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Please complete the short registration form below. If your school does not have an LA/DfE number please contact us on 08000 89 00 52.

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Please give us your 7-digit LA/DfE number (for example 123/4567). You can find this number on Edubase. If for some reason you don't have a number, please email enquiries@usethekey.org.uk If your school is already a member, you'll get immediate access to the site and we'll confirm your membership to the person who registered your school.
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