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School workforce census: guides

Change on 28 October 2026

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5 November 2026 for the next census

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In short

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.

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