Guidance

Early years census 2016: guide

Guide to help local authorities and early years providers, who receive direct government funding, prepare and return the 2016 census.

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This document is for the 2016 early years census. For the current census, visit our guide to submitting data for the early years census.

Applies to England

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Early years census 2016: guide

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This guide is for the 2016 early years census. It includes:

  • changes from the 2015 census
  • the scope of the 2016 census
  • the statutory basis of the census
  • important dates
  • a glossary of data items
  • detailed codesets
Published 1 September 2015
Last updated 1 December 2015 + show all updates
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