There are few changes from the 2021 Handbook, these are summarised as follows –
- Confirmation of the withdrawal of the Budget Forecast Return Outturn
- Clarification that prior approval of staff severance payments applies only to non-statutory/non-contractual payments
- Confirmation that trusts can enter into indemnities in the normal course of business without prior approval
- Confirmation that the at-cost requirement is met for all academies with a religious designation in connection with the provision of services by a related party to protect and develop their religious character
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