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Headteachers · SBM · SENDCos
School census and SEND return due
The autumn school census, including SEND provision data, is due. Check SEN codes and EHCP data before submission.
- Deadline:
- Friday
- Estimated reading:
- 2 mins
HEP Briefing
What school leaders need to know
National guidance, Ofsted, public health and Haringey updates — each one summarised, with why it matters and what HEP recommends. The weekly HEP Tuesday email is curated from here.
Policy UpdateDfE3 min read
New attendance guidance published
The DfE has updated its Working together to improve school attendance guidance, with new expectations on attendance data, persistent absence and working with families.
For: Governors · Headteachers · SLT12 Sept Free account
Policy UpdateDfE3 min read
New integrated curriculum and financial planning tools
The DfE has launched updated integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP) tools to help schools link staffing, curriculum and budgets.
For: Governors · Headteachers · SBM10 Sept
Policy UpdateDfE2 min read
Updated guidance for safer working practice
Revised guidance for safer working practice for adults who work with children has been published, covering online communication and low-level concerns.
For: Headteachers · SLT · TA · Teachers8 Sept
Policy UpdateDfE2 min read
DfE best practice guidance for school complaints procedures
Updated best practice guidance on complaints procedures sets out clearer stages and timescales, and how to handle serial and unreasonable complaints.
For: Governors · Headteachers7 Sept
Policy UpdateDfE3 min read
Multiplication tables check: national results published
National results for the Year 4 multiplication tables check show a rise in full marks, with the gap for disadvantaged pupils narrowing slightly.
For: Headteachers · Subject Leads · Teachers1 Sept Free account