Academy Trust Handbook 2024
A summary of 2024 Academy Trust Handbook updates and advice on how to make best use of the handbook throughout the year.
The sets out core governance and financial management obligations, as well as action that may be taken when obligations are not met. It is updated annually by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and all trusts must comply with the handbook as a condition of their funding agreement.
Those governing and supporting governance also need to refer to the Academy Trust Governance Guide.
This page covers:
- What鈥檚 new for 2024?
- What鈥檚 in the Academy Trust Handbook?
- Who should read the Academy Trust Handbook?
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