Maximising value for pupils

The government has provided a suite of guidance for schools on how to maximise value setting out how government will work with schools and trusts to ensure every pound delivers the best outcomes for pupils.

The programme tackles systemic barriers and supports schools and trusts to allocate resource effectively across 4 pillars. It explains current initiatives, future plans and practical tools to help schools and trusts secure better deals, optimise budgets and reinvest savings to improve education for all children.

Commercial

This page brings together tools and guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) to support schools and trusts to get better value for money in line with procurement regulations. Achieving better value when buying

Assets

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to maintain, improve and use their financial and physical assets effectively. Maximising school and trust resources: managing financial and physical assets

Workforce Support

To help schools and trusts to plan their workforce, recruit effectively and develop staff to meet pupils’ needs. Strategic workforce planning for schools and trusts

Developing capability, including digital and commercial

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to build capability, improve commercial expertise and meet digital standards. Improve your school’s and trust’s digital and financial planning