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ESFA Update: 22 November 2023

ESFA Update contains the latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Applies to England

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Latest for further education

Article Title
Action final chance to register to Taking Teaching Further 2023
Reminder independent training providers – financial statements submission reminder
Reminder R04 ILR data return (06 December 2023) 
Reminder new recognition of prior learning (RPL) changes go live on 30 November 2023 
Reminder 2022 to 2023 final reconciliation statements 
Information adult education budget (AEB) performance management review, December 2023
Information Skills Bootcamps delivery in FE colleges
Information IfATE’s revisions status report for November 2023

Latest information for academies

Article Title
Action use the National Tutoring Programme calculator tool to plan and track tuition
Reminder R04 ILR data return (06 December 2023)
Reminder academies national non-domestic rates (NNDR) adjustments to previous claims
Information Academies Accounts Return 2022 to 2023 pension guidance has been updated
Information new resource for academy trusts - : Financial management system (FMS) provider matrix
Information good practice guide on academy trust reserves
Information update to dedicated schools grant (DSG) 2023 to 2024
Information join these webinars on approved frameworks and see how you can save money for your school
Information Stratford-upon-Avon and Wakefield school business professional (SBP) roundtables – spaces available
Information getting your school ready for winter
Feedback take part in user research about a new Department for Education (DfE) service

Items for local authorities

Article Title
Action Use the National Tutoring Programme calculator tool to plan and track tuition
Reminder R04 ILR data return (06 December 2023)
Reminder 2022 to 2023 final reconciliation statements
Information adult education budget (AEB) performance management review, December 2023
Information publication of early years teachers’ pay additional grant (EY TPAG)
Information update to dedicated schools grant (DSG) 2023 to 2024
Information join these webinars on approved frameworks and see how you can save money for your school
Information Stratford-upon-Avon and Wakefield school business professional (SBP) roundtables – spaces available
Information getting your school ready for winter
Feedback take part in user research about a new Department for Education (DfE) service
Published 22 November 2023