ESFA Update academies: 16 February 2022
1. Action: coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine support allocations now available for ages 12 to 15
As part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine support programme, all children aged 12 to 15 are being offered 2 doses of vaccine.
The vaccination programme is expected to be delivered primarily through schools and funding has been made available to support this.
We have published the school level allocations for funding to support the rollout of the second phase of vaccination for 12- to 15-year-olds. Payments will be made at the end of April 2022.
You can read more about the 12 to 15 vaccination programme.
2. Action: alternative provision year 11 transition fund claim form now live
The alternative provision year 11 transition fund claim form is now live.
The deadline to submit your claim is Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 11:59pm.
We have published guidance to help you complete the form.
3. Reminder: coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing exceptional premises costs claim form to close soon
Schools and academies with secondary age pupils, along with colleges and other eligible establishments, have a short time remaining to submit claims for exceptional premises costs incurred during the mass testing of pupils and students on their return in January 2022.
The claim submission guidance is available on GOV.UK and the window to claim closes on Sunday, 20 February 2022. Claims submitted after this date will not be accepted and no extensions can be granted.
4. Reminder: Get help with technology: internet access and device claim form is open
The Get Help with Technology: internet access and device claim form is live.
The deadline to submit your claim is Sunday, 27 February 2022 at 11.59pm.
We have published guidance to help you complete the form.
You can read more on GOV.UK.
This is a reminder that the school resource management self-assessment tool checklist is now open for academy trusts to complete and return by Tuesday 15 March 2022.
All academy trusts with an open academy on 31 December 2021 must submit a checklist.
