The Department for Education is reviewing its policy on approval of pass-through arrangements in the LGPS.
In our recent ebriefing and webinar, we highlighted the need for academies to obtain consent from the Education Skills and Funding Agency (EFSA) where they are putting in place pass-through arrangements with contractors around the costs of being an employer in the LGPS.
The current position is that where staff have never been employed by the academy, consent to a pass-through will not be given. However, we understand that EFSA is currently looking at whether to change its policy on this, so that a pass-through will not automatically be rejected for this category of staff.
Unfortunately, the wheels are not going to turn quickly on this and it’s likely to be later in the year before we hear whether there will indeed be a change of policy.
For more information
If you would like to know more about the LGPS and pass-through arrangements, please contact Doug Mullen.
Latest news
New code puts complaint handling in the spotlight
he updated Housing Ombudsman’s (HO) Complaint Handling Code (the New Code) will become a statutory requirement on 1 April 2024 and will bring a significant step change for registered providers (RPs).
Monday 25 March 2024
Read moreAnthony Collins appoints returning partner as new head of funding
Specialist law firm Anthony Collins (AC) has appointed a new head of funding, returning partner, Jon Coane. Jon brings with him over 25 years of experience as a social impact […]
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Read more