School finance and budgeting

Guidance on finance regulations, school funding and effective financial management - as well as planned and actual spend on education and children and young peoples' services.

Complete the Schools Financial Value Standard

On an annual basis, maintained schools must complete the Schools Financial Value Standard.

Financing schools key documents

Maintained schools are required to comply with the LA's Scheme for Financing Schools which includes the Financial Regulations for Schools.

School funding documents

Budget reports

Further information on school funding can be found from the: