Management Information Sheet
Spring 2010 School and Pupil Census
The DCSF requires all Schools to complete their 2010 Spring Census return on Thursday 21st January 2010. Please ensure that your school Census file reaches the Information and Research Centre not later than Friday 22nd January 2010. It is important that your file is received on time so that our Finance Department can calculate your Budget Share.
Main change for School Census 2010:
Collection and validation of Hours at Setting accessed by two, three and four year olds.
What can I do now
It is essential that you read the full DCSF guidance, which is available on Teachernet.
Phoenix Gold Schools only
You should by now received the new CD version of Phoenix Gold (v1.49). This provides the software for you to undertake the School Census in January. If you have not yet received the CD, you will need to contact ICT Solutions on 0845 303 3003.
Please remember to check the ICT Solutions website for updates before completing your return. The Phoenix Gold guidance notes for completion can also be found here. It is recommended you undertake a dry run before census day to identify any potential problems.
E1 Schools
Your software has already been updated for the January Census. Guidance notes will be available on the ICT Solutions website.
Non-Phoenix Schools
Schools are requested to use their School Census compliant software to produce their School Census return. Non Phoenix Schools will need to contact their appropriate support team.
Main change for School Census 2010:
Collection and validation of Hours at Setting accessed by two, three and four year olds.
What can I do now
It is essential that you read the full DCSF guidance, which is available on Teachernet.
Phoenix Gold Schools only
You should by now received the new CD version of Phoenix Gold (v1.49). This provides the software for you to undertake the School Census in January. If you have not yet received the CD, you will need to contact ICT Solutions on 0845 303 3003.
Please remember to check the ICT Solutions website for updates before completing your return. The Phoenix Gold guidance notes for completion can also be found here. It is recommended you undertake a dry run before census day to identify any potential problems.
E1 Schools
Your software has already been updated for the January Census. Guidance notes will be available on the ICT Solutions website.
Non-Phoenix Schools
Schools are requested to use their School Census compliant software to produce their School Census return. Non Phoenix Schools will need to contact their appropriate support team.