ESFA Update local authorities: 6 March 2024
Updated 7 March 2024
Applies to England
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1. Information: the technical funding guide for individualised learner record funded skills bootcamps has been published
We have published an updated technical funding guide for Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)-funded Skills bootcamps for learning that started from 1 August 2023.
This guidance covers:
- the different components that make up the funding for skills bootcamps funded by ESFA through the Individualised Learner Record (ILR)
- co-funding and how it works
- how we use the ILR to calculate funding Additionally, this guidance now contains information about how we calculate funding for new contracts starting in the 2023 to 2024 funding year.
For further information please contact us via the help centre.
2. Information: spaces available for the risk protection arrangement webinar and 1:1 buying conversations
On Wednesday 20 March, 9:30am to 10am, the Schools Commercial team is hosting a free risk protection arrangement (RPA) webinar. The webinar will tell you everything you need to know about the Department for Education’s (DfE) RPA, an alternative to commercial insurance which aims to protect schools against losses due to any unforeseen and unexpected events.
You will find out how to access the RPA and ask any questions you may have. Sign up now.
On Tuesday 26 March, the Schools Commercial team is also offering the opportunity for a free, virtual 1:1 conversation with a member of the team, to see how we can support you. You can speak to us about anything you like to help you make informed buying choices for your school.
There is no pressure or obligation to take any of our recommendations forward following the conversation. Book your 1:1 conversation now.