Department For Education
As a local authority, you need to provide us with termly aggregate data returns on your cohort of EHE children and CME.
Important dates
This is a list of dates for when you must provide us with termly aggregate data returns.
2023 to 2024 census dates
Autumn data collection
- Census date Thursday 5 October 2023
- Return date Friday 3 November 2023
Spring data collection
- Census date Thursday 18 January 2024
- Return date Friday 16 February 2024
Summer data collection
- Census date Thursday 16 May 2024
- Return date Friday 14 June 2024
2024 to 2025 census dates
Autumn data collection
- Census date - Thursday 3 October 2024
- Return date - Friday 25 October 2024
- Database closure date - Friday 8 November 2024
Spring data collection
- Census date - Thursday 16 January 2025
- Return date - Friday 7 February 2025
- Database closure date - Friday 21 February 2025
Summer data collection
- Census date - Thursday 15 May 2025
- Return date Thursday 6 June 2025
- Database closure date - Friday 20 June 2025
Return documents
Complete your return using the:
Send us your data
Youll need to:
- register and log in with DfESign-in
- useCOLLECTto submit your data
Contact your local authority approver if:
- you want to request aDfESign-in username or password so you can accessCOLLECT
- EHE and CMEis not on the list of collections you can see inCOLLECT
If you do not know who your approver is, use the DfEsign-in request form.
If youve forgotten your password, use DfEsign-in to reset it. You will need to click Start now and then the Ive forgotten my password link.
How your data will be used
Some data were collecting is subject to a .
This data will:
- be analysed to build a clearer picture of the EHE and CME cohorts on local and national levels
- help us identify outlying local data and work with those local authorities to understand the reasons
- help us understand the drivers of EHE and CME
Information received and any analysis we share will not include any data that could identify any child or their parent(s).
Get help
Use the service request form if you have any questions about your data. We aim to answer your question within 5 working days.
Feedback
Use the feedback form if you have any comments about our data collection service, includingCOLLECTand the helpdesk service.