tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2025-06-18T12:45:18+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/find-a-dfe-approved-framework-for-your-school2025-06-18T12:45:18+01:00Buying for schools: find an approved framework agreementUse a Department for Education (DfE) approved framework agreement to help you buy goods and services for your school.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/join-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa-for-schools2025-06-04T12:33:03+01:00Join the risk protection arrangement (RPA) for schoolsHow public sector schools can join the risk protection arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance, which may save time and money.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-school-resource-management-advisers-srma-programme2025-04-16T10:14:54+01:00The school resource management advisers (SRMA) programmeArrange support and tailored advice for schools, academy trusts and local authorities through the SRMA programme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/buying-for-schools--22025-04-04T12:33:53+01:00Buying for schoolsResources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/make-a-claim-through-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa2025-03-21T09:30:07+00:00Make a claim through the risk protection arrangement (RPA)Information for public sector schools that are existing members of the RPA about membership rules and how to make a claim.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/choosing-a-school-management-information-system-mis2025-03-06T15:57:07+00:00Choosing a school management information system (MIS)An appropriate MIS can have a clear impact on pupil outcomes and staff workload. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/copyright-licences-information-for-schools2024-12-03T16:41:20+00:00Copyright licences for state schools in EnglandGuidance on copyright licences and how copyright affects schools.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/choosing-a-trusts-financial-management-system-fms2024-08-12T11:59:00+01:00Choosing a trust’s financial management system (FMS)Compare FMS providers so your academy trust can choose a system that will enable you to automate your financial returns to the Department for Education.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-as-an-sme-effectively2023-03-23T16:53:44+00:00How to bid for government contracts as an SME effectivelySteps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-as-a-consortium2020-09-08T10:12:14+01:00How to bid for government contracts as a consortiumHow organisations can bid for contracts as a consortium, including the relevant requirements set out in the invitation to tender (ITT).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/deal-for-schools-hiring-supply-teachers-and-agency-workers2019-01-14T09:00:01+00:00Deal for schools: hiring supply teachers and agency workersHow schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.