The school resource management advisers (SRMA) programme
Information about the SRMA programme and the hands-on support and tailored advice available to schools, academy trusts and local authorities.
Applies to England
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School resource management advisers (SRMAs) are accredited sector experts that provide peer-to-peer advice to schools and academy trusts on using revenue and capital resources to deliver the best possible educational outcomes for pupils.
This guidance covers:
- the role of school resource management advisers
- the purpose of a visit
- people who would typically be involved
- documentation required for the visit
- next steps and evaluation
This guidance is for schools, academy trusts and local authorities.
One-to-one mentoring
As part of the SRMA programme, there is a free, one-to-one mentoring programme for school business managers, school finance managers and chief financial and operating officers. The programme is designed to build your knowledge, ability and confidence through establishing a supportive peer-to-peer relationship. Places are limited. To find out if this is suitable for you, email Academy.Questions@education.gov.uk and we will send you further details.
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates
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Information on one to one mentoring added to page.
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The school resource management advisers programme guidance has been combined for academy trusts, local authorities and maintained schools.
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Updated to include information about one-to-one mentoring.
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'School resource management advisers: information for local authorities and maintained schools' has been updated to explain the option of a local authority summary report and follow-up deployment.
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First published.