Another common gotcha that people are reporting is the categorisation of the blocks for the item 3 records (lowest level).

The download expects an alpha numeric code, which is actually a roman numeral classification of the ‘premise type’.

You need to ensure your blocks are assigned to a block category and that the block categories you use have the roman numeral code assigned to them.

The table below lists the codes.

Just a quick reminder to our clients doing the DFE condition download.

Iit is important that your element groups match those prescribed by the DFE.  This includes the reference number, which is entered in the element group code.  These codes are also unique, you cannot have 2 element groups sharing the same reference.