INTRODUCTION

The 1988 and subsequent Education Acts raised a number of issues for the Bishop and Trustees in terms of their responsibility for the Catholic life and premises of diocesan schools.  Since then there have been significant changes in the management of school’s devolved formula capital, requiring a complete review of the existing guidelines. It is anticipated that the DfES will produce a written guide in October 2006, and therefore these guidelines may be revised upon receipt.

All matters contained within this document represent current practice and will not contravene legislation relating to the governing body of any school in Diocesan Trusteeship.

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	Document Cover
	Glossary
	C1      Charitable Status and Incorporation
	C2      Governing Body Bank Accounts
	C3      Types of Work and Sources of Funding
	C4      School Capital and Repair Projects
	C5      Appointment of Consultants
	C6      Financing School Projects
	C7      Diocesan Schools Building Fund
	C8      Gift Aid
	C9     Insurance Cover
	C10     School Associations
	C11     Early Years Education and Childcare
	C12     Extended Schools
	C13     Appendices            A  -  School Project Forms            B  -  DfES Forms (External link*)            C  -  CDM Regulations            D  -  Value Added Tax            E  -  Useful Contact Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers            F  -  Sample Letter of Appointment for Diocesan Trustees to act as Agent for                    Governing Bodies on School Project Contracts exceeding £100,000            G  -  Extract from the Education Act 1993 and Circular 15/93 Incorporation of                       Governing Bodies            H -  Gift Aid                   Copy of letter to Governors dated 6 July 2000                   Sample letter to Inland Revenue to start Gift Aid Scheme                   Sample Form to accompany letter

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* The Diocese of Portsmouth is not responsible for the content of external links.