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Financial data structure and guide for automating academy trust financial returns.
1. Introduction The academies chart of accounts (ACoA) is the Department…
1. General information - automating the academies accounts return This…
How public sector schools can join the risk protection arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance, which may save time and money.
Information to help academy trusts submit their budget forecast return to the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Information for public sector schools who are existing members of the RPA about membership rules and how to make a claim.
Use a Department for Education (DfE) approved framework agreement to help you buy goods and services for your school.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
A framework to help schools to collect information about their income and expenditure.
Explains the financial health and resource management standards schools need to confirm they have met in the schools financial value standard (SFVS).
Digital form for organisations and individuals to notify the Department for Education (DfE) of their bank account and payment details.
Guidance for academy trusts, external auditors and reporting accountants on preparing, auditing and submitting an academy trust's annual financial statements.
School and academy governors can explore these questions to help schools manage their resources and money efficiently.
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Guidance for the view my financial insights (VMFI) tool which provides users with insights into the financial position and performance of schools.
Information about the SRMA programme and the hands-on support and tailored advice available to schools, academy trusts and local authorities.
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
Guide to help academies complete the budget forecast return
This guidance provides details on how to register, manage your account and allocate user roles for Identity and Access Management System (IDAMS).
Guidance on copyright licences and how copyright affects schools.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
This self-assessment checklist helps academy trusts check they are managing resources effectively and identify any adjustments they need to make.
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