This is a requirement for Academies, but is good practice for all Schools. Click the link on thr right to view Longfield Academy’s Value for Money Statement.
Resources: SBM Update
Value for Money Statement
Potential savings associated with the application of renewable energy schemes
The following information has been kindly provided by D3 Associates.
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Academies Financial Handbook
The following information was kindly provided by Clive Owen and Co LLP
The 2013 edition of the Academies Financial Handbook was released by the Education Funding Agency (‘EFA’) in July 2013. The new Handbook is effective from 1 September 2013.
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Asset Register
An Asset Register enables faster and simpler auditing, facilitates compliance with industry regulations and assists the recording of maintenance responsibilities,
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School Eye View… Tips for submitting successful ACMF grants
Andrew Collishaw Finance Director at Longfield Academy share his top tips for submitting successful ACMF grants.
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Agency Worker Regulations
Jon Sheridan (HR associate with Education World Ltd) explains the Agency Worker Regulations and examines how the new pay arrangements might assist in controlling staff cover costs.
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School teachers’ Pay and Conditions checklist
Kindly provided by Bond Dickinson.
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SBM Council Terms of Reference
View the full terms of references for the council group.
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SBM Council Members
See the full list of our SBM Council Members alongside any vanacanies.
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The Risks and Benefits of Community Use
It seems the obvious solution to making the school budget go a little further but is hiring out your school facilities just that simple?
Many schools open their doors to local clubs who regularly hire out sports facilities and such like, in order to provide additional income to the schools budget. But what is stopping these schools from doubling, or even trebling this extra revenue, that fully embracing a community lettings service can bring? Julie Moorhouse, Community Development Manager at Kajima Community outlines the real benefits and risks involved as well as providing a few hints and tips for schools looking to develop a community lettings service.
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Draft SEN Code of Practice: for 0 to 25 years
3 MINUTE READ from The School Bus
The DfE has produced statutory guidance concerning Part 3 of the Children and Families Bill; the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice.
The 174 page guidance was published in October 2013 and contains a wealth of information that school leaders and local authorities (LAs) may find valuable. The Code provides practical advice on how to identify, assess and make provision for children and young people with SEN.
This information will enable schools to gain a clear understanding of the duties, policies and procedures inherent within the Code and also to ensure that the statutory duties towards Children with SEN are effectively fulfilled.
The key points concerning the SEN Code of Practice Statutory Guide have been presented in this 3-Minute Read in an efficient and concise manner.
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Maternity risks – are you prepared for long term absence?
The Senior Underwriter at The Education Broker talks about how a maternity risk could affect your budget and what you can do to protect your school…
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