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Four changes in the last 7 days

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  1. Data Protection in Schools (opens in a new tab)

    Maintained schools and academies · 2 days ago

    No summary. GOV.UK’s note:

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Source and links for Data Protection in Schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 2:27pm

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  2. Key stage 2 assessment and reporting arrangements

    2 days ago

    The availability of the 'Submit local authority monitoring and moderation agreement requests' form for academies and participating independent schools, and the 'Approve monitoring and moderation agreement requests' form for local authorities, has been moved to Monday 2 November.

    Who this affects: Academies, participating independent schools, and local authorities in England

    Source and links for Key stage 2 assessment and reporting arrangements

    GOV.UK’s note

    Due to technical issues, the following forms on the National Curriculum Assessments Portal will now be available from Monday 2 November (rather than Monday 12 October): 'Submit local authority monitoring and moderation agreement requests' form for academies and participating independent schools, 'Approve monitoring and moderation agreement requests' form for local authorities. Schools and local authorities can still discuss and put agreements in place before the forms open.

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 2pm

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  3. Complete the school census

    Schools covered by the school census in England · 3 days ago · 2 earlier changes

    No summary. GOV.UK’s note:

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Source and links for Complete the school census

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 4:27pm

    Earlier changes

    1. 6 Oct: change to Complete the school censusCheck your data - Updated pupil premium funding report guidance for autumn 2026 and spring 2027 to reflect 2027 to 2028 eligibility criteria for deprivation pupil premium and service child pupil premium. Updated the list of COLLECT queries and explanatory notes to help you complete the school census.
    2. 22 Sept: change to Complete the school censusData items 2026 to 2027 - Updated the school census spreadsheet list of 'all the information we ask for'.
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  4. Primary assessments: future dates

    4 days ago

    Assessment dates for the 2028 to 2029 academic year have been added. Two new downloadable assessment calendars for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for the 2026 to 2027 academic year are now available.

    Who this affects: Schools in England.

    Source and links for Primary assessments: future dates

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added assessment dates for the academic year 2028 to 2029. Also added the two new downloadable calendars with important dates for key stage 1 and key stage 2 assessments in the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9:30am

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  1. School uniform guidance

    All schools · 8 days ago · 1 earlier change

    What changed for School uniform guidance

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    The guidance and its associated template documents are being reviewed to reflect the Procurement Act 2023.

    Who this affects: England; schools and governing boards.

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added statement to the guidance on 'Procuring school uniform supplies' confirming that the guidance and the associated template documents are being reviewed to reflect the Procurement Act 2023.

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 1:56pm

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    Earlier changes

    1. 6 Jul: change to School uniform guidanceThe new limit on branded items of uniform and PE kit will come into force on 1 September 2026. We have updated ‘Developing school uniform policy’ to reflect this.
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  2. Academies Accounts Direction

    Academy trusts · 9 days ago

    What changed for Academies Accounts Direction

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    The guide for submitting audited financial statements for 2025 to 2026 has been published and the online accounts submission coversheet is open.

    Who this affects: Academy trusts in England

    GOV.UK’s note

    We’ve published our guide to submitting your audited financial statements for 2025 to 2026. The accounts submission coversheet online form is now open.

    Updated on GOV.UK 7 October 2026, 10am

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  3. Free school meals — guidance for schools

    Maintained schools, academies and non-maintained special schools · 9 days ago · 4 earlier changes

    What changed for Free school meals — guidance for schools

    No summary. GOV.UK’s note:

    Added guidance on implementing changes to free school meals.

    Updated on GOV.UK 7 October 2026, 9:30am

    Earlier changes

    1. 16 Sept: change to Free school meals — guidance for schoolsUpdated the guidance document to add information about the one-off extension until 2 November 2026 for completing free school meals eligibility checks for the autumn 2026 school census. Added a link to the funding arrangements for school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools.
    2. 1 Sept: change to Free school meals — guidance for schoolsAdded a template letter about the change in eligibility criteria for free school meals.
    3. 4 Aug: change to Free school meals — guidance for schoolsUpdated 'Free school meals: guidance for local authorities, local-authority-maintained schools, academies and free schools' with information on a new checking service.
    4. 30 Jun: change to Free school meals — guidance for schoolsAdded 'Model parent or carer communication for schools and local authorities: free school meals changes – 2026 to 2027 academic year'.
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  4. The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners (DfE)

    All schools · 14 days ago

    What changed for The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners (DfE)

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    The 'Concerning behaviours' section of the practical guidance for DSLs has been updated to include guidance on fixation with weaponry or explosives and guidance regarding antisemitism.

    Who this affects: Designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) in England and Wales.

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added guidance on weaponry or explosives fixation, and on antisemitism, to the 'Concerning behaviours' section of 'The Prevent duty: practical guidance for designated safeguarding leads'.

    Updated on GOV.UK 2 October 2026, 4:16pm

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  5. Academy Trust Handbook

    Academy trusts · 15 days ago · 1 earlier change

    What changed for Academy Trust Handbook

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    Paragraph 2.30 clarifies that MIS contracts must be awarded under the DfE’s MIS framework as soon as practicable after its planned launch in September 2027. Existing contracts may be extended for a maximum of 12 months if they expire before the framework launches, and any new re-procurements must include the DfE’s MIS Core Principles.

    Who this affects: Academy trusts in England; trustees, accounting officers, principals, and senior leaders.

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 to further clarify procurement requirements for management information systems (MIS) in paragraph 2.30.

    Updated on GOV.UK 1 October 2026, 5:10pm

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    Earlier changes

    1. 17 Sept: change to Academy Trust HandbookWe have updated the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 to clarify procurement requirements for energy and management information systems (MIS) in paragraphs 2.29 and 2.30 and reflected this in the ‘What has changed’ section.
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