Need-to-know: Governance guides updated
The DfE has updated the governance guides for maintained schools and academy trusts. Here are the main changes you need to be aware of, which came into effect on 25 June 2025.
The governance guides for maintained schools and academy trusts were updated on 25 June 2025.
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We've outlined the key changes below, to help get you up to speed.
Chairs must sign off the PE and sport premium digital report
This is the form that must be returned to the DfE each year, detailing how your school has used its PE and sport premium funding. This year's report is due by 31 July.
This is outlined in section 7.3.1 of the governance guide for maintained schools and section
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