The structure of each call will be a short presentation on the named theme, followed by a Q&A session. It is an opportunity to speak with the DfE Accounts Return team in order to obtain advice and to ask questions on your submission.
Please see below for details of the session dates, times and themes:
Monday 6th September 2025 10:30 - 11:00
What's new in the AR?
How to create a DfE Sign In account and how to grant your auditor access to the AR?
Thursday 16th October 2025 10:00 - 10:30
What to check in the overview section
What to do if pre-populated data is incorrect
Tuesday 4th November 2025 13:00 - 13:30
Difference between the AR and audited financial statements
Thursday 4th December 2025 10:00 - 10:30
Process for closed trusts
Thursday 8th January 2026 14:00 - 14:30
How to clear validations
Wednesday 14th January 2026 13:00 - 13:30
Benchmarking
Monday 19th January 2026 10:00 - 10:30
How to get your AR approved and submitted to DfE and post submission survey
Tuesday 27th January 2026 15:30 - 16:00
Q&A session - please note there will not be a presentation in this session
Wednesday 28th January 2026 13:30 - 14:00
Q&A session - please note there will not be a presentation in this session
