Blogs & Updates
Welcome back! ESFA submission dates for 2021
January 08 2021
First of all, welcome back! No sooner are we back, we are in another lockdown.
Fingers crossed this won’t be for long and we will back in schools in no time. As we return after the Christmas break...
ESFA - Academies land and buildings collection tool
December 17 2020
Not long to go now! It’s only a matter of days before we can turn our attentions to our loved ones for the Christmas period.
It will certainly be one that we will remember for many reasons that is...
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...
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.
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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...
Academies Financial Handbook 2020 Released
July 09 2020
The ESFA have released their latest version of the Academies Financial Handbook which comes into effect from 1st September 2020.
As a condition of their funding agreement, Academy trusts must comp...
An update on the Internal Audit
June 23 2020
Did you know that Internal Audits can be done remotely?
As an Academy or Trust, you are considered an independent institution and are therefore responsible for the results you accomplish and how pu...
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