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41 GOV.UK updates in the last 7 days

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5 summarised changes

  1. 2 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The 'compare your good level of development tool' now includes data from the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

    Who this affects: Schools, trusts and local authorities in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for RISE support for reception improvement

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated as the good level of development tool now includes data from the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

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  2. 2 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The guidance has been updated to clarify the registration of wraparound provision operating on school sites. The Annex has been updated to align terminology with the renewed education inspection framework and to replace a hyperlink.

    Who this affects: Maintained schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and independent schools in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Registering and inspecting school-based provision

    GOV.UK’s note

    Guidance updated to clarify the registration of wraparound provision operating on school sites. Annex updated to align terminology with the renewed education inspection framework, and replace a hyperlink.

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

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  3. 3 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The funding guide has been updated to reflect changes in claiming the fixed £150 learning support payment. Although it was planned that providers would claim this via the ILR from 1 August 2026, system unavailability means providers must continue to claim it through the EAS until further notice.

    Who this affects: Training providers in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Apprenticeship units: technical funding

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the funding guide to reflect changes in claiming the fixed learning support payment.

    Updated on GOV.UK 21 October 2026, 2:31pm

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  4. 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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  5. 5 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The guidance has been updated for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.

    Who this affects: Special post-16 institutions in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for High needs funding: due diligence process for special post-16 providers

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the guidance for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 2:36pm

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36 other GOV.UK updates

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

  1. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    The deadline to complete and submit your Residential Bursary Fund data return form has now passed.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Residential Bursary Fund guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 5pm

  2. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    The deadline to complete and submit your Residential Support Scheme data return form has now passed.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Residential Support Scheme guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 5pm

  3. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the 'Serious violence duty' section in 'Sharing information with safeguarding partners' to more accurately reflect the statutory requirements for educational authorities.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Understanding and preventing serious violence in education

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 2:51pm

  4. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    This update brings the definition of safeguarding in line with statutory guidance, ‘Working together to safeguard children 2026’, published on 18 March 2026.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Ofsted safeguarding policy

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 11:33am

  5. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the retention period for financial records relating to additional payments for teaching.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Retention schedule for data processed by DfE

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 10:32am

  6. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated section 21 of table 2.1 in 'Early years practitioner: level 2 occupational certificate subject content' for clarity.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Occupational certificate: early years practitioner

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 9:46am

  7. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated both the guidance document and the spreadsheet to account for discrepancies between the earlier versions.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Occupational certificate subject content: catering and hospitality

    Updated on GOV.UK 23 October 2026, 9:46am

  8. 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

  9. 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.
  10. 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

  11. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'Early years continuing professional development and support' with information about stronger practice hubs and online training for early years learning leads, safeguarding, early years stronger practice advisers.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Early years continuing professional development and support

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 2:20pm

  12. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    The Excel and ODS attachments have been replaced with the latest editions for October 2026.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Apprenticeship standards: revisions and adjustments

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 12:30pm

  13. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added '16 to 19 teachers' pension scheme employer contribution grant and supplementary fund revenue allocations September 2026 to March 2027'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Teachers' pension scheme employer contribution grant for maintained schools and academies with 16 to 19 provision

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 11:48am

  14. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Uploaded list of successful partnerships for 2026 to 2027. Removed section on how to apply as applications are closed.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Early education partnerships funding

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  15. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated to reflect the changes in the GLD tool and incorporation of data for 2025 to 2026.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Contextual good level of development (GLD) score methodology

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  16. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated to refer only to applicant processes. With links to the early years and childcare enforcement policy for current Ofsted registered providers.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for How to appeal: guidance for childcare providers when an application has been refused

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  17. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated to refer only to applicant processes, providing links to the early years and childcare enforcement policy for current Ofsted registered providers.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for How to object: guidance for childcare providers

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  18. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Role of a support person for childminders and childcare providers

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  19. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Childcare on domestic premises: Ofsted registration policy

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  20. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Childcare on non-domestic premises: Ofsted registration policy

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  21. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Childminders based at home: Ofsted registration policy

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  22. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Childminders based outside the home: Ofsted registration policy

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 9:30am

  23. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'List of registered providers of specified FE ITE courses'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Further education: initial teacher education

    Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026, 8:33am

  24. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'support for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities' to reflect changes in claiming the fixed learning support payment.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Supporting learners with learning difficulties and disabilities in apprenticeships or apprenticeship units

    Updated on GOV.UK 21 October 2026, 2:32pm

  25. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the summary of changes and funding rules to reflect changes in claiming the fixed learning support payment.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Apprenticeship unit funding rules: 2026 to 2027

    Updated on GOV.UK 21 October 2026, 2:22pm

  26. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the guidance to reflect changes to the off-the-job training policy for starts from 1 August 2025.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Provider guide to delivering high-quality apprenticeships

    Updated on GOV.UK 21 October 2026, 1:18pm

  27. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated as applications for funding for 2027 to 2028 are now open.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Condition improvement fund: guidance for schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 21 October 2026, 11:32am

  28. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated to clarify that, while EBacc entry and attainment measures were removed in autumn 2025, the attached list still determines which qualifications are eligible in some of the Progress 8 and Attainment 8 slots.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for English Baccalaureate: eligible qualifications

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

  29. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the 'Making significant changes ('prescribed alterations') to maintained schools' guidance with changes to terminology relating to inclusion bases, and revised references to boarding or residential provision, the legal framework for opening new schools and the Ofsted inspection framework.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for School organisation: local-authority-maintained schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 20 October 2026, 12:22pm

  30. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the 'Making significant changes to an academy' guidance with changes to terminology relating to inclusion bases, and revised references to boarding or residential provision and the legal framework for opening new schools.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies: making significant changes or closure by agreement

    Updated on GOV.UK 20 October 2026, 12:22pm

  31. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the guidance for clarity and consistency with the ITT criteria.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Early years ITT requirements and supporting advice

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 3:28pm

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'Breakfast clubs spring upfront allocations for October 2026' and 'Breakfast clubs summer upfront allocations for October 2026'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Free breakfast clubs grant 2025 to 2026 academic year

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 2:49pm

  35. 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

  36. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated information, including grant recipients.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for TechFirst Local

    Updated on GOV.UK 19 October 2026, 12:05pm

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Changed earlier

Last three weeks

9 summarised changes

  1. 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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  2. 11 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    Three budget data documents have been added to the collection, covering high needs places and funding in maintained schools, local authority planned expenditure on early years budgets, and a time series of planned expenditure for education and children's services from 2015/16 to 2026/27. File names have also been amended for clarity.

    Who this affects: Local authority finance officers in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Section 251: 2026 to 2027

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 3 budget data documents: 'Budget data: high needs places and funding by maintained school 2026 to 2027', 'Budget data: local authority planned expenditure on early years budgets 2026 to 2027' and 'Budget data: local authority planned expenditure on education and children's services for financial year 2015 to 2016 to financial year 2026 to 2027' and amended files names for clarity.

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 4:08pm

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  3. 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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  4. 15 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The summary policy document for the 2027 to 2028 schools national funding formula (NFF) now includes a reference to maternity pay funding within the section regarding the structure of the NFF.

    Who this affects: Local authorities, schools, and academy trusts in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Pre-16 schools funding: local authority guidance for 2027 to 2028

    GOV.UK’s note

    We have updated the 'Schools national funding formula summary policy document for 2027 to 2028' to include a line in reference to maternity pay funding in the section ‘The structure of the schools NFF for 2027 to 2028’.

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

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  5. 15 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The 'Year end funding claims user guide' has been replaced by the 'Final funding claims user guide'.

    Who this affects: Colleges and training providers delivering grant-funded adult provision in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Funding claims and reconciliation

    GOV.UK’s note

    Removed 'Year end funding claims user guide' and added 'Final funding claims user guide'.

    Updated on GOV.UK 9 October 2026, 9:36am

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  6. 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.
  7. 17 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    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

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies Accounts Direction

    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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  8. 18 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    The 'School census 2026 to 2027: validation rules' document has been added to the technical specification.

    Who this affects: School management information system (MIS) software suppliers and users in England

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for School census 2026 to 2027: technical information

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'School census 2026 to 2027: validation rules' document.

    Updated on GOV.UK 6 October 2026, 2:58pm

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  9. 19 days ago

    Written by AI, not individually reviewed

    This is the first publication of the Employability Skills Framework.

    Who this affects: Partners across the skills and employment system

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Employability Skills Framework

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Updated on GOV.UK 5 October 2026, 1:45pm

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48 other GOV.UK updates

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

  1. 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. Academy trusts

    GOV.UK’s note

    GOV.UK published no change note for this version.

    Our guide: School financial reporting

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies accounts return: guide to completing the online form

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 2:18pm

  3. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated for the academies accounts return (AR) 2025 to 2026.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies accounts return: guide to using the online form

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 2:18pm

  4. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies accounts return 2025 to 2026: guide to pensions section

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 2:18pm

  5. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies accounts return 2025 to 2026: additional information requirements

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 2:18pm

  6. Academy trusts

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated for the academies accounts return (AR) 2025 to 2026.

    Our guide: School financial reporting

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Academies accounts return

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 2:18pm

  7. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated section 5.2 of the guide.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Special educational needs person level survey: guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 12:28pm

  8. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the date to Thursday 21 January 2027 for the 2027 school census, and added 'School level annual school census (SLASC) - registered independent schools guide: 2027'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for School-level annual school census: guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 16 October 2026, 9:17am

  9. 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

  10. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    "Special educational needs person level survey 2027: validation rules" spreadsheet replaced to show updated validations.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Special educational needs person level survey: technical specification

    Updated on GOV.UK 15 October 2026, 10:23am

  11. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    See 'Summary of changes' document.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to identification of initial need and risk

    Updated on GOV.UK 15 October 2026, 9:30am

  12. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Amended Annex A, list 8 to ‘children in care’, amended paragraph 133 and removed paragraphs 134 to 136 to reflect the revised approach to police monitoring.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Joint targeted area inspections of the response to younger children living with neglect

    Updated on GOV.UK 15 October 2026, 9:30am

  13. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Corrected the date AP free schools were written to, from November 2026 to November 2025, in section 10.6 of 'High needs funding: 2026 to 2027 operational guide'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for High needs funding arrangements: 2026 to 2027

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 4:10pm

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Replaced 'Early years teachers’ pay grant: calculator tool' with 'Early years teachers pay grant: allocations for 2026 to 2027'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Early years teachers’ pay grant (EYTPG) for 2026 to 2027

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 10:29am

  17. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'Area cost adjustment for high needs 2026 to 2027: technical note', 'Schools budget support grant 2026 special schools: October 2026 allocations' and 'Schools budget support grant 2026: October 2026 allocations'. Removed the 'Schools budget support grant 2026: calculator for mainstream schools'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Schools budget support grant 2026 (SBSG 26)

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 10:29am

  18. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 'Early years free school meals expansion grant allocations: November 2026' and removed 'Early years free school meals expansion grant 2026 to 2027: calculator tool'.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Early years free school meals (EYFSM) expansion grant: 2026 to 2027

    Updated on GOV.UK 14 October 2026, 10:12am

  19. 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'.
  20. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added 2 outturn return documents: ‘Outturn return: local authority expenditure on children and young people's services for financial year 2015 to 2016 to financial year 2025 to 2026’ and ‘Outturn return: local authority expenditure on schools, other education and community for financial year 2015 to 2016 to financial year 2025 to 2026’. We have included additional information explaining what the data files show and renamed some files for clarity.

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    More details for Section 251: 2025 to 2026

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 4:08pm

  21. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the general hospital schools census guide for 2027.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for General hospital schools census: guide

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 1:30pm

  22. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    We have updated the 'Overseas-trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England' guidance to update the apply for QTS policy.

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    More details for Overseas-trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 10am

  23. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Replaced 'Providing advocacy services for children and young people' with 'Effective advocacy for looked-after children, children in need and care leavers'.

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    More details for Advocacy services for children and young people

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 9:30am

  24. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for National standards for the provision of children’s and young people’s advocacy services

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 9:30am

  25. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    2026 to 2027 academic year updates to: eligibility criteria in A1.4 as applicant's need at least 2 years' teaching experience in 2 schools or 5 years' experience in a single school; criteria A1.3, A2.2 and A2.3 covering headteacher recommendations for applicants, making phase decisions for applicants in special schools and alternative provision settings; and appropriate adaptations to assessment procedures for applicants working in those settings.

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    More details for Assessment only route to QTS: criteria and supporting advice

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 October 2026, 9:30am

  26. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added link to universal RISE grants case studies.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE)

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 4:27pm

  27. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'Attendance and behaviour hubs: guidance for partner schools' to add YouTube links to watch CPD sessions 5 and 6.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for RISE attendance and behaviour hubs: guidance for partner schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 2:24pm

  28. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added information about expanding book provision using school budgets and the Booksellers Association.

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    More details for Funding for books and reading materials for secondary schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 2:11pm

  29. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Criteria and process for retiring an apprenticeship

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 10:29am

  30. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Estimating pupil numbers: how to complete your return for 2027 to 2028

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

  31. 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

  32. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Optional key stage 1 tests: access arrangements

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9am

  33. 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

  34. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Guidance updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Optional key stage 1 tests guidance

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9am

  35. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Guidance updated for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Phonics screening check: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)

    Updated on GOV.UK 12 October 2026, 9am

  36. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the programme evaluation information in the payments and reporting section of 'Holiday activities and food programme 2026 to 2027 financial year'.

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    More details for Holiday activities and food programme

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 5:08pm

  37. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    SEN2 person level survey report specifications for 2027 has been replaced with a new version to fix errors.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Special educational needs person level survey: report specifications

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 2:26pm

  38. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added a link to request, download or share an apprenticeship certificate online in the 'Replacement certificates' section.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Replacement certificates for apprenticeship frameworks

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 12:55pm

  39. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated 'Results, feedback and celebration after end-point assessment' HTML to add a link to view, download and share an apprenticeship certificate online.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for End-point assessment organisation guide to assessing apprenticeships

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 12:55pm

  40. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Attached an updated file for our published list of apprenticeship standards for September 2026.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Regulation of end-point assessments: status

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 12:11pm

  41. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added information to the details section for Catholic and Church of England academy trusts, including links to further guidance and support from relevant religious authorities.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Church academies: model documents

    Updated on GOV.UK 8 October 2026, 10:06am

  42. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Updated the section on 'Food and nutrition standards' in 'Delivering school-age childcare provision: non-statutory guidance for schools and trusts' to include new information on allergy safety, in line with allergen regulations.

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    More details for School-age childcare guidance for schools

    Updated on GOV.UK 7 October 2026, 3:14pm

  43. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    First published.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for High needs funding arrangements: 2027 to 2028

    Updated on GOV.UK 7 October 2026, 10am

  44. 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'.
  45. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    'Full-time enrolment of 14- to 16-year-olds in further education and sixth-form colleges', 'Readiness to open checklist for direct entry of students aged 14 to 16 from September 2026' and 'Letter to parents and carers about pupil premium' updated for 2026 to 2027 academic year.

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    More details for Full-time enrolment of 14- to 16-year-olds in further education and sixth-form colleges

    Updated on GOV.UK 6 October 2026, 5:03pm

  46. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added inspection dates and survey details for Wigan Local Area Partnership.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for Area SEND inspections: information about ongoing inspections

    Updated on GOV.UK 6 October 2026, 4:02pm

  47. 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.

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    More details for Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores

    Updated on GOV.UK 5 October 2026, 4pm

  48. Check source applicability

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added guidance for 2026 to 2027 academic year. We will add iQTS inspection criteria for approved providers when it is agreed.

    Open on GOV.UK⁠ (opens in a new tab)
    More details for International qualified teacher status: criteria for providers

    Updated on GOV.UK 5 October 2026, 12:03pm

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