This page provides links and guidance to using the s2s website.
s2s is the DCSF school to school website, which is a secure method of transferring pupil or other sensitive data between schools, local authorities and the DCSF. It has been a statutory duty since 2002 for schools to upload a Common Transfer File (CTF) file via the s2s website every time a pupil leaves a school. Receiving schools are then notified that a file is waiting for them to download. The website must also be used to post CTF files for children missing in education (CME) and for those leaving mainstream education.
s2s is also used for exchanging data in Excel spreadsheets using the generic file option.
The documents attached below provide guidance on procedures and use of the s2s website.
- Brief guidance on how to use s2s
- Procedures for CTFs, including children missing in education
- Problems with s2s download settings
- s2s handbook for schools