Management Information Sheet

School Workforce Census - Statutory Spring 2010 Return

MI Sheet Type	Action
To Be Completed By:	22/01/2010
MI Number:	11/10
Publication Date:	16/01/2010
LA Contact:	Louise Hodgson (01603 222352)
Audience:	Headteachers, Administrative Staff and Governors
Links:	http://schools.norfolk.gov.uk/myportal/custom/files_uploaded/subsection_files/35/docs/SWFC_All_schools_News_5.01.doc http://www.schools.norfolk.gov.uk/page_35.cfm http://www.eficts.norfolk.gov.uk/siteindex.aspx?Cat=School%20Management

School Workforce Census - Statutory Spring 2010 Return

This is a reminder that the DCSF requires all schools to undertake this return on the 21^st January 2010.

Please ensure that your School Workforce Census file reaches the Information and Research Centre at County Hall no later than the 22^nd January 2010. Those of you on e1 will need to make your returns available for us to collect; other MI systems will need to send your files via AVCO/Anycomms or s2s as usual.

What can I do now?
Please take time to read the Schools Information Bulletin No 5. This can be accessed by clicking here. This provides a summary of the actions and requirements of the census return, along with an important update on Privacy Notices and the new HR data extract. Full guidance is available on the SWF Census pages of the Norfolk Schools website.

Further help
Please remember that you need to refer queries regarding the use of your MI system to your software provider. e1 and Gold help sheets can be found on the ICT Solutions website.

The IRC SWF Census Team is always pleased to answer queries on the requirements of the Census and give support to schools. If you need help please contact us:

Louise Hodgson	tel: 01603 222352
Keith Sowter	tel: 01603 228828