Contents

Summary

A standard service where the department can host, build and maintain APIs. All DfE APIs must be hosted on an approved API management platform. Providing a central hub for API lifecycle management will enable the department to monitor API traffic, enforce security policies and improve user experience

Categories

The categories applicable to this standard are:

Architecture
  • Data Architecture
  • Technical Architecture
Technical
  • Technical Management

Purpose

Consistent use of a central API management platform provides enhanced security and increased efficiency.

The platform will enable the department to streamline API operations, reduce duplication of effort and promote reusability of API integrations.

Centralising APIs brings the added value of easy access for users to a wide range of education data, enhancing the user experience.

How to meet this standard

If you are planning to develop an API, apply for access to the Find and Use an API (FaUAPI) service through Service Now.

Search the DfE IT Help Centre for Find and Use an API and apply for access by raising a request using the FaUAPI form.

For guidance on how to design, build and operate APIs visit GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/gds-api-technical-and-data-standards

Approved products

Approved product or service

Product or service
Find and Use an API
Vendor
DfE
Version
Evergreen
Use-case
Publishing API's within the department.

Exceptions

[object Object]

Declaring conformance with this standard

Conformance with the standard must be recorded every 24 months.

Owner and contacts

Standard owner
Iain Mcintosh
Head of Solutions Delivery
Other point of contact
Greta Smalley