May 2008 (Summer) School Census

The DCSF requires all schools to complete their May 2008 School Census return on 15th May 2008. Please ensure that your School Census file reaches the Information and Research Centre no later than 21st May 2008. Files should be sent using the AnyComms (Avco) data transfer system.

Please note the following main issues regarding the May (Summer) Census:

i)	Data will not be required for the following modules:
	Class Information
	Staff Information
	Reconciliation
	Admission Appeals
	Information Communications Technology (ICT)
	Miscellaneous

ii)	All Exclusions: Permanent, Fixed Term and lunchtime will need to be recorded in the May Census, As does Attendance data, Gifted and Talented Pupils and Post 16 Data.

What Can You Do Now?
It is absolutely essential that you read the full DCSF guidance, which is available on the Teachernet website.

Phoenix Schools Only
Updates and instructions on how to complete and send yor School Census are on the ICT Solutions website.
You should now be using Phoenix Version 1.43. There are plenty of checks you can do to your data before census date. We strongly advise that you do these checks and do not wait for census day. We would also encourage you to complete at least one School Census 'dry-run', as per the guidance.

E1 Schools
Guidance notes are available from ICT Solutions website. It is recommended you undertake a dry run before census day.

Non-Phoenix Schools
Schools are requested to use their School Census compliant software to produce their School Census return.

Could you please also remember to do your May 2008 Local Authority return as usual.