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The latest common basic data set (CBDS) and version control log for use by software suppliers developing management information systems.
Guidance explaining the role of schools taking part in the breakfast clubs early adopter programme.
How to apply for access to personal data from DfE and its executive agencies.
School-specific brief template and annexes.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
How school groups can reduce processing time when travelling by ferry from Dover to Calais.
How to arrange an effective external review of governance for your school or academy trust and improve the performance of your board.
Statutory guidance on local authorities' and regional directors' responsibilities relating to schools and PRUs which require support or intervention.
How to create an academies complaints procedure that complies with the Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2014.
Statutory guidance for proposers and decision makers about opening, closing or making organisation changes to local-authority-maintained schools.
How MATs can grow their trust, including using a trust partnership arrangement.
Information to help schools increase access to PE, physical activity and extra-curricular school sport, including examples of good practice.
Find out about the CDC2 programme and when preliminary meetings and school site visits will take place.
Technical specification and validation rules for submitting 2025 to 2026 school census data.
How local authorities should submit data for the annual school capacity survey (SCAP).
Guidance to help school leaders and governing bodies understand their obligations and duties.
Guidance for school leaders, governors, local authorities and academy trusts about managing asbestos in schools and colleges.
Information on how the Department for Education (DfE) and its executive agencies share personal data.
What pupil referral units (PRUs) interested in becoming alternative provision (AP) academies should do.
Guidance for proposers looking to set up new mainstream free schools. This includes 16 to 19 free schools.
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