General
Overview of School Census – What is it?
The submission of the School Census returns, including a set of named pupil records, is a statutory requirement on schools under section 537A of the Education Act 1996.
Every maintained secondary school, middle deemed secondary, CTC and academy in England is expected to complete three Census returns in the calendar year 2009. There will be one collection each term.
The Census dates will be as follows:
- Third Thursday in January (15 January 2009 )
- Third Thursday in May (21 May 2009)
- First Thursday in October (01 October 2009)
If unusual circumstances impact on census day for example, severe weather conditions or religious observances, schools may find that the numbers of pupils and/or staff who are not at school that day are abnormally high. If any census figures for example, ‘school meals taken’ are affected, then a day and time when the situation can be regarded as normal should be selected.
Downloads for Hertfordshire Schools 
School Census Post 16 Data Collection
SITSS Courses and Classes Report This report can be found in the folder Focus\Course Core Properties when you click Reports | Run Report
School Census Report File
Available to download and Import is a School_Census report file that contains reports we consider will be useful for schools to identify missing or invalid data in preparation for the Census Return.
DCSF Guidance Notes
These guidance notes provide more detailed information that will help you prepare for the School Census. Please refer to section 3.1 on page 23 of this document to understand what data is collected when by School Census.
Errors and Resolutions
Preparing Class Information in Nova-T
This document explains how to set Standard/External subject codes in Nova-T for school census.
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