This page contains the following information for the Primary Attendance Data Collection for Autumn 2026:
The 2026 Attendance Data Collection is now available to run
- Important Dates
- Known Issues
- Resolved Issues
- Read Welsh Government Guidance
- Read Bromcom Guidance
- Book onto a Primary Attendance Data Collection Webinar
- Watch Live Webinar Recordings
Access: The permissions required to run and troubleshoot the Attendance Return are found in the Census Module of Config>Setup>Roles and Permissions. Each tick box on the right determines which functions are visible/available on the page for users with the selected Role.
See also: How to get started with Roles & Permissions
Important Dates
Attendance Data is required for the period covering the 2025/26 Academic Year, specifically from 1st September 2025 up to and including 20th July 2026.
Schools must submit their completed returns via the DEWi system no later than Friday 11th September 2026
Known Issues
14.07.2026 CAS-491077-C1B4H9 Part time indicator not correctly flagging for am/pm pupils
Resolved Issues
Check back in this area for Resolved Issues
Read Welsh Government Guidance
IMPORTANT: It is the school’s responsibility to review the Welsh Government guidance to ensure all required information is submitted as part of the Attendance Data Collection.
- Welsh Government documentation and guidance on Attendance Data Collections can be accessed here.
- For the Welsh Government Attendance Data Collections FAQ, see here.
Read Bromcom Guidance
Click on the links below for the Bromcom Wales Primary Attendance Data Collection 2026 guidance.
Primary Attendance Data Collection 2026 Guide
Primary Attendance Data Collection 2026 Error Resolutions Guide
Book onto a Primary Attendance Data Collection Webinar
Reserve a place on the free Primary Attendance Data Collection Webinars by clicking here.
Dates:
- Wednesday 8th July – 9.30am -10.45am
- Monday 13th July – 1.30pm – 2.45pm
Watch Live Webinar Recordings
Click the link below to watch a recording of the 2026 Live Webinar. A name and email address will be required to view the recording.