Last reviewed on 21 April 2021
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Ref: 42401

Your academy trust must:

  • Obtain the Education and Skills Funding Agency's (ESFA's) approval before entering into the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets beyond limits specified by the Academies Financial Handbook
  • Ensure that disposal achieves the best price that can reasonably be obtained
  • Obtain the ESFA's approval before entering into lease arrangements beyond limits specified in the Academies Financial Handbook
  • Ensure that any lease or disposal maintains the principles of regularity, propriety and value for money