Key dates and deadlines
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Deadline for uploading claims for the Employer Support Fund - second claims window, November 2026
The deadline for uploading claims to the Employer Support Fund (FY26-27) – Online claims tool is 11:59pm on the dates listed below. Note – the tool will close for 3 working days after the deadline so that we can process claims. We encourage providers to upload claims as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. After each claim window closes, DfE will process claims and make payment.We wil...
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Deadline for ILR R04 return
Check your T Level data before the R04 and autumn census deadlines – errors can affect fundingThe T Level data you submit in your autumn census or ILR R04 return directly affects your funding. The Department for Education (DfE) uses this data to calculate T Level under-delivery and over-delivery as part of the in-year reconciliation process.Data accuracy is your responsibility – you must get it...
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Deadline for uploading claims for the Employer Support Fund - third claims window, January 2027
The deadline for uploading claims to the Employer Support Fund (FY26-27) – Online claims tool is 11:59pm on the dates listed below. Note – the tool will close for 3 working days after the deadline so that we can process claims. We encourage providers to upload claims as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. After each claim window closes, DfE will process claims and make payment.We wil...
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Deadline for uploading claims for the Employer Support Fund - final claims window, March 2027
The deadline for uploading claims to the Employer Support Fund (FY26-27) – Online claims tool is 11:59pm on the dates listed below. Note – the tool will close for 3 working days after the deadline so that we can process claims. We encourage providers to upload claims as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. After each claim window closes, DfE will process claims and make payment.We wil...
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