This form lets you download the high needs import/export data at school and college level, local authority contacts for this process, and submit requests for funding changes due to census or ILR data errors.

This form is for local authorities only.

You must read the 2026 to 2027 import/export adjustment: data error notification process guidance (opens in new tab) before downloading the data or submitting a form requesting a funding change due to a data error.

Use this form to:

• download the high needs import/export data and contact list
• submit changes that have been agreed with other local authorities
• submit changes that have not been agreed with, or evidenced by, other local authorities
• submit changes for providers where DfE is the provider local authority

You must complete this form by 5pm Friday 17 July 2026. You can edit and resubmit until that date.

Before you start

You'll need:

• confirmed changes for schools, colleges or other providers in your local authority area
• supporting evidence
• to have read the 2026 to 2027 import/export guidance (opens in new tab)

Sign in with DfE Sign-in

You'll need a DfE Sign-in account to complete this form. If you have not used DfE Sign-in before you'll need to create an account (opens in new tab) and link it to your organisation.

If you have questions

Contact us through the Customer Help Portal (opens in new tab)