Finance & Admin
School finance rules in England depend on the type of school. Academy trusts must follow the Academy trust handbook: the 2026 edition took effect on 1 October 2026, with clarified procurement requirements for energy and management information systems. Maintained schools complete the schools financial value standard (SFVS) each year. This topic covers budgeting, procurement, audit and the administration behind them.
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