School benchmarking data

Benchmarking allows you to check how your school's finances compare with other similar schools.

Schools benchmarking data for the financial year 2018 - 2019 is attached to this page.

If you have any queries please contact Adele Price, email: adele.price@derbyshire.gov.uk.

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Consistent financial reporting (CFR)

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Copyright for schools

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Early years single funding formula

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Letting of school premises

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Procurement

The Department for Education (DfE) and the Crown Commercial Service have developed free elearning procurement training modules for school staff who are responsible for budgets and buying.

Provision for doubtful debts - treatment at year-end

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Public liability insurance for bonfires and fireworks displays

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Risk management funding support

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Schools financial value standards (SFVS)

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