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What is it?
Integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP) is a management process that helps you plan the best curriculum for your pupils with the funding you have available.
Any school phase or type can use it.
It involves:
- Measuring your current curriculum, staffing structure and finances
- Using the data to create a 3 to 5-year plan
You probably already use some form of ICFP when reviewing your curriculum and finances, but there are lots of resources available to help you take this further.
Why should we use it?
Linking your curriculum and financial planning can help you deliver a curriculum that’s:
- Financially sustainable
- The best your school can afford
- Tailored to your pupils’ needs
- Educationally successful
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach
