This book covers the most important aspects of these essential issues, such as:

• how and when to budget
• how to audit your school's facilities
• how to manage, maintain and improve your premises
• ways to gain extra funding for your premises
• what are the main Health and Safety issues, what are the common pitfalls, and what are the policies you really need.

David Miller is the Finance Manager responsible for Training, Product, and Business Development in the Children and Young People's Directorate of Sheffield City Council

John Plant is the Financial Services Manager in the Children and Young People's Directorate of Sheffield City Council

Paul Scaife is the Finance Manager for School Support, in the Children and Young People's Directorate of Sheffield City Council

Contents Chapter 1 Taking stock Chapter 2 Planning ahead Chapter 3 Annual budgets Chapter 4 Checking progress Chapter 5 Managing buildings Chapter 6 Managing health and safety Chapter 7 Reporting and getting help