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On behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), Entrust developed a series of fully funded webinars for school leaders at the start of 2021. The live webinars have concluded and the recordings are now available on demand so that you can watch again in your own time.

Throughout the series of six webinars, we focus upon School Resource Management and Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning. By watching these short videos, you will help your school deliver the best curriculum possible, achieving educational success and financial sustainability.

This series is aimed at School Business Professionals, Head Teachers, the Senior Leadership Team, Curriculum Leads, Governors and Trustees at both maintained schools and academies.

Academies Accounts Return - Introduction
Gain an understanding of the Academies Accounts Return, including its purpose, deadline, audit requirements and the required data to complete the return. We will discuss the Department for Education’s academy chart of accounts regarding this return introduce you to the Academies Accounts Return (AAR) workbook to ensure readiness for the more detailed session on completing the return.
Academies Accounts Return - In depth
We will discuss the specific information required for each section, along with its respective sources. Gain insight into addressing validation errors, and strategies to resolve them. We will discuss the online submission process for the Academies Accounts Return, followed by a Q and A.
Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning
In this session, we will explore the Department for Education (DfE) ICFP tools which are accessible to schools before defining and calculating some of the ICFP metrics. We will offer guidance on how to incorporate meaningful discussions regarding ICFP during strategic meetings.
Navigating DfE Technology Standards for School Business Professionals
This webinar is designed to familiarise School Business Professionals with the Digital and Technology Standards set by the DfE. We will explore specific areas relevant to School Business Professionals, including cyber security, business continuity plans and managing school devices. We will explore their implications for your role and how you play a pivotal role in adopting a comprehensive school-wide approach to meet these standards.
A Sustainable Estate and Climate Action Plans
Explore the critical role of school leaders in driving sustainability initiatives, understand the components of a climate action plan, and discover real-world case studies, funding options and best practices

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