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

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