ESFA Update academies: 1 June 2022
Published 1 June 2022
Applies to England
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1. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing funding for schools and colleges – allocations now available
Coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing funding is available to support schools and colleges that have incurred exceptional premises-related costs.
Allocations for the period 8 January to 18 February 2022 and for the extended period 19 February to 31 March 2022 for those special settings that were required to continue testing for a longer period are now available.
Further information, including guidance can be found on GOV.UK.
2. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery premium conditions of grant and indicative rates
In December 2021, the government announced an additional £1bn for a recovery premium over the next two academic years (2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024). Building on this year’s recovery premium, this will help schools to deliver evidence-based approaches to support the most disadvantaged pupils.
We have published further information on pupil eligibility, indicative funding rates and use of funding for the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
We have also published updated conditions of grant for the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
3. Information: join these webinars on approved frameworks and see how you could save money for your school
The Department for Education (DfE) is hosting webinars on how using our approved frameworks could help your school get value for money.
If you are responsible for buying goods and services for your schools, check out the range of informative webinars that could help you save time and money.
All sessions are free, use these Eventbrite links to join the Schools Commercial Team and take the opportunity to ask providers any questions you may have:
- YPO buildings in use overview – 14 June
- YPO buildings in use catering specific – 14 June
- ESPO catering – 16 June
- CCS agency supply – 21 June
- YPO buildings in use cleaning specific – 22 June
Follow our ‘Buying for Schools’ LinkedIn page to learn more about how we can support your school to buy goods and services.