Use this guide to resolve School Census Error 165
Error 165;
- DfE validation There must be one <SchoolCharacteristics> record present
- Explanation: No school characteristics have been recorded in the MIS
For further guidance on Bromcom Census see here
THE EXAMPLES AND SCREENSHOTS IN THIS GUIDE ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
Please ensure your School Details are correct via Config>Administration>Characteristics
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Note all fields marked with an *must be complete to save the record
If Special Class Unit is ticked then complete Nature of Special of Class Unit from the drop down choices.
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Remember to click Save if making any amendments.
IMPORTANT : in order for the resolved error/query to be removed from the list of errors/queries you would need to generate a new Census return and remember to use save & validate for the errors/queries to update/clear.