EFA e-bulletin for schools, colleges, local authorities and other 16 to 19 providers: 7 January 2016
Published 7 January 2016
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1. Reminder: auditors of academy trusts and sixth-form colleges to complete a short online form
For audit firms that conduct audits of academy trusts and sixth forms colleges, please complete this short online form by 31 January 2016. Only one form is required for each audit firm.
The form should be completed each year to confirm you are aware of the latest framework, and any other relevant changes and information that will impact upon your work. This information helps us communicate effectively with you.
2. Information: 16 to 19 Bursary Fund (vulnerable student bursaries)
It has come to our attention that some institutions have yet to submit a claim to draw down funds from the Student Bursary Support Service (SBSS).
If you are an education institution that has identified students who meet the eligibility criteria for the vulnerable student bursary you are reminded that vulnerable student funding claim forms should be submitted whenever new students are identified. Eligibility criteria details are available in the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide for 2015 to 2016.
Claims should be submitted via the SBSS online portal. Institutions can submit as many claims as they need during the year. Please do not leave submitting claims until the end of the academic year.
Regular submission of claims supports the EFA in monitoring the number of eligible students and funding requirements. It also ensures that institutions do not need to use their discretionary bursary fund allocations for vulnerable student payments.