Guidance

Financial handbook for independent training providers

Financial handbook for independent training providers in receipt of funds from the Department for Education (DfE).

Applies to England

Documents

Financial handbook for independent training providers 2024

Details

This financial handbook applies to all independent training providers (ITPs) in receipt of funds provided directly by DfE.

It provides an overarching framework to support ITPs in applying financial management and governance controls, and includes requirements, recommended best practice and discretionary elements consistent with ITPs’ receiving public funds.

Updates to this page

Published 23 July 2025

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