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January 07, 2025

Census - Spring 2025 Census Guidance

Modules > Census > School

For Schools in England, the Spring 2025 School Census has been updated to include new data items, revised code sets, and discontinued items, ensuring compliance with DfE specifications. This release allows schools to begin preparations for the statutory census submission, incorporating the latest changes and updates.

Key Features:

Spring 2025 Census Functionality:
  • Spring Census XML can be downloaded and viewed by selecting the return, and clicking View File.
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New Data Items:

The following childcare related data items have been added in line with DfE RFCs 1268, 1272, and 1286:

  • <ChildcarePlacesAvailability> (N00799): Indicates availability of childcare places.
  • <ChildcareBefore8AM> (N00800): Tracks childcare availability before 8:00 AM.
  • <ChildcareCovers8AMto6PM> (N00801): Tracks childcare coverage from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • <ChildcareUntil6PM> (N00802): Tracks childcare availability until 6:00 PM.
  • <HolidayChildcareProviderHours> (N00803): Tracks holiday childcare hours.
Updated Data Items:
  • <ChildcareProvider> (N00285): Updated with a new code set (CS125).
  • <AttendanceReason> (N00157): Updated to reflect codes enforced since 19th August 2024.
Discontinued Data Items:
  • Attendance data items: <Authorised>, <Unauthorised>, <Educational>, <Exceptional> are discontinued from Spring 2025.
Additional Information:

These updates ensure schools can prepare for the Spring Census with confidence, addressing new statutory requirements and enhancing data accuracy for childcare, attendance, and demographic reporting.