Information returns guidance
Medway schools and academies are asked to complete information returns. The following information is provided to help staff with the process.
7 Zip programme for securing files
To ensure email security protocols all files must be encrypted and password protected using 7 Zip.
Download 7 Zip guidance on how to use the programme.
Deadline dates
View the deadline dates of information returns by term for the academic year 2023 to 2024 below.
View school term dates.
| Term | Collection | Day of count | Deadline date | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn census | Thursday 5 October 2023 | Friday 6 October 2023 | Census guidance |
| 2 | Not available (n/a) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 3 | Spring census | Thursday 18 January 2024 | Friday 19 January 2024 | Census guidance |
| 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Summer school census | Thursday 16 May 2024 | Friday 17 May 2024 | Census guidance |
| 6 | Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) | Friday 28 June 2024 | TBC | TBC |
| 6 | Phonics (PHO) | Friday 21 June 2024 | TBC | TBC |
| 6 | Key Stage One (KS1) - no longer statutory | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 6 | Key Stage Two (KS2) | Friday 28 June 2024 | TBC | TBC |
| Summer holidays | Key Stage Four (KS4) | TBC | TBC | Template and guidance to be sent by email to schools via office |
| Summer holidays | Key Stage Five (KS5) | TBC | TBC | Template and guidance to be sent by email to schools via office |