What is GIAP?GIAP is a service that the Department for Education (DfE) are rolling out which will eventually replace Key to Success (KtS). KtS is nearly 20 years old and based on a discovery review in 2019 the DfE concluded the best way to...
Choose from the followingData protectionInformation about the Data Protection Act.Equality Act 2010Advice to help schools understand how the Equality Act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the Act.Freedom of informationRequirements of...
The Freedom of Information Act requires all maintained schools to publish or adopt a scheme of what public information they hold, where they hold it and how it can be accessed by an interested member of the public. From January 2005 an individual...
Choose from the followingAccounting guidance notesRelevant extracts relating to capital spending.Frequently asked questionsAnswers to questions about capital spending.
Extract from the accounting guidance notesDefinition of expenditure for capital purposes:The acquisition, reclamation, enhancement or laying out of landThe acquisition, construction, preparation, or enhancement of roads, buildings or other...
What is the difference between capital and revenue spending?Why can't I charge what I like to capital?What are the relevant legislation and accounting codes of practice?What can we charge to capital?What can we not charge to capital?Dealing with...
Headteacher has concerns about the SBM capabilityIn the first instance they should speak with the SBM in question and explain what their concerns are? Could it be as simple as them not understanding your school? Ensure their current headteacher is...
Procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money. Further information can be found on the following websites.Buying for schools...
School reportsThe research and data team produce a comprehensive range of reports for each school, analysing, interpreting and presenting individual schools’ data to support school improvement. These individual reports supplement...
School business manager profile for use by headteachers needing support with SBM duties at their school. Headteachers can log in to view the SBM outreach profiles as listed below.Why might you need SBM outreach supportYou have a SBM vacancy and...