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Statutory guidance for local authorities on producing and amending school financing schemes.
Financial handbook for independent training providers in receipt of funds from the Department for Education (DfE) or Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This handbook is effective from 1 August 2024.
This guide explains how academies are paid and how to change bank details.
Use find a learning aim to search for specific aims. Also, find information about data sources for the individualised learner record (ILR).
The need for academy trusts to conduct checks to ensure systems are effective and compliant.
The financial freedoms and limits applying to academy trusts.
Where to find a list of publicly-funded further education (FE) colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Information for voluntary-aided schools about capital funding, including relevant forms.
Information for employers about how apprentices in England are assessed using end-point assessment.
When providers will receive payments, reporting requirements and agreeing a price. Includes employer contribution towards training (co-investment) and VAT.
How to create an academies complaints procedure that complies with the Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2014.
ESFA college and local authority annual Accountability Agreements and the Local Needs Duty Information for 2024 to 2025
Allocations of the funding amounts for schools and local authorities through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) for 2022 to 2023 academic year.
The requirements in the handbook brought together into one list: the 'musts'.
How to get help, support and send feedback.
We monitor the data reported to us as part of our assurance work to review how the funding system and funding rules operate.
This page helps you compare different FMS providers so your academy trust is able to choose a provider who will enable you to automate your financial returns to DfE.
Check if your students are compliant with the maths and English condition of funding.
What employers, providers and apprentices must do and can expect from an apprenticeship. Includes what an apprenticeship is, contracts, pay, recognition of prior learning, and training.
Guidance to help provide free meals to disadvantaged 16 to 18 year old students in further education funded institutions.
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