Beside DfE professional and production staff the following post holders are given pre-release access up to 24 hours before release. 

Secretary of State for Education (DfE)
Minister of State for Schools (DfE)
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools (DfE)
Minister of State for Universities and Science (BIS)
Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning (DfE, BIS)
Permanent Secretary (DfE, BIS)
Special Advisors (DfE, BIS)
Deputy Director, Private Office (DfE)
Senior Press Officers (1 x DfE, 1 x BIS)
Chief Press Officer (BIS)
Director - School Standards (DfE)
Director - Children, Young People and Families (DfE)
Director - Skills and Life Sciences (BIS)
Deputy Director - FE and Skills Analysis and Targets Division (BIS)
Grade 7 - FE and Skills Research Team (BIS)
Grade 7 - FE and Skills Investment Analysis (BIS)
Grade 7 - Higher Education Analysis (BIS)
Grade 6 - ASU – Learning (Scottish Government)
Grade 5 - ASU – Learning (Scottish Government)