Blogs & Updates

New funding for schools during Covid pandemic
  December 03 2020
I am sure you’re all counting down the days until you can sign off for a couple of weeks for the Christmas break. Obviously, it’s going to be a very different Christmas this year but one that I...
The Latest from the ESFA
  November 18 2020
As schools continue to deal with the ongoing difficulty, that is Covid-19, it is important that any update when it comes to school finances, is made aware of and publicised. As can be expected duri...
Promote wellbeing and learning with our partners Thrive
  October 16 2020
Reducing the impact of lockdown on your students. The Thrive Approach® offers practical tools and training to promote wellbeing and help prevent mental health issues for all children and young peo...
How schools can use Covid-19 catch-up funding to support pupils’ social and emotional needs
  October 01 2020
In July, the Government announced that children in England would benefit from a £1 billion Covid “catch-up” package to tackle the impact of lost teaching time during the pandemic. While ...
Consistent Financial Reporting framework update 2020/21
  September 07 2020
Following our previous updates about the CFR framework we have provided the latest information for 2020/2021. This year will involve a large period of adjustment for us all, not just financially bu...
2019/20 Financial Statements Deadline Extension
  August 27 2020
Due to the challenges that Covid-19 has presented, the ESFA have been constantly monitoring their demands of academy trusts, especially when it comes to the submission of their financial statements. ...
Covid-19 Catch-up Premium
  August 20 2020
School children across the country have experienced unparalleled disruption to their education as a result of COVID-19. The combined impact of lost time in education will be extensive, and it is imp...
The Latest ESFA Update
  August 10 2020
The recent ESFA update has provided plenty of information concerning the 2020/21 academic year. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many an update concerning deadline and funding cha...
Letter to Accounting Officers
  August 03 2020
The ESFA have released their letter to accounting officers in academy trusts. This is the first letter distributed since April and a lot has happened in that time. Schools have faced immense challen...
Covid Summer Food Fund
  July 08 2020

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Families will face increased pressure on household budgets over the coming months. That is why the DfE are launching a Covid Summer Food Fund which will enable children who are eligible for benefits-...