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Documents forming DfE's employer's requirements for the design and construction of school and college buildings and outdoor environments.
How schools and local authorities should securely send pupil records and other information using the school to school (S2S) system.
Find out how your school can plan and use digital technology effectively.
How to use the good level of development (GLD) data tool to access the Compare your GLD data report.
Guidance on setting up and running free breakfast clubs.
Local authorities’ responsibilities when making home-to-school travel arrangements for children of compulsory school age.
Guide for schools and local authorities on unique pupil numbers (UPNs) and a tool for generating them.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Guidance to help schools understand how the Equality Act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the act.
Statutory guidance for schools about employing staff who have been disqualified from providing childcare.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges understand the risks of using AI (artificial intelligence) and how to mitigate against them.
Statutory guidance on how schools should organise and run their pupil admission appeals.
Guidance for parents on requesting a delayed school start for children born in the summer.
Statutory guidance on developing a school uniform policy and managing uniform suppliers to ensure the cost of uniforms is reasonable.
Meeting special dietary needs and managing food allergy risks in schools.
How schools and local authorities access and use the S2S secure data transfer system.
Statutory guidance on the responsibilities of local authorities and regional directors relating to schools and pupil referral units that require support or intervention.
How schools should develop their uniform policy and procure uniform supplies.
How early years providers can implement the experience-based route for staff who do not hold full and relevant qualifications.
Specifications for software suppliers developing school summary reports for the school censuses in autumn 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027.
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