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Find out when the school census will open for each term and what to do in unusual circumstances.
Guidance for local authorities, schools and colleges on the core schools budget grant (CSBG) for 2025 to 2026. CSBG allocations and conditions of grant are also published here.
How to use the good level of development (GLD) data tool to access the Compare your GLD data report.
Find out if you’re eligible for scholarship funding that will pay for your NPQ course fees.
Information on how responsible bodies can nominate schools for the school rebuilding programme.
Guidance on 16 to 19 education and skills funding rules for the current and previous funding years.
How to carry out an audit to check what personal data your school holds. You can use a data retention schedule to document how long you'll keep different types of data for.
Use DfE-approved buying options to buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Functional Skills subject content for Entry Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 1 and 2.
Guidance for parents on requesting a delayed school start for children born in the summer.
Guidance for local authorities on the national minimum standards for providing fostering services.
Guidance for local authorities on the local authority capacity support funding for school-age childcare.
Guidance for schools and local authorities on the National Insurance contributions (NICs) grant for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment support for school leaders and practitioners.
Guidance and tools on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools.
How schools can support pupils whose mental health problems manifest themselves in behaviour.
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response.
Information for public sector schools that are existing members of the RPA about membership rules and how to make a claim.
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