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Statutory guidance setting out the arrangements for the constitution of governing bodies of all local-authority-maintained schools.
How schools can improve attainment using regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) resources.
Guidance for managing staff and employment issues.
Information on the scope and business rationale of the school workforce census 2026.
Find out about the net capacity assessment (NCA) programme, when school site visits will take place and how to read your NCA report.
The latest common basic data set (CBDS) and version control log for use by software suppliers developing management information systems.
Information about academy admissions and the role of the Department for Education (DfE).
Guidance and tools on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools.
How schools can maintain their capability to provide remote education when it is not possible for some or all of their pupils to attend in person.
Advice on when a school employee with a car driving licence may drive a minibus and when a section 19 permit might be required.
How we regulate and intervene in independent schools, and details of when we take legal action against unregistered schools.
Technical documents for software suppliers for common transfer file (CTF) 26.
Get support with teacher training and professional development from school-led centres of excellence.
Guidance on acoustic design and performance standards in schools.
Guidance on the role of the Department for Education in making commissioning decisions about academy trusts.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Guidance on the functions, skills, knowledge and training needed to manage the school estate.
How to apply for access to personal data from DfE and its executive agencies.
An appropriate MIS can have a clear impact on pupil outcomes and staff workload.
Guidance to help schools and local authorities understand their obligations in relation to the School Premises Regulations 2012.
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