Beside DfE Professional and production staff the following post holders are given pre-release access up to 24 hours before release. 
* Secretary of State for Education
* Permanent Secretary
* Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families
* Special Adviser to the Secretary of State
* Director General, Education Standards Directorate
* Director, Special Needs, Disadvantage and Character policy
* Deputy Director, Disadvantage Division
* Grade 6, Disadvantage Division
* Grade 7, Disadvantage Division 
* Higher Executive Officer, Disadvantage Division 
* Senior Press Officer, News Division
* Press Officer, News Division