Guidance, information and resources for newly opened academies, academy trusts and free schools.
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Welcome from the Department for Education (DfE)
An introduction to this manual and working with DfE
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DfE and ESFA communications
How to get the latest information from DfE.
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Set up your business systems
How to get access to essential business systems
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Actions for new academies and academy trusts
Actions which should be completed within the first months of opening.
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Funding Agreement and Academy Trust Handbook
These documents provide a framework for implementing effective financial management and control.
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Funding and payments
An overview of funding and payments, including allocations, payment schedules and pupil premiums.
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Capital funding and estate management
An overview of capital funding and support for good estate management.
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Finance
Financial returns for academy trusts.
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Governance
Governance structures for academy trusts and resources to support trustees and governors.
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Support with managing resources
Information, tools, and guidance to help academies and trusts achieve the best value from their resources.
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DfE's role in safeguarding
Information on safeguarding.
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Complaints and whistleblowing
Academies complaints procedures and requirements.
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Regional directors
The role of regional directors
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Working with stakeholder groups
Information on stakeholder groups.