Original document : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-complete-the-educational-setting-status-form
Change description : 2020-10-12 00:15:00: Revised the existing list of questions for schools, (which have now been reformatted as a PDF file), clarified when settings should submit the form and published a separate list of questions for FE settings. [Coronavirus (COVID-19)]
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This data will help the government monitor the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on settings, focus support more effectively and keep children safe.
Submit the educational settings status form by 2pm, every day.
This is to allow the Department for Education (DfE) to use the data on the same day. If you cannot meet the 2pm deadline, submit the form as soon as you can. Data submitted after the deadline may not be included in DfE daily figures.
You can get help if you have problems while using the form.
These are the questions which will appear on the collection form for settings. They have been reproduced so you can see the information you’ll need to provide.
If your setting is closed, you’ll still need to complete the form every day so DfE is aware of the closure. If your setting is closed for a half term break, you do not need to complete the form.
The educational setting status form is for:
Data on all early years providers, including private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries, is being collected via local authorities as part of a bi-weekly data collection.
Anyone with a DfE Sign-in account can complete the form. This includes headteachers, deputy heads, business managers or a member of the senior leadership team (SLT) within an educational setting.
Data from the attendance register can be used to help complete your daily educational setting status.
DfE will not be collecting pupil-level data through the educational setting status form.
The data in the form will not be used for any funding purposes.
Local authorities have been given access to a spreadsheet showing attendance data for educational settings in their area, for those settings that are submitting returns to DfE.
This spreadsheet is located on the View Your Education Data Portal and can be accessed via Identity and Access Management System (IDAMS).
If you work in a local authority you can look at the data using an IDAMS account.
See guidance on how to register for an IDAMS account.
You can email dfe.educationsettingstatus@education.gov.uk if you have any questions about completing the form.
You can also use the DfE coronavirus helpline if you have a query about the form or for general queries about coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have a unique reference number or UKPRN, please have it available when you call.
The helpline can also help with setting up an IDAMS account.
Telephone 0800 046 8687
If you have a query about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to schools and other educational establishments, and children's social care, in England contact our helpline.
Helpline opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm
If you work in a school or college, have your unique reference number (URN or UK PRN) available when calling the helpline.
Revised the existing list of questions for schools, (which have now been reformatted as a PDF file), clarified when settings should submit the form and published a separate list of questions for FE settings.
First published.
2022-08-04 15:05
Removed the list of sub-codes for recording non-attendance related to coronavirus (COVID-19), as this has been withdrawn.
2022-04-07 00:15
Updated the ‘questions for schools’ and ‘questions for FE settings’ PDFs to remove questions on pupil absence due to COVID-19 and wraparound childcare as these have been removed from the form.
2022-03-07 00:15
Updated to reflect changes made to the educational setting status form on 7 March 2022.
2022-02-04 17:46
Updated PDFs showing the questions in the educational setting status form.
2022-01-07 10:05
Updated list of sub-codes to say that code Y can be used for non-attendance due to exceptional staff absences or unavailability of transport due to COVID-19.
2021-12-31 14:33
Updated ‘Questions for schools: educational settings status form’ and ‘Questions for FE settings: educational settings status form’ – from 4 January, settings will be asked to provide information on the phased return process and the number of pupils or students absent due to attendance restrictions put in place to manage an outbreak or exceptional circumstances related to COVID-19.
2021-12-06 16:20
Updated to confirm that from 7 December, questions will be updated to reflect the new guidance on the use of face coverings and requirements to self-isolate.
2021-11-04 11:30
Updated to confirm that from 3 November, questions on school-led tutoring will be included on the form every 3 to 6 weeks.
2021-11-02 16:16
Addition of questions into the ‘Questions for schools: educational settings status form’, including questions on tutor funding.
2021-09-30 17:53
Updated instructions to confirm that the form will continue with daily reporting.
2021-03-07 18:30
Updated list of questions for schools and FE colleges.
2021-03-02 15:58
Added section on 'Recording non-attendance related to coronavirus (COVID-19)' and a list of sub-codes.
2020-10-12 00:15
Revised the existing list of questions for schools, (which have now been reformatted as a PDF file), clarified when settings should submit the form and published a separate list of questions for FE settings.