17th November 2022

The Chart of Accounts and Automation Team will be attending the Schools and Academies Show at the NEC Birmingham on 17th November 2022.

We have a brief presentation in the DFE theatre at 11:30 and we will be available in the government village all day, where you can come and chat with us directly about how your trust can make efficiencies in financial reporting.

22nd September 2022

Academy Finance Professionals Power Hour – Cyber security

Join the next ESFA Power Hour webinar on 22 September from 15:00 to 16:00 to find out more about how your academy can meet the required cyber security standards.

During this webinar, you will learn:

• how to understand the risks and how cyber security standards help
• how to communicate and manage associated risks
• the design principles, content and synergy with other regulatory frameworks: NCSC’s Cyber Essentials, RPA, GDPR, KCSIE, DfE financial guidance
• about the available support and advice plus future developments.

We’ll also be joined by Tanya Arkle, Head of the School Resource Management Division and Gavin Davies, Head of the Financial Operational Policy and Strategy Team who will provide an insight into the ESFA’s approach to working with the sector and recognising the current financial challenges.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
Register now to guarantee your place.

9th October 2020

We have rescheduled our HR forum meeting with Eversheds to a virtual meeting on 9th October 2020.

Please register your interest by contacting us directly on admin@thefdforum.co.uk confirming the email address you will be using for the meeting.

13th March 2020

HR Forum Meeting – 13th March 2020

Eversheds has kindly offered to host a networking meeting for members of the HR forum. There will be a presentation on key developments in employment law together with a general legal and case law update.

There will also be an opportunity for members to discuss issues that are currently of concern and a chance to network.

A copy of the agenda to follow, although taking place in London, the event is open to everyone.

If you are able to attend, please let me know directly on admin@thefdforum.co.uk and I will confirm with a diary invitation.

The event will start at 9.30 am with registration and coffee and finish at 12.30 pm with a sandwich lunch.

Venue location:  London