Authorisation Limits Policy
Click Here| Commitment to Purchase | Certification of Invoice | Approval of Virement | |
| Governing Body | No Limits | No Authority | No Limits |
| Head Teacher | £30k | No Limits | £30k |
| Deputy Head Teachers | £10k | No Limits | £5k |
| Business Manager | £2k | No Authority | No Authority |
| Phase Leaders / SENCO | £2k | No Authority | No Authority |
| Finance Officer | No Authority | No Authority | No Authority |
The scheme of delegation to staff is the responsibility of the Head Teacher. It should be consistent with the principles of internal financial control regarding separation of duties.
Clear definitions of the duties and responsibilities of staff should be produced in writing and be consistent with the framework of delegation established by the Governing Body.
No expenditure may be committed unless sufficient provision exists within the specific budget heading.
No new item involving a commitment to expenditure in the current or future years exceeding limits set by the Governing Body, may be approved without a full report on the financial implications to the full Governing Body or Resources Committee.
Exceptionally urgent action may be approved by the Chair and one other member of the Governing Body/Committee subject to reporting this to the Governing Body/Resources Committee at its next meeting.
Committee with oversight for this policy
Governing Body
Policy to be approved by the Governing Body
July 2025
Policy last reviewed by the Governing Body
July 2025
Policy last ratified and adopted by the Governing Body
July 2025
Policy / Document due for review
July 2026