ESFA Update local authorities: 23 January 2023
Published 25 January 2023
Applies to England
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1. Reminder: R06 individualised learner record (ILR) data return closes 6 February 2023
The R06 individualised learner record (ILR) data return closes on 6 February 2023. This return forms a key part of the data we will use to determine the student numbers for 2023 to 2024 16 to 19 funding allocations. We also use this data for in-year monitoring and reconciliation for eligible providers.
We particularly want to highlight the deadline to providers delivering T Levels, to make sure that their data is complete and correct. We have published guidance on returning T Level data.
2. Information: funding service availability
The following services will be unavailable on Thursday 26 January 2023 between 6pm and 10pm, due to essential maintenance:
- Manage your education and skills funding
- Document exchange
- View latest funding
- View national funding formula for schools
If you have any problems accessing them after this time, please contact us.
3. Information: school business professional (SBP) roundtable events – book your place now
If you would like to join other SBPs from across your region to network, share your procurement issues and priorities, and find out more about the free procurement support available from the DfE, you can register to attend one of our upcoming roundtable events:
- Scunthorpe – 31 January
- Colchester – 1 February
- Exeter – 9 February
- Nottingham – 14 February
- Manchester – 7 March
- Kent – 9 March
- Coventry – 14 March
- Leicester – 22 March
- Darlington – 23 March
- Leeds – 28 March
- Preston – 30 March
Register now and don’t miss out!
4. Information: Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) members – is your school cyber secure?
A cyber security incident can affect your school’s ability to function, your RPA cyber cover will only apply if you meet these four conditions:
- Have off-line backups
- Undertake NCSC cyber security training
- Register with police cyber alarm
- Have a cyber response plan
Your cyber cover as an RPA member includes any actual or suspected unauthorised access to any computer or systems. If you have any concerns, no matter how small contact the 24/7 dedicated helpline 0800 368 6378 or RPAresponse@CyberClan.com.
Taking action immediately could save your school time and money.
5. Information: join our Risk Protection Arrangement webinar – 2 February
This webinar will tell you everything you need to know about the DfE’s Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance which aims to protect schools against losses due to any unforeseen and unexpected events.
You will find out how to access the RPA, and it will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.