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Maximising value for pupils: guidance for schools and trusts

Guidance, support and a policy document for schools and trusts to maximise value from resources, ensuring every pound delivers for children.

The guidance and policy document on this page:

  • support schools and trusts to maximise value from resources
  • describe the government’s policy on helping schools and trusts plan and manage resources effectively through 4 key pillars:

    • commercial
    • assets
    • workforce
    • developing capability, including digital and technology

Maximising value for pupils: policy paper

Sets out how government will work with schools and trusts to maximise value from resources, ensuring every pounds delivers the best outcomes for pupils.

Pillar 1: Commercial

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to buy goods and services, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.

Pillar 2: Assets

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to maintain, improve and use their financial and physical assets effectively.

Pillar 3: Workforce

Support for schools and trusts to plan their workforce, recruit effectively and develop staff to meet pupils’ needs.

Pillar 4: Developing capability, including digital and commercial

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to build capability, improve commercial expertise and meet digital standards.

Updates to this page

Published 4 December 2025