Research and analysis

School resource management tools and resources: formative evaluation

Qualitative research into the use of 3 school resource management tools and resources provided by the Department for Education.

Applies to England

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School resource management tools: formative evaluation

Details

Research with 55 school business professionals from local authority-maintained schools and academy trusts.

The 3 tools and resources examined were:

  • schools financial benchmarking
  • view my financial insights (VMFI)
  • integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP)

The work will be of interest to:

  • school business professionals
  • school leaders
  • governors and trustees

In autumn 2024 the financial benchmarking and insights tool (FBIT) became the principal place for schools to examine their financial data and benchmark their spending.

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Published 10 June 2022

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