Description FSM history with FSM verification date and category Enhanced the Free School Meal (FSM) history export functionality for the AP Census 2027. The system now supports the export of both historical and current FSM eligibility instances. This includes two new optional XML tags: <FSMEligibilityVerificationDate> <FSMCategory> The <FSMCategory> field supports specific values: TFSMTargeted FSM EFSMExpanded FSM OFSMOther FSM This update […]
» Read moreDescription Focus | Analysis Reporting | Data Collection | Census Options The following two fields have been added to support new ALN Need Exceptions: ALN Support Plan ALN Type Needs
» Read moreDescription The system now includes specific Census validation logic for ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Type Needs for the Wales locale. The Welsh Government transitioned from SEN (Special Educational Needs) to ALN Type Needs. This change ensures that users in Wales can accurately validate their census data and identify mismatches or missing records. This update introduces new validation rules. These compare […]
» Read moreDescription New census validation logic has been implemented. It supports the transition from SEN Provision to ALN Support Plan. The system now compares the latest ALN Support Plan record in the SEN_STAGE_HIST table (based on the snapshot date) and the data imported via the PLASC Annual census file. This update complies with Welsh Government statutory requirements, where SEN Provision has […]
» Read moreDescription CTF 26.1 files can now be imported and exported with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). For export, latest ALN Details are collected for export from the new ALN Details panel based on the Date of Decision. This means correct <NAWdetails> CTF data can be sent to schools. The following data is included depending on the business rules: <NAWALN> <ALNDecisionOutcome> <ALNDecisionBody> <ALNSupportPlan> <ALNAreasOfNeed> <ALNAreaOfNeed> […]
» Read moreDescription The latest list of codes issued by the Welsh Government (WG) contains new multiple character codes. The following import routines have been updated to receive multiple character codes and translate them to single characters: V3 XML Data Exchange Import B2B Wonde B2B Import
» Read moreDescription This release supports the changes to the PLASC Annual Census 2027 return. The census reference date is Tuesday, January 19th 2027. The file can be imported via the Welsh Census FT-27 import specification. Data is validated against the WG provided XSD schema files. Ensures the correct data is sent to WG COLLECT. A new System default has been added for the […]
» Read moreDescription Exclusion Reasons have been updated so that valid codes are shown for the correct locale. This means the lookup list now correctly matches the current regional requirements. Locale 1 only DS – Abuse relating to disability including bullying LG – Abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity including bullying Locale 3 only OT – Other
» Read moreDescription This release supports the changes to the EOTAS (Educated Other Than At School) Census 2026 return. The census date is January 19th 2027. Data is validated against the WG provided XSD schema files. Ensures the correct data is sent to WG COLLECT. The EOTAS (Educated Other Than At School) Census 2027 return can now be exported with Additional Learning […]
» Read moreDescription This release supports the following changes for imports and exports: This release supports CTF26.1, CTF26 and CTF25 for imported files. This release supports CTF26.1 for exported files. If a CTF file that has a file version other than 26.1, 26 or 25 is imported the system displays the following error message in Focus | Data Store | Errors:CTF is not […]
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