Day-to-day financial operations
This page provides an overview of schools financial operations impacted by local authority submission requirements.
School VAT claims
To submit a VAT reimbursement claim, download the schools VAT reimbursement form and email the completed form to schoolsfinance@birmingham.gov.uk.
For guidance on how to complete the form, watch our training video.
Statement of funding and provisional school budget payment schedule
- Cash sheets 2025/2026 - maintained schools
- Cash sheets 2025/2026 - academies
- LA deductions - April 2025
- LA deductions - May 2025
- LA deductions - June to August 2025
- Finance timetable for schools 2025/26
- Early years funding notification and calculator
Finance framework and controls
Find out about the finance framework and control processes that safeguard resources and maintain good governance in schools.
- Department of Education statutory guidance
- Birmingham City Council's Constitution
- Apprenticeship levy responsibilities for schools
- Consistent financial reporting (CFR) framework DfE guidance
Page last updated: 7 Janaury 2026
