School management

Data and standards, critical incidents, Essex School Forum, health and safety and other key school services including insurance, information for governors, legal services and finance.

Health and safety

Guidance on our subscription service and finding guidance and support in our secure area

Insurance

Guidance on insurance services for schools and finding guidance and support in our secure area

Recruitment and retention

Guidance and support for headteachers on how to recruit high-quality teaching staff and retain the best teachers.

Governing bodies

Guidance and support for school governing board members including how to become a local authority (LA) governor.

School finance

Guidance for managing budgets, costs and funding covering academy conversion, public duties claims, statutory information and VAT.

Energy procurement

Guidance on contract length, fixed and variable rates, comparing quotes like-for-like, using brokers, cost recovery and approved purchasing frameworks.

Data and standards

Data collection, education data, education inspection framework, statutory assessments, information governance and school workforce census.