individuals to bring action in respect of Where the School has formulated and adopted it's victimisation; and for connected purposes." own whistle blowing policy check that this covers the following: Following on from the Act, each LA has developed its own Whistle Blowing policy to - the/method to raise concerns provide protection for individuals who disclose - contains an Independent point of disclosure (i.e. malpractice and wrongdoing. This policy will someone not involved in the management of the to the school and it would be appropriate School) for the governing body to consider the LAs policy and endorse procedures for school staff - gives a Guarantee of anonymity and ensure its staff are made aware of its existence. In particular, they should be made aware of: 2) Determine and assess the arrangements that are in place to make sure that staff are aware of it. * The categories of staff to who the protection is available * The of malpractice and wrongdoing that 3) Obtain evidence to verify that the Governing are covered; Body has approved the Whistle blowing Policy * The routes available within the LA for raising issues. (Note - the School may adopt its own whistle blowing procedures.) School: Period 2017/18 Auditor Date Type: Schools Reviewed by Date Budget Planning, Monitoring and Reporting [2] Control Area: Ref Control Process Testing Procedure Completed by Date Result Key 2.1.1 Appropriate Budget Setting Procedures Key There should be an adequate framework that 1) Through discussion with the Head Teacher and will ensure an appropriate budget is prepared the examination of budget establish whether and approved prior to commencement of the all factors were taken into account. For example, financial year. Effective budget setting should lettings income etc. This should be based on the incorporate the following factors: best and most complete information available
individuals to bring action in respect of victimisation; and for connected purposes." Following on from the Act, each LA has developed its own Whistle Blowing policy to provide protection for individuals who disclose malpractice and wrongdoing. This policy will to the school and it would be appropriate for the governing body to consider the LAs policy and endorse procedures for school staff and ensure its staff are made aware of its existence. In particular, they should be made aware of: * The categories of staff to who the protection is available * The of malpractice and wrongdoing that are covered; * The routes available within the LA for raising issues. (Note - the School may adopt its own whistle blowing procedures.) Where the School has formulated and adopted it's own whistle blowing policy check that this covers the following: - the/method to raise concerns - contains an Independent point of disclosure (i.e. someone not involved in the management of the School) - gives a Guarantee of anonymity 2) Determine and assess the arrangements that are in place to make sure that staff are aware of it. 3) Obtain evidence to verify that the Governing Body has approved the Whistle blowing Policy School: Period 2017/18 Auditor Date Type: Schools Reviewed by Date Control Area: Budget Planning, Monitoring and Reporting [2] Ref Key Control Process Testing Procedure Completed by Date Result 2.1.1 Appropriate Budget Setting Procedures Key There should be an adequate framework that will ensure an appropriate budget is prepared and approved prior to commencement of the financial year. Effective budget setting should incorporate the following factors: 1) Through discussion with the Head Teacher and the examination of budget establish whether all factors were taken into account. For example, lettings income etc. This should be based on the best and most complete information available
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