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 2024 to 2025 below.
View school term dates.
| Term | Collection | Day of count | Deadline date | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn census | Thursday 3 October 2024 | Friday 4 October 2024 | Census guidance |
| 3 | Spring census | Thursday 16 January 2025 | Friday 17 January 2025 | Census guidance |
| 5 | Summer school census | Thursday 15 May 2025 | Friday 16 May 2025 | Census guidance |
| 6 | Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) | Monday 30 June 2025 | Monday 30 June 2025 | Guidance to be sent by email to schools |
| 6 | Phonics (PHO) | Friday 20 June 2025 | Friday 20 June 2025 | Guidance to be sent by email to schools |
| 6 | Key Stage Two (KS2) | Friday 27 June 2025 | Friday 27 June 2025 | KS2 ARA |
| Summer holidays | Key Stage Four (KS4) | To be confirmed (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 |