Best Value for Schools

DfES

• A guide on Best Value in schools
• Benchmarking Performance
• Energy & Water Benchmarks [pdf file]
• Energy and water management
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Purchasing Guide for Schools
• School Finance - How to Benchmark & Why
• Supply teacher insurance
• Supply teacher study
• Value for money
  
  

Audit Commission:

• Comparing School Finances
• Controlling School Finances
• Managing School Resources
  
  - can all be found at: http://www.schools.audit-commission.gov.uk

Useful National Websites

• Public Sector Benchmarking Service
• Key facts about your area

LEA Best Value in Schools Initiatives

• Cumbria
• Devon
• Gloucestershire
• Hampshire - Letter | Statement

Budget Planning & Best Value in Schools

• Presentation made to schools*
  • Powerpoint version
  • RTF version

  * Please note that these slides were an aid to presentations made to Cornish schools and cannot fully reflect the content of the meetings. However, they may be of use in their own right.