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New integrated curriculum and financial planning tools

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Governors · Headteachers · SBM
Published
10 September 2026
Reading time
3 min

In 30 seconds

The DfE has launched updated integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP) tools to help schools link staffing, curriculum and budgets.

Why it matters

With falling rolls in parts of Haringey, ICFP helps leaders model staffing decisions over three years before they become urgent.

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HEP has summarised the changes so you don’t have to. Member schools can read our view and what schools should do next.

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What you need to do

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  • Share with your school business manager
  • Model next year’s staffing structure

The detail

The DfE has launched updated integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP) tools to help schools link staffing, curriculum and budgets.

With falling rolls in parts of Haringey, ICFP helps leaders model staffing decisions over three years before they become urgent.

HEP will keep this item updated as further guidance is published. Members can read the HEP view and recommended next steps, and find related CPD and resources below.