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In this blog, we’ll give you key school census guidance, including what it means for you, the types of funding it helps determine, and how technology can help.
Giving gifts to teachers is a time-honoured tradition in the UK. But what is acceptable, and what crosses a line? Read this guide to find out.
Do we have to use the new Advisory Pay Points?. No the pay points and values at Annex 3 of the Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document (TPCD) 2020
An updated forward financial plan is critical in assessing the financial sustainability of a school/academy. Increased staff costs and the impact of Covid-19 must be accounted for and reported to
What is the Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF)?. The Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF) provides a grant to existing academy trusts to support growth and development when taking on additional schools not just a growth in capacity within the trust
Why do we have financial regulations?. Financial regulations are a fundamental part of any business and schools academies and MATs are no exception.. The document sets out the key accountabilities duties and responsibilities relating to financial administration as well as…
Consultation Background. In July 2020 the DfE completed the consultation and you can read the full outcome here. Financial Planning. So what are the expected main changes following the consultation
Are You up to Date with Your Finance Tasks?. Before you break for the summer holidays are all your finance tasks complete?. If you have non-pupil days for the last couple of days of term use the time effectively; it…
New Academies Financial Handbook. The new Academies Financial Handbook was released on 23rd. st. here. As in previous versions there is a helpful summary of changes for members trustees local governors and senior leaders to review as well as an…