Issue - meetings

The report summarises the findings from school audits undertaken in 2021/22 and a draft letter due to Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and Chairs of Finance/Resources.

Members considered the report which summarised the findings from the school audits undertaken in 2021/22 and the draft letter due to be sent to Headteachers, Governors and School Business Managers together with information on common audit findings.  

Members suggested that Head Teachers be sent the Scheme for Financing Schools, the Council’s Finance Manual for Schools, the Contract Procedure Rules and General Data Protection Regulations via their Council’s email addresses together with the school committees who deal with finance matters for the school. This would ensure it was received by the target audience.  It was also suggested that the Director of Education present the documents at the next secondary and primary headteachers meeting.

AGREED to note the Annual School Audit Report 2021/22 and agreed that it be shared with the Schools Forum, the Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and School Business Managers at the start of the new academic year.