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DfE Update local authorities: 14 May 2025

Published 14 May 2025

Applies to England

1. Reminder: Submit your section 151 (S151) officer assurance return and schools financial value standard (SFVS) assurance statement for 2024 to 2025

The deadline for submitting the S151 officer assurance return and SFVS assurance statement for 2024 to 2025 is 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.

You will find information and instructions for completing your returns on GOV.UK.

For any queries, contact us through the Customer Help Portal.

2. Webinar: DfE Energy for schools: simplified buying of gas and electricity

Wednesday 11 June 2025, 9:30am to 10:00am. Register online

3. Webinar: Buying ICT for your school

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:00am to 11:30am. Register online

4. Webinar: The Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) webinar

Wednesday 11 June 2025, 2:00pm to 2:30pm. Register online