Guidance about the information you need to send us.
Changes from the previous early years census
Details of what’s changed since the last census.
Methodology for calculating PTE places
Explains the methodology DfE uses to calculate part-time equivalent (PTE) children on the early years census.
Which children to include
Find out which providers and children are in the scope for the early years census.
Early years census
How local authorities should collect and submit data about providers of early years education to complete the annual early years census.
Statutory guidance: Appropriate bodies guidance: induction and the early career framework
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of appropriate bodies.
Statutory guidance: Induction for early career teachers (England)
Guidance for appropriate bodies, headteachers, school staff and governing bodies.
Qualification-type funding approval criteria: alternative academic qualifications
Funding approval criteria that alternative academic qualifications need to meet alongside the common approval and offer-specific criteria.
Offer-specific criteria for adult offers
Funding approval criteria that qualifications need to meet for the adult offers alongside the common approval and qualification-type criteria.
Common funding approval criteria
Criteria that all qualifications need to meet to be approved for funding.