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 School Workforce Census

Preparation and Instructions for the 2010 Census - Adapted Notes - June 2009

Suggested Timetable for Input of SWC Data:

First Steps - How to prepare for the SWC (revised June 2009)

SWC Quick Reference Guide - This sets out the data requirements for the SWC

Where to Look guide to help you locate data.

Teacher Qualifications information note.

Updated November 2009 Frequently Asked Questions.  You can also read the DCSF version of the FAQ's on Teachernet.

Advice on Supply and Casual/Relief Staff

Department for Children, Schools & Families notes on the Legal and Business Case and Rationale of the SWC.

Information Security Guidance  and SWC Security Issues - File Encryption (EIS Note)

Please also see the Becta Guidance on data security: http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=lv&catcode=ss_lv_saf_se_03&rid=14734

Please follow this link to access the DCSF's Staff Data Collection Form - Please adapt this form as required.  NB: You should only request the information that the school will use and that you have a good business case for collecting.  For the full DCSF Code Set (from their Guidance Notes - see link above) follow this link: Data Codes Set.

Other Data Collection Sheets can be accessed via the links below.  Two of these have been downloaded from Teachernet and should be adapted for own specific use:

Data Collection Sheet - Primary and Data Collection Sheet - Secondary or Data Collection Sheet

NB: Data Collection Sheets have been updated to include "Disability" (Feb 2009)

Technical Specifications for schools who are developing their own solution can be found on Teachernet.

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