- Early Years Data:Funding for early years entitlements is based on the Spring census data.
- Ethnicity:Ethnicity information is collected in the Spring census, although schools must collect it from parents or guardians.
- Class Information:Details about classes, including class sizes and the activities within them, are gathered for primary and middle-deemed primary schools in the Spring census.
- Free School Meals:Eligibility and uptake of free school meals are also collected in the Spring census, with schools' on-the-day free meals taken data being a specific Spring-only item.Why is this data only collected in the Spring Census
- Funding:The primary reason for collecting specific items in the Spring census is their use in funding allocations for the following academic year.
- Specific Data Needs:The Spring census captures the most current data on early years provision and other aspects of school life relevant to funding and resource allocation for the early years sector.
- Data Accuracy:Because some data is used for funding purposes, accuracy is critical, and schools must ensure their records are complete and precise for these specific items.
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