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Technical guidance on how we have calculated allocations for 2019 to 2020
How academy trusts must report on their finances to give assurance to Parliament and the public about the use of resources.
An investigation report by the ESFA’s counter fraud and investigations team into concerns about the use of education provider funding.
A financial notice to improve issued to Westfield Academy by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
A financial notice to improve issued to Penny Bridge Church of England Primary School Limited by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Guidance to help providers meet the requirements for ILR data returns.
A financial notice to improve issued to The Ursuline Academy Ilford by the Education Funding Agency.
Summary of main changes for 2022 to 2023
The requirement for independent training providers to meet their general statutory responsibilities under company law, charity law and/or other applicable legislation, and under contracts of funding with DfE or ESFA.
A financial notice to improve issued to The Brookfield School Ltd by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
The business case between ESFA and HMRC for a debt and fraud data sharing pilot.
Foreword by David Withey, Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
Find out if this handbook applies to you.
Explains the ESFA funding system for providers taking part in the career learning pilot.
This section provides information on balances for schools
A financial notice to improve issued to Penketh Academy Trust by the Education Funding Agency.
A pdf copy of the 2019 edition of the handbook.
A financial notice to improve issued to St Anthony's Free School by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
A financial notice to improve issued to Cirrus Primary Academy Trust by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
A financial notice to improve issued to the LEAP Academy Trust by the Education Funding Agency.
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