Service level agreements: template and examples

Download and adapt our service level agreement template. See examples of SLAs used by schools and get guidance on determining the responsibilities of each party.

Last reviewed on 16 March 2023
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Contents
  1. Download our template
  2. Examples
  3. Governor approval of SLAs
  4. Determining responsibilities of the school and the provider
  5. Procurement: good practice and guidance

Download our template

Adapt this template to suit your school and the type of service provided.

KeyDoc: template for service level agreement (SLA) DOCX, 139.3 KB
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We worked with 2 of our associate education experts, Jaimini Lakhani and Martin Owen, to produce it.

Examples

SLA for school services 

The London Borough of Merton publishes its service level agreement for schools on its website. It includes the services it offers to schools and the standards schools can expect, as well as the charge for each service.

SLA for school libraries

Hampshire County Council has SLAs for primary and secondary schools, as well as special schools.

Governor approval of SLAs

Governing boards don't have to sign off on every SLA. However, you should refer to their scheme of financial delegation. 

Determining responsibilities