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A-Z of BSF

Gateway Reviews
 

Reviews of a procurement project carried out at key decision points by a team of experienced people who are independent of the project team. The process provides assurance to a project owner that their project can progress successfully to the next stage. Gateways have been designed to support projects that procure services, construction/ property projects and IT-enabled business change projects. The Gateway Review process in local government is managed by 4ps. Gateway Reviews 1 & 3 are mandatory in the BSF programme.
More about Gateway Reviews on 4ps' website...

Governance
 

A number of models exist for the management of schools - Community, Trust, Foundation, Voluntary Aided and Academy being the main options. Schools may choose to adopt these themselves, or in discussion with the Local Authority. See also 'Diversity'.

Governing Body Approval
 

The formal record of a School's Governing Body agreeing to participate in the BSF programme, and (where applicable) contribute some of the Delegated School Budget to meet specific service costs. Usually in the form of a letter.