Effective Financial Governance - 2nd December 2025 17:30 - 19:30

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Statutory Training for Governors of Maintained Schools– it is a requirement under the LA protocols that someone on the current governing board has attended this course within the last 2 years (see pg3 of ‘Financial Classification of Schools 2022/23 V1’ BradfordSchoolsOnline/Finance/SFTProtocols)

Delivered by Andrew Redding (Schools Finance Team). The session explores school finance, the Governors' role & the current financial landscape. Includes KEY financial updates for 2025-26.

The strategic management of the school is dependent upon the effective use of the funds available for the benefit of its pupils is one of the most important tasks of any governing board.

Bradford Council School Funding Team have used their expertise to develop this course to:-

  • Explain the role of Governors who serve on a finance committee (or its equivalent).
  • Consider the Governor’s role setting the annual budget, agreeing financial priorities,
  • Mdium term financial planning, monitoring expenditure against the budget,
  • Variations to spending plans including virements, financial systems and procedures, delegated authority to the Head teacher, and financial benchmarking

Booking Information

Bookings should be made through www.skills4bradford.co.uk, any queries contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk


Information

Published: 20/11/2025
Audience: chairs of governors, governors, head teachers, school business managers, schools finance
Contact: School Governor Service

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