This section contains guidance for schools, FE colleges and local authorities on effective financial management, including an introduction to consistent financial reporting and advice on how to use benchmarking data to achieve best results.
Schools financial management
Improving the assurance system in LA maintained schools
Information about our proposal to improve the assurance system for financial management in LA maintained schools.
General article 02 April 2012
16-19 data information
Information about the 16-19 data available for LAs and providers on the Department's website.
General article 30 March 2012
Data on post-16 institutions
Education Funding Agency and the former YPLA's data on post-16 institutions.
General article 30 March 2012
16-19 funding allocations
Information on 16-19 funding allocations for 2012/13 and past allocations going back to 2005/6 for FE colleges, schools and local authorites.
General article 30 March 2012
Post-16 data by residence
Post-16 EFA data based on learner residence (local authority).
General article 29 March 2012
Information Management Portal
The Information Management Portal is a secure and efficient means of sharing confidential and sensitive information with DfE external partners and stakeholders including schools, academies, FE colleges and LAs.
General article 29 March 2012
FAQs about Learner assessment and payment system
Questions and answers on the EFA's learner assessment and payment system (LAPS).
FAQ 28 March 2012
Academies funding and finance
Overview of the Education Funding Agency's responsibilities for funding and supporting academies.
General article 28 March 2012
Financial benchmarking
An introduction to consistent financial reporting and guidance on accessing and using benchmarking data to achieve best value.
General article 03 February 2012
Efficiency and value for money in schools
Advice and online tools for improving efficiency in schools including 2010-11 school spending data.
General article 26 January 2012
