DAO 05/21 Mandating Functional Standards from end September 2021

‘Dear Accounting Officer’ letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.



Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.



DfE guidance on vocational contingencies published

Exams and other formal assessments will go ahead for vocational and technical qualifications and other general qualifications



Ofqual’s approach to grading exams and assessments in summer 2022 and autumn 2021

Ofqual’s approach to grading for GCSE, AS and A levels to be fair to students: a transition year in 2022.



G7 Finance Ministers meeting to discuss global tax reform

Chancellor Rishi Sunak chaired a virtual meeting with G7 finance ministers today (Wednesday) to discuss international tax reform.