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Guidance for academy trusts on how to request approval for appointing an off-payroll accounting officer or chief financial officer.
Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to buy goods and services, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Guidance on what to consider and when to get approval for novel, contentious or repercussive transactions.
How organisations can bid for contracts as a consortium, including the relevant requirements set out in the invitation to tender (ITT).
Information on leasing activities for academy trusts following the introduction of international financial reporting standard (IFRS 16 leases).
Audit and regularity assurance requirements for further education colleges, sixth-form colleges and designated institutions.
Guidance to help academies and academy trusts complete their budget forecast return.
Red flags indicating potential fraud in schools, colleges and independent training providers.
Information to help schools, academies and others understand costs for schools in England.
A guide to help academy trusts choose an accounting firm to audit their accounts.
Information to help local authorities complete and submit their APT for 2025 to 2026.
Guidance for local authorities on how to use the early years pupil premium (EYPP).
A guide to help academy trusts make sure their internal processes and procedures are effective.
A guide to help academy trusts manage risk effectively.
Important dates for payments, publications, and local authority actions in the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
Framework outlining the knowledge, skills and behaviours that chief executive officers need to effectively lead a large trust.
How to complete the estimating pupil numbers form for academic year 2026 to 2027
Guidance to support academy trusts setting levels of pay for executive leaders.
A guide to help academy trustees assess if an academy trust is a going concern.
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