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Changes from previous year
Changes to this document
For the 2025 Census, the following changes were made to the process:
- Updated advice for the retention of birth certificates or other identity documentation
- Information regarding new schools or sites opening close to Census Day
- Additional reasons regarding attendance beyond the control of a student’s parent / guardian, or the student (if they are living independently)
- New Census feedback process
- Additional contact details for the person best placed to give feedback on Census experience
Please familiarise yourself with all definitions to ensure that the students you enter into the Census form conform to the definitions and requirements in the instructions. The data in the Census form will be validated and may be subject to enrolment verification by the Board's authorised persons (auditors).
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Last updated 3 February, 2025