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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.