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School workforce census: guides

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28 October 2026
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  1. 28 October 2026

    The 2026 school workforce census guide has been updated, including a rollover of dates to set the next census for 5 November 2026 and clarification of guidance on working days lost data for part-time staff in section 7.3.

    Who this affects: School leaders, local authorities, and staff responsible for census returns in maintained schools, academies, free schools, pupil referral units, and Multi Academy Trusts in England

    GOV.UK’s full note
    Updated the 'School workforce census guide 2026'. Revisions are listed in the 'Changes since school workforce census 2025' section. Also updated the guide for centrally employed staff for 2026. Revisions are listed in the 'Main changes since school workforce census 2025' section.

    Updated on GOV.UK 28 October 2026 · Summary added

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