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ESFA e-bulletin for schools, colleges, local authorities and other 16 to 19 providers: 3 May 2018

Published 3 May 2018

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1. Information: ESFA e-bulletin subscriptions

As a result of a recent review of how we send out information, we have decided to change the way in which people subscribe to the ESFA bulletin, which will take affect from 24 May 2018.

If you are a head of organisation, finance director, chair of governor at a 16 to 19 provider, a director of children’s services or an officer at a local authority, you will not need to do anything and you will continue to receive the email.

To make sure we have the most up to date contact information for you please update your contact information through the My Contact Information feature on the Information Exchange.

If you are not one of the roles listed above and you want to continue receiving an email when we have published our newsletter, then you will need to subscribe to GOV.UK alerts. This way you will find out when we have published it online for you to read.

2. Information: college financial planning handbook

We have published an updated college financial planning handbook and accompanying financial plan template.

Colleges must submit their financial plan and supporting commentary to ESFA by 31 July 2018.

3. Information: GDPR

In preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and associated changes to data protection legislation, ESFA will be issuing any necessary changes to its privacy notices and agreements with third parties for the processing of personal data, where the Department for Education is the data controller, prior to 25 May.

This includes processing of personal data relating to learners, including apprentices, citizens under the Learning Records Service and National Careers Service, and processed under agreements with colleges and training providers, employers and awarding organisations.

4. Information: opportunity to save money on agency supply teachers

The Department for Education and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have launched the procurement of a new national deal to support schools get value for money when hiring agency supply teachers and other temporary staff.

This new deal will give schools access to a list of preferred suppliers and managed service providers that agree:

  • to be transparent about the margins they charge
  • not charge temp-to-perm fees for workers in post for 12wks (with 4wks notice)
  • to consistent, rigorous background screening checks in line with statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • to be audited by an accredited industry body

We expect this list to be available for schools to use from September 2018.

By expressing your interest now, we will keep you informed so you can start reducing costs for your school as soon as possible.

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