School Workforce Census 2026 (SWC) - SIMS7 & Next Gen

School Workforce Census Autumn 2026 Key Dates

• Census date 05/11/2026 
• Absence Start date 01/09/2025  
• Absence End Date 31/08/2026 
• Continuous Contract Start Date 01/09/2025 
• Continuous Contract End Date 06/11/2026

YOUR SCHOOL CAN COMPLETE THE SCHOOL WORKFORCE CENSUS IN SIMS7(OLD SIMS) AS WELL AS SIMS NEXT GEN.  IT'S YOUR CHOICE.

Please Click here and here for the SIMS7 guidance. 

for NEXT GEN Guidance please click here