ESFA Update local authorities: 24 January 2024
Published 24 January 2024
Applies to England
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1. Action: make the most of your National Tutoring Programme grant until 31 August 2024
A common misconception that some schools have about the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) is that you have to spend your funding allocation in full.
Your NTP grant can be used to subsidise 50% of tutoring costs – you don’t need to spend it all to benefit.
For more information:
- view your NTP funding allocation
- read the 2023/24 guidance for schools
- download the NTP calculator tool and watch this video for a quick demonstration of how to use it.
2. Information: are you looking to buy cleaning or catering services for your school?
If your cleaning or catering contract is coming up for renewal, there are several DfE-approved frameworks offering a quick, simple and competitive route to buy.
On Thursday 1 February the Schools Commercial team is hosting 2 free webinars with a focus on DfE-approved cleaning and catering frameworks, to help you make an informed choice on the best deal for your school. Click on the links to find out more and book your place:
You can find the full programme of webinars for the spring term on the spring 2024 webinar page.
3. Information: Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) – how procurement will change for some schools and trusts
In the latest Buying for Schools blog post, Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations for Get help buying for schools, explains what Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) means for people who buy for schools and trusts and how they can get ready for the changes ahead.
To find out more, read the blog post on GOV.UK.