The pupil census will take place on Thursday 1 October 26. Some new information is being collected by the DfE starting this academic year, some of which will affect funding. Full details can be found on their website Complete the school census – Changes for 2026 to 2027 – Guidance – GOV.UK, but briefly these include:-
• Information about Targeted and Expanded Free School Meals
• Breakfast club attendance
• Kinship Care
• Managed Moves