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Finance Cycle and Deadline Dates

The Finance Cycle and Academic Calendar for Kent maintained schools provides all the financial returns deadline dates you will need throughout the year to ensure you meet your statutory financial obligations. On the reverse, you will find detailed advice on the financial obligations for your governing body and when they should be carried out.

Print your copy of the school finance cycle below:

  • 2024-25 Finance Cycle and Deadline Dates for Schools (PDF, 179.3 KB)
  • 2023-24 Finance Cycle and Deadline Dates for Schools (PDF, 203.3 KB)

The Finance Cycle and Academic Calendar for academies provides the EFA stipulated financial returns deadline dates. On the reverse, you will find advice on the financial role of the governing body.

Print your copy of the academy finance cycle below:

  • 2023-24 Finance Cycle and Deadline Dates for Academies (PDF, 206.9 KB)

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