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The Roundup

Seven GOV.UK updates in the last 7 days for maintained schools

Latest published weekly digest: Week beginning 19 October 2026

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1 summarised change

  1. Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)

    4 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The guidance has been updated to reflect 2025 to 2026 KS4 school and college level performance data and the removal of English Baccalaureate (EBacc) performance measures.

    Who this affects: Senior leaders in secondary schools, trusts, academies, alternative provision, free schools, and special schools, as well as independent schools or colleges with 14 to 16 provision, governors, trustees, and local authorities in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'Secondary accountability measures: 2026 guidance for maintained secondary schools, academies and free schools' to reflect information on 2025 to 2026 KS4 school and college level performance data and the removal of English Baccalaureate (EBacc) performance measures.

    Updated on GOV.UK 20 October 2026, 1:10pm

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6 other GOV.UK updates

Source updates without a published summary. GOV.UK’s notes are shown below.

  1. IDSR: news and updates (opens in a new tab)

    All schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    We have updated the IDSR for secondary schools only with the DfE’s 2026 provisional KS4 performance data.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for IDSR: news and updates

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 9:38am

  2. Inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide

    All schools · 1 earlier change

    GOV.UK’s note

    We have updated the IDSR for secondary schools only with the DfE’s 2026 provisional KS4 performance data. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect this update.

    Our guide: School data

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 9:38am

    Earlier changes

    1. 25 Sept: change to Inspection data summary report (IDSR) guideWe have updated the IDSR for all schools with the DfE’s 2026 provisional KS2, 3-term exclusions, and 1-term absence. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect these updates.
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  3. T Level foundation year: national technical outcomes (opens in a new tab)

    All schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    A comprehensive summary of changes is included in the 'National technical outcomes: change log'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for T Level foundation year: national technical outcomes

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 2:45pm

  4. Free breakfast clubs grant: conditions of grant for September 2026 to July 2027 (opens in a new tab)

    Schools accepted onto the free breakfast clubs programme in England

    GOV.UK’s note

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Free breakfast clubs grant: conditions of grant for September 2026 to July 2027

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 2:50pm

  5. Free breakfast clubs grant: 2026 to 2027 academic year (opens in a new tab)

    Schools accepted onto the free breakfast clubs programme in England

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'Breakfast clubs autumn upfront allocations'.

    Our guide: Free breakfast clubs

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Free breakfast clubs grant: 2026 to 2027 academic year

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 2:50pm

  6. T Level funding (opens in a new tab)

    Institutions that deliver T Levels

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added a bitesize webinar link to the T Levels funding guide 2026 to 2027 document, and to the Record your T Level data correctly in academic year 2026 to 2027 document.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for T Level funding

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 2:28pm

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3 summarised changes

  1. Key stage 2 assessment and reporting arrangements

    10 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    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

    Our guide: KS2 SATs

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details 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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    All changes to this document

  2. Primary assessments: future dates

    12 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    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.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details 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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    All changes to this document

  3. School uniform guidance

    16 days ago · 1 earlier change

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

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

    Who this affects: England; schools and governing boards.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for School uniform guidance

    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.
    All changes to this document

9 other GOV.UK updates

Source updates without a published summary. GOV.UK’s notes are shown below.

  1. School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (opens in a new tab)

    Maintained schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'School teachers’ pay and conditions document 2026 and guidance on school teachers’ pay and conditions'.

    Our guides: Workload, Pay and conditions

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 4:05pm

  2. Approved technical and higher technical qualifications (opens in a new tab)

    All schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'Approved technical occupation qualifications: September 2026'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Approved technical and higher technical qualifications

    Updated on GOV.UK 15 October 2026, 2:25pm

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

    Maintained schools and academies

    GOV.UK’s note

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Data Protection in Schools

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

  4. Key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance (opens in a new tab)

    Primary schools

    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.

    Our guide: KS2 SATs

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 2pm

  5. Complete the school census

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

    GOV.UK’s note

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Our guides: English as an additional language (EAL), Free school meals

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details 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'.
    All changes to this document

  6. Key stage 2 tests: varying the test timetable (opens in a new tab)

    Primary schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated with dates and clarifications for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Our guide: KS2 SATs

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Key stage 2 tests: varying the test timetable

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9am

  7. Key stage 2 tests: access arrangements (opens in a new tab)

    Primary schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated guidance for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Our guide: KS2 SATs

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Key stage 2 tests: access arrangements

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9am

  8. Free school meals — guidance for schools

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

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added guidance on implementing changes to free school meals.

    Our guides: Pupil premium, Free school meals

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Free school meals — guidance for schools

    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'.
    All changes to this document

  9. Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores (opens in a new tab)

    All schools

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated for 2026, with years rolled forward and references to the English Baccalaureate updated, as this was last included in key stage 4 performance measures up to and including academic year 2024 to 2025.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores

    Updated on GOV.UK 5 October 2026, 4pm

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