Target Architecture separates user experience, business capabilities and operational data into reusable engines.
- front-end engines provide shared user-facing capabilities and digital interfaces
- business engines implement reusable policy and operational logic
- data engines provide shared access to authoritative operational data
These engines are connected through APIs and supported by shared enabling platforms such as identity, integration, messaging and analytics.
