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Services for
schools
2021/22 Directory
www.cornwall.gov.uk/sfs
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Welcome to the 2020/21 Services for
Schools offer
We are delighted to present our 2020/21 Services 4
Schools offer for schools and educational settings in
Cornwall.
We have an extensive service offer that includes
services for Pupil Support, Curriculum Development
and Support, HR and Finance, Statistical Analysis, ICT
and Systems, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Property
and Environment and Payroll.
All of our services are outlined in this directory, including how the
services can benefit your school or group of schools.
If you are Multi Academy Trust, then please contact individual
services for information about bespoke supports options that
could be available for block purchases across groups of schools.
There is a direct contact for each service within the Directory to
advise you on that specific service.
Alternatively if you have a more general enquiry you can reach the
S4S team by emailing: services4schools@cornwall.gov.uk
We hope you find this Directory useful. Please continue to share
your views with us about what is working well, services that can be
improved and services you feel we should be offering.
We wish you a successful academic year and look forward to
continuing to work in partnership with you for the benefit of
Cornwall’s children and young people.
Meredith Teasdale
Strategic Director, Together for Families
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Why Choose Cornwall Council?
Cornwall Council’s Services for Schools offer is delivered by
staff with a wealth of relevant experience, knowledge and
skills. Services are well respected and valued by schools as
demonstrated in testimonials throughout this directory.
We are committed to:
Delivering high quality services that your school can depend on;
Providing excellent value for money;
Supporting you to comply with national/legislative standards where
applicable;
Offering bespoke and standard packages to meet your school’s needs;
Information governance;
Clear corporate processes;
Established multi professional and multi-agency working;
Suitably qualified staff, covered by the necessary DBS checks as required.
We provide both core service level agreements which are purchased for the
full academic year and also flexible support services which can be bought on
a pay as you go basis when needed.
Costs
We appreciate the challenges that schools face during difficult financial times
and our services are designed and priced to help you manage your budgets.
Whereas some services are free, other services are chargeable, offering high-
quality, professional and cost-effective support, enabling your school to meet
regulatory requirements whilst improving outcomes. If the costs of the service
you are interested in are not included in this brochure, it means that they are
bespoke and can only be determined after discussing your requirements.
We encourage collaboration between Schools to ensure our services are
accessible and affordable for all.
Feedback, Compliments and Complaints
We want to hear from you to ensure that we are providing you with the best
experience, from visiting the webpage, the detail provided within this
brochure through to the service delivery.
If you wish to tell us how can we improve our offer, what services you would
like to see or share any good or bad experiences, please contact
services4schools@cornwall.gov.uk
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Commercial Terms
By purchasing our services, you are entering into a contractual agreement
with Cornwall Council. For further information, you can view our Terms and
Conditions on page 124 or download it via our online Services4Schools
webpage.
How to purchase our services
We aim to make purchasing our services as easy as possible. There are two
ways to buy our services.
Option 1: Online via the SfS web portal
The Services for Schools web portal allows schools to purchase many of the
services within this directory. Services which can be bought through the web
portal are identified in this directory.
Logging in
Visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/sfs and enter your login details. Your username is
always your email address. If you have forgotten your password, this can be
reset by using the Forgotten your Password facility or by contacting the
Services for Schools Support Team at services4schools@cornwall.gov.uk.
Viewing Services
Once logged in, you can view the various providers on the left-hand side of
the screen – these can be viewed by Category (default) or by Name. Click on
the name of the provider to view what is being offered by that provider to
your school. Core packages (normally those which cover your school for the
full academic year) are highlighted in GREEN, whilst those services
highlighted in BLUE are Flexible Support items (instant ‘pay as you go’-type
purchases that can be made throughout the school year). Click on the service
to view an explanation of what is being offered.
Users
All schools have three registered users:
Administrator – This would normally be the School Secretary or Business
Manager. Administrators can select services but do not have the permissions
to approve submissions. Please note that all users can purchase Flexible
Support items without requiring approval – these are instant ‘pay as you go’-
type purchases that can be made throughout the school year.
Headteacher – The Headteacher can select services, as well as approve
submissions. Approval can be given and then passed to the nominated
Governor for approval, or the Headteacher can approve the submission
themselves on behalf of the Governor.
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Governor - This would normally be the Chair of Governors, or another
Governor who has the authority to approve submissions on behalf of the
Governing Body.
Once you are logged-in, you can update the user details for your school by
selecting User Maintenance in the menu at the bottom-left corner of the
screen.
Option 2: Contacting Services Directly
For services that are not available via the SfS web portal and for those where
you want to negotiate a bespoke package, contact the service direct using the
contact information provided in this directory.
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Contents
Effective Leadership and Management
Administration of Transactional Payroll and HR for Academies 10
Administration of Transactional Payroll and HR for Maintained Schools 11
Self-Administration for Academies 12
Audit Services - Internal Audit and Risk 13
Counter Fraud - Fraud Risk in Schools 14
Legal Services (Cornwall Legal) 15
HR Safeguarding Team - Safer Recruitment 16
HR Safeguarding Team - DBS Checks 17
HR Recruitment and Resourcing Team 18
Cornwall HR - Employment Advice, Guidance and Support 19
Cornwall HR Learning and Development 20
LFS Team Standard / Standard Plus Service 21
LFS Team Help Desk and ‘Safety Net’ 22
LFS Team Standard Financial Assurance 23
LFS Team Consultancy 24
Teacher Trade Union Pooled Facilities Fund 25
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Health and Safety Core Service 27
Health and Safety Coordinator Support 28
CLEAPSS Subscription (Including RPA for Secondary Schools) 29
Fire Risk Assessment 30
2nd Party Property Compliance Audit 31
Glazing Survey 32
Health and Safety Assessment of Contractors 33
Health and Safety Project Work 34
Display Screen Equipment Specialist Assessment 35
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training 36
Risk Assessment Training 37
Incident Investigation Training 38
Evac Chair Training 39
Asbestos Awareness Training 40
Occupational Health Core Contract 41
Occupational Health Pay As You Use 42
Wellbeing Core Service 43
Be Mindful About Mental Health 44
Building Personal Resilience, Agility and Adaptability 45
Tiredness and Fatigue Awareness (Tools and Tips) 46
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Well @ Work 47
Managing Teams in a Digital World 48
Tree Risk Management and Advisory Service 49
Water Safety Services 50
Pest Control Service 51
Air Quality Consultancy 52
School Meals Direct 53
Building Control 54
Pupil Safeguarding, Development and Support
Cornwall Outdoors – Outdoor Education Centres, Camps and 56
Outreach Work
Cornwall Outdoors Safety on School Visits for Academies 57
Education Business Partnership for Secondary Schools 58
Education Business Partnership for Primary Schools – 59
Business Enterprise Challenge
Education Business Partnership for Primary Schools – 60
Have a Go At Work
Education Business Partnership for Primary Schools – 61
Escape Room Skills Challenge
School Support and Specialist Services
School Admissions Application Ranking Service 63
School Admissions Appeal Case Presentation Service 64
Independent School Admission and Exclusions Appeal Panel Services 65
Data and Statistics Service for Academies 66
Fisher Family Trust - FFT Aspire 67
Education Welfare Service - Support Package 68
Educational Psychology 69
Educational Psychology - Flexible Support 70
Education Library Service - Gold Service 71
Education Library Service - Silver Service 72
Education Library Service - Bronze Service 73
Education Library Service - Deposit Service 74
Free School Meals and Pupil Premium Administration for Academies 75
IMS ESS SIMS - Core Service 76
IMS ESS SIMS – Upgrade Service 77
IMS ESS SIMS – RBUSS Backup Service 78
IMS ESS SIMS – Flexible Support 79
School Effectiveness Cornwall Core SLA 80
School Effectiveness Cornwall Flexible and Bespoke Support 81
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Terms and Conditions
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Effective Leadership
and Management
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Administration of Transactional
Payroll and HR for Academies
Cornwall Council currently processes 44 payrolls Contact Details
each month to a wide range of customers across Transactional Services
Cornwall and Devon. 01872 323500
We will provide a comprehensive Payroll, Pension firstpoint@cornwall.gov.uk
and HR administration service including the www.payrollservices.cornwall.gov.uk
calculation and payment of salaries ensuring
compliance with all statutory requirements. Service Type
This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of
With many years’ experience of working with the 2021/2022 academic year.
schools we have become experts in our field. Our
qualified staff will be pleased to provide expert Eligible Schools
advice on payroll issues. This service is available to Academies.
We have established links with HMRC, the Local
Cost
Government Pensions Scheme providers and with
Combined cost per Payslip
Teachers’ Pensions; therefore we can ensure that
2400 per Year £5.53
statutory requirements are met.
Provision of a monthly staffing report. Emergency Payments
Issuing statements of particulars of BACS Transfer per Request £25
employment and variation letters to staff Same Day Transfer per Request £40
regarding changes to their terms and
Please note that all costs exclude VAT.
conditions of employment.
Ensuring the Local Government Pension
How to Purchase
Scheme is aware of any changes affecting This service is available via the Services for
employees. Schools web portal under the Effective
Unique Academy (employer) payroll. Leadership and Management category. To
The ability to check and make changes to login direct click here.
payroll before payment. Please note that there is no upfront cost when
Producing standard reports detailing you select this SLA within the web portal. You
costings & third-party payments. will be invoiced for the costs by Transactional
Services separately according to your payroll
Production of payslips, with your school
requirements.
logo.
Optional offer for Cornwall Council to make
payments to third parties on your behalf.
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Administration of Transactional Payroll
and HR for Maintained Schools
Cornwall Council currently processes 44 payrolls
each month to a wide range of customers across Contact Details
Transactional Services
Cornwall and Devon.
01872 323500
We will provide a comprehensive Payroll, Pension
and HR administration service including the firstpoint@cornwall.gov.uk
calculation and payment of salaries ensuring www.payrollservices.cornwall.gov.uk
compliance with all statutory requirements.
Service Type
With many years’ experience of working with This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of
schools we have become experts in our field. Our the 2021/22 academic year.
qualified staff will be pleased to provide expert
advice on payroll issues. Eligible Schools
This service is available to Maintained, Trust
We have established links with HMRC, the Local
and Voluntary Aided Schools.
Government Pensions Scheme providers and with
Teachers’ Pensions; therefore we can ensure that Cost
any work associated with these bodies is Combined cost per Payslip
undertaken smoothly and efficiently. 2400 per Year £5.53
Issuing statements of particulars of
Emergency Payments
employment and variation letters to staff
regarding changes to their terms and BACS Transfer per Request £25
conditions of employment. Same Day Transfer per Request £40
Ensuring the Local Government Pension Please note that all costs exclude VAT.
Scheme is aware of any changes affecting
employees. How to Purchase
Undertake TPS administrative work This service is available via the Services for
including monthly data collection & Schools web portal under the Effective
submitting the annual return. Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
Please note that there is no upfront cost when
you select this SLA within the web portal. You
will be invoiced for the costs by Transactional
Services separately according to your payroll
requirements.
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Self-Administration for Academies
Cornwall Council currently processes 44 payrolls Contact Details
Transactional Services
each month to a wide range of customers across
Cornwall and Devon. 01872 323500
We will provide a comprehensive Payroll, Pension firstpoint@cornwall.gov.uk
and HR administration service including the www.payrollservices.cornwall.gov.uk
calculation and payment of salaries ensuring
compliance with all statutory requirements. Service Type
This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of
With many years’ experience of working with the 2021/22 academic year.
schools we have become experts in our field. Our
qualified staff will be pleased to provide expert Eligible Schools
advice on payroll issues. This service is available to Academies.
We have established links with HMRC, the Local Cost
Government Pensions Scheme providers and with Costs of Service to be agreed after discussion
Teachers’ Pensions; therefore we can ensure that of service requirements.
any work associated with these bodies is Please note that all costs exclude VAT.
undertaken smoothly and efficiently.
How to Purchase
Benefits of using this Service: This service is available via the Services for
Unique Academy (employer) payroll. Schools web portal under the Effective
The ability to self-serve, check and make Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
changes to payroll before payment, under a
longer term personalised contract, issuing
statements of particulars of employment Please note that there is no upfront cost when
you select this SLA within the web portal. You
and variation letters to staff, regarding
will be invoiced for the costs by Transactional
changes to their terms and conditions of Services separately once you have agreed the
employment. Costs of Service.
Transmitting funds to employee bank
accounts on your behalf.
Producing standard reports detailing third
party remittance payments.
Producing standard costing reports.
Monthly RTI submissions to HMRC.
Production of payslips on or before day.
Ensure employees are paid on time, and that
statutory requirements are met.
Undertake TPS administrative work
including monthly data collection &
submitting the annual return.
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Audit Services – Internal Audit and Risk
Cornwall Council’s Audit Service offers comprehensive and Contact Details
flexible audit services for maintained schools and Internal Audit and Risk
academies. We will play a critical role providing you with
independent assurance that you have the best management 01872 323986
controls to protect your school and public funds.
jason.carne@cornwall.gov.uk
For academies, we can provide the internal audit service
required to fulfil the requirement of the Academies 01872 322344
Handbook 2020. We provide independent assurance on the
adequacy and effectiveness of governance processes and holly.sykes@cornwall.gov.uk
financial systems. We work with you to ensure that you have
in place a framework of internal control which includes Eligible Schools
financial management and control, governance, value for
money, propriety of spend, risk management and counter This service is available to all maintained
fraud arrangements. schools, academies and MATs.
Benefits of using this service: Cost
As a public body, we are a non-profit organisation, £350 per day
which is reflected in our daily rates.
The internal audit team is made up of highly skilled Please note that all costs include travel
auditors, supported by a Data Analyst, all with and other related costs and exclude VAT.
significant experience of internal audit in the
education sector. Service Type
All staff hold appropriate internal audit, risk and
accountancy qualifications and the service has a mix This service is a FLEXIBLE SUPPORT (Pay
of public and private sector experience. As You Use) service which can be
We have extensive experience of undertaking school purchased at any time.
audits and have a portfolio of Academy schools that
we currently provide our internal audit service to. How to Purchase
We provide assurance to Governing Bodies / Boards
on the effectiveness of internal control and This service is available via the Services
governance arrangements. for Schools web portal under the
We work with school / academy leaders to help Effective Leadership and Management
ensure processes work effectively and risks are category. To login direct click here.
properly managed.
We provide a comprehensive support in developing
and enhancing risk management processes,
supporting the achievement of your planned
outcomes.
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Counter Fraud – Fraud Risks in
Schools
Contact Details
Cornwall Council’s Counter Fraud Investigations Team
Counter Fraud Investigations Team
provides advice and guidance on fraud prevention. Our
professionally trained investigators will provide a full Jason Pengilly
review of your control measures in place and support Fraud and Insurance Manager
you to make improvements where needed and can
investigate suspected internal or external fraud. 01209 614189
We can also undertake investigations where a concern jason.pengilly@cornwall.gov.uk
about poor working practices, weak financial process or
culture among your staff arises. Eligible Schools
The Counter Fraud Team provide Fraud Bulletins to all This service is available to all maintained
schools based on alerts received from organisations such schools and MATs.
as the National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN) highlighting
Cost
areas of known fraud risks and exposures.
£350 per day
Our service will provide you with piece of mind that you
comply with relevant legislation, code of practices and Please note that all costs exclude VAT.
Ofsted requirements to mitigate risks faced by schools,
their systems of internal control, information systems, Service Type
business processes, governance processes and counter
fraud arrangements This service is a FLEXIBLE SUPPORT (Pay As You
Use) service which can be purchased at any
Benefits of using this service: time.
Governors, Headteacher and school staff will How to Purchase
understand their roles and responsibilities for
good governance and financial management This service can be purchased by contacting
the provider directly.
We can work with your current auditors to
provide external quality assurance and
challenge of existing practices in relation to
fraud, bribery and corruption
We can support you to identify weak spots
and to complete an action plan to mitigate any
fraud risks
We will work with you to understand your
school and provide guidance that fits your
needs
Where needed, can investigate suspected
internal or external fraud
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Legal Services (Cornwall Legal)
We offer schools, academies and multi- academy Contact Details
trusts a wide range of legal services tailored Legal Services
specifically to their needs. Our annual fixed fee offer 01872 322950
gives you access to expert legal advice when you need
legalhelpline@cornwall.gov.uk
it most. We have a proven track record of providing
first class services, by combining our sector Service Type
knowledge with a commercially-focused approach.
This service is a CORE SLA which covers
We understand the financial pressures you face, and the school or academy for the duration
we provide value for money legal services, which are of the 2021/22 academic year.
a vital element of your risk management.
We also offer a FLEXIBLE SUPPORT (Pay As You
What’s included? Use) service which can be purchased at any
We will assist you with the challenges you face by time (£102 per hour plus VAT). We may agree
delivering excellent advice and support at affordable fixed fees, depending on the matter. Please
rates. You will get access to: contact us for a free, no obligation, discussion.
Up to 10 hours of legal advice and support on Eligible Schools
each matter you instruct us on (£102 + VAT per
hour after 10 hours, and excluding all The services we offer are available to all
disbursements) schools and academies, including multi-
Our Helpline – 09:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week academy trusts.
We will support you with:
Cost
£4.70 per student
Safeguarding; exclusions and pupil welfare; admissions;
Minimum for schools with up to 75 students
SEN; governance; information management; data £560
protection; freedom of information; contracts and Minimum for schools with over 75 students
procurement; trading and charging; property, planning £622
and environmental; behaviour issues, including social
media; litigation (excluding debt recovery); dispute MAT Offer
resolution; employment, equalities and pensions. When two or more schools within a MAT
purchase the SLA:
Benefits of Purchasing this SLA £4.20 per student
The benefits of buying our services include: Minimum for schools with up to 75 students
£520
Up to 10 hours of legal advice and support on Minimum for schools with over 75 students
each matter, within the SLA fee £560
A low hourly rate of £102 (plus VAT) (for work
not within the CORE SLA fee) All costs are plus VAT and disbursements
Use of our Helpline for urgent issues
An approachable, local, multi-disciplinary team How to Purchase
This service is available via the Services for
with a broad range of experience gained in the
Schools web portal under the Effective
public and private sectors
Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
All services are provided subject to the Cornwall Council It can also be purchased by contacting the
Legal Services Standard Terms of Business. provider directly, using the details above.
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HR Safeguarding Team – Safer Recruitment
It is vital that we create a culture of keeping children safe and This Service forms part of Cornwall Council’s HR
adopt recruitment procedures which aim to deter, reject or Consultancy Service, ‘Cornwall HR’. We have spent
identify individuals who may pose a risk to children. The HR many years supporting schools and other customers
Safeguarding Team provides DBS and Safer Recruitment with their HR needs and have a wealth of
Advice and Guidance to help schools ensure that they are experience and expertise which we believe means
meeting the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in we can continue to provide a first-class service and
Education. The service that we provide is a unique service to share our expertise with you. As you may already
support schools in their safer recruitment practices and in the know, we offer a range of HR Services and you can
maintenance of their single central record (SCR). The pick and choose from our SLAs or use us as an
specialist advice we give is not normally offered through umbrella service for all of your HR needs. You can
standard HR packages. see all the services that we offer via the ‘Services
for Schools’ portal, here is the list of the services
Advice & Guidance that Cornwall HR offers: Health, Safety & Wellbeing,
Safeguarding DBS Checks & Safer Recruitment
Schools can contact the team directly at any time for advice Advice and Guidance, Employee Relations &
and support via our dedicated helpline and email account. We Employment Advice, Employment & Policy
also have a website which includes templates and general Development Support, Learning & Development
advice for schools. and Resourcing.
Benefits of Purchasing the SLA
Contact Details
Our specialist team can advise on matters such as:
HR Safeguarding Team
Advice on Safer Recruitment 01872 324130
Advice on Eligibility of roles for DBS checks
Advice on validity of existing DBS checks hrsafeguardingteam@cornwall.gov.uk
Advice on SCR queries, requirements and maintenance
Advice on Right to Work and Brexit Implications Service Type
Advice on employing people with convictions This service is a CORE SLA for the 2021/22
(Rehabilitation of Offenders Act) & DBS positive academic year.
process
Updates in legislation and guidance Eligible Schools
Advice on overseas criminal record checks
This service is available to all schools and
Undertaking prohibition checks, DBS Update Service
academies.
status checks, Children’s Barred List checks, Section
128 checks (Schools are provided with documentary Cost
evidence once any of these checks are completed for
their records) Cost per school is £325 when you sign up before
September 2021. After 1st September 2021:
Bespoke Training 3 terms £365.00
2 terms £255.00
In addition to the advice and guidance SLA that we offer to 1 term £145.00
schools, we also offer bespoke training. We provide training to
individual schools and also facilitate group training sessions on If your school is part of a MAT please get in contact
the single central record requirements which are delivered by with Jamie - HR Resourcing & Safegaurding Lead,
our specialist team members. In addition to training we also who will be able to discuss your requirements.
offer schools an audit of their single central record and
personnel files. 01872 323586
jamie.ashcroft@cornwall.gov.uk
How to Purchase
This service is available via the Services for
Schools web portal under the Effective
Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here. 16Information Classification: CONTROLLED
HR Safeguarding Team – DBS Checks
It is vital that we create a culture of keeping children safe and
adopt recruitment procedures which aim to deter, reject or Contact Details
identify individuals who may pose a risk to children.
In conjunction with our Safer Recruitment Advice and Guidance HR Safeguarding Team
offer, we have the facility to undertake your DBS checks through 01872 324130
our DBS system. As a Registered Body with the Disclosure and
hrsafeguardingteam@cornwall.gov.uk
Barring Service (DBS), we undertake DBS checks through a
secure on-line portal called eBulk.
Service Type
The HR Safeguarding DBS Checks (eBulk) service includes:
Provision of secure, confidential criminal record checks This service is a CORE SLA for the 2021/22
via eBulk, the secure online portal, on a 'pay-as-you-go' academic year.
basis
Email and telephone help and advice for applicants using
eBulk Eligible Schools
Checking and monitoring of application progress and
follow-up with eBulk and the DBS where required This service is available to all schools and
Co-ordinated and consistent response to clear and academies.
positive disclosures
Provision of relevant eBulk compliance documentation
Provision of eBulk updates and process changes Cost
Bespoke Training DBS Enhanced Disclosure
In addition to the advice and guidance SLA that we offer to £40 + £14 Admin
schools, we also offer bespoke training. We provide training to
individual schools and also facilitate group training sessions on DBS Enhanced Disclosure Volunteer
the single central record requirements which are delivered by our
Free + £14 Admin
specialist team members. In addition to training we also offer
schools an audit of their single central record and personnel files.
DBS Children’s Barred List Check
Benefits of us completing your DBS checks: Free + £8 Admin
Secure online portal which holds info in one place.
DBS Update Service Status Check
Automatic notification of results eliminating the delay of
waiting for a certificate. Free + £8 Admin
Simple, clear and easy to use system.
Provision of expert advice and guidance regarding the DfE Prohibition Check
systems and applications. Free + £8 Admin
Training options which will help you to embed safer
recruitment practices across your organisation.
DfE Section 128 Check
This Service forms part of Cornwall Council’s HR Consultancy Free + £8 Admin
Service, ‘Cornwall HR’. We have spent many years supporting
schools and other customers with their HR needs and have a wealth
of experience and expertise which we believe means we can How to Purchase
continue to provide a first-class service and share our expertise This service is available via the Services for
with you. As you may already know, we offer a range of HR Services Schools web portal under the Effective
and you can pick and choose from our SLAs or use us as an umbrella Leadership and Management category. To
service for all of your HR needs. You can see all the services that we login direct click here.
offer via the ‘Services for Schools’ portal, here is the list of the
services that Cornwall HR offers: Health, Safety & Wellbeing,
Safeguarding DBS Checks & Safer Recruitment Advice and
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& Policy Development Support, Learning & Development and
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HR Recruitment and Resourcing Team
The HR Recruitment and Resourcing Team can help you to
attract and secure high-quality candidates to meet your Contact Details
workforce requirements. We can also help you with 'hard to
fill' vacancies and address skill shortages. The team has first HR Recruitment and Resourcing
class knowledge and extensive experience of best practice
recruitment methods. We can provide practical support using 01872 323800
the latest e-recruitment technology to deliver bespoke, cost-
effective solutions tailored to your needs. resourcing@cornwall.gov.uk
www. cornwall.gov.uk/schoolmessenger
Depending on your recruitment needs, we can offer a wide
range of recruitment and resourcing services: Service Type
Development of an advertising strategy
Advertising vacancies on Cornwall Council website This service offers FLEXIBLE SUPPORT for the
Online applications duration of the 2021/22 academic year.
Pre-sift of applications
Direct sourcing of candidates
Advice and guidance on short-listing, interviewing and Eligible Schools
offers of employment
Development of employment branding This service is available to all schools and
Specialist and targeted recruitment campaigns academies.
Psychometric testing and analysis
Attending interviews
Tailored and large-scale recruitment solutions Cost
Outplacement and talent management support
Retention strategies Basic Advertising Listing - Advert text on the
Council’s Website with a link to the school’s
Benefits of using this Service: website where the forms and documents are
hosted. £75
Consistent best-practice advice and guidance on Additional services - Hosting the recruitment
advertising/recruitment documents and forms to be accessed from the
First class knowledge and experience of HR/Resourcing advert instead of the school’s website. £25
professionals
The Council's website attracts approx. 120,000 Additional Advertising package - Social media
candidates each year post on release of advert (Twitter) and posting
Cost-effective resourcing solutions on the universal jobs match (Job Centre
Website). £25
Cornwall Council’s HR Consultancy Service, ‘Cornwall HR’. have Job of the week - take the job of the week
spent many years supporting schools and other customers in spot on the website giving the advert higher
meeting their HR needs, providing access to a team that visibility. £100
possess a wealth of professional experience and expertise. Online applications - to use the online
We offer a bespoke service to our customers, to ensure that application capability of the system,
you receive and pay for only the support that you need and applications will be forwarded the day after
want. You can select from a range of services from our SLAs or the closing date. £200
use us as an umbrella service for all of your HR needs. The
‘Services for Schools’ portal will provide you the detail of the
How to Purchase
options available to you and includes: Health, Safety and
This service is available via the Services for
Wellbeing, Safeguarding DBS Checks and Safer Recruitment
Schools web portal under the Effective
Advice and Guidance, Employee Relations and Employment
Leadership and Management category. To
Advice, Employment and Policy Development Support,
login direct click here.
Learning and Development and Resourcing.
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Cornwall HR – Employment Advice, Guidance
and Support
HR professional level of support*
This Service forms part of Cornwall Council’s HR Consultancy Service, Any HR issue or employment query that requires
‘Cornwall HR’. We have spent many years supporting schools and other more than an initial phone conversation, such as
customers with their HR needs and have a wealth of experience and long-term support, an investigation or issue
expertise which we believe means we can continue to provide a first-class resolution, early intervention recommended
service and share our expertise with you. We offer a range of HR Services Development of bespoke policies
and you can pick and choose from our SLAs or use us as an umbrella service Provision of bespoke role profiles
for all of your HR needs. You can see all the services that we offer via the Development of bespoke pay and reward
‘Services for Schools’ portal, here is the list of the services that Cornwall HR arrangements
offers: Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Safeguarding Equal pay i.e. terms and conditions
DBS Checks & Safer Recruitment Advice and Guidance, Resourcing,
Provision of GLPC Job Evaluation
Employee Relations & Employment Advice, Employment & Policy
Provision of HAY Job Evaluation
Development Support, Learning & Development.
TUPE advice and guidance
Training or briefing sessions
Cornwall HR support schools with a group of Employment specialist Officers
who offer telephone, online and face-to-face advice and guidance to school HR Strategic Manager level of support**
management teams covering all aspects of employment-related matters in Complex, high-risk casework support including
schools. Our key aim is to provide a high quality, client-focussed HR service appeals
to schools, Academies & Trusts, supporting timely and effective people
Managing, facilitating and providing advice on
management. Supporting you to improve your HR knowledge and
Organisational change initiatives
management of people in a pro-active way and using early intervention for
Trade union consultations and negotiations to
any issues mean we can help you avoid lengthy and costly processes in the
progress employment initiatives
long run. We have long-standing experience of the employment
Strategic advice on workforce matters such as
environment and are cognisant of the wide variety of issues facing schools.
workforce planning, career frameworks, equal
pay and succession planning
Please note the SLA model has changed this year and now includes: Executive recruitment
Initial advice/ guidance/ signposting on the phone via a school’s Governance and Executive Coaching
helpdesk
HR Annual Health check – bespoke for each school
Contact Details
HR Newsletter – termly
HR Helpdesk 01872 323500 - Option 5
Employee Benefits scheme for Local Authority schools via our
payroll (can be set up for non-LA schools)
Service Type
More complex or bespoke HR activity can then be accessed at an This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of the
additional hourly rate 2021/22 academic year.
Initial advice/ guidance/ signposting on the phone via a helpdesk Eligible Schools
The ‘Schools Helpdesk’ will provide advice, guidance and signposting to This service is available to all schools and academies.
useful and relevant information via a group of named HR employment
professionals. This will include access to documents such as model policies Cost
and templates that make up the HR handbook.
The cost of the core service varies in relation to the staff
HR Annual Health check numbers that are employed by the school.
The HR Health check will be facilitated by a named HR professional who will £750 1- 17 staff
work with the school assessing key HR themes and areas, to check the school £1000 18-50 staff
is up to date and aware of their responsibilities, for example contracts of £1250 51- 100 staff
employment, policies and absence recording. £1500 101-200 staff
Termly HR Newsletter These costs represent an SLA agreed by 1/9/21. Anything
A bespoke schools HR Cornwall update that provides useful information, requested after this date will be at increased costs due
relevant local or national employment policy updates, bulletins and to workload planning (1-17 staff £940 / 18-50 staff
reminders. £1250/ 51-100 staff £1560/ 101-200 staff £1875.)
Bespoke HR activity Extra hours are available as part of the SLA at a Pay as
Bespoke activities that require support beyond the ‘schools helpdesk’ will be You Use rate putting you in control of the amount of
charged at an hourly rate giving schools control over the amount of paid support you use and the price you want to pay:
support they need to address acute issues. *£65 per hour standard HR professional rate
**£84.50 per hour standard HR Strategic Manager rate
Examples of advice and support that can be purchased by our schools with
an SLA in addition at an hourly rate: How to Purchase
This service is available via the Services for Schools web
portal under the Effective Leadership and Management
category. To login direct click here.
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Cornwall HR Learning and Development
The Council's Organisational & Workforce Development team
Cornwall Council’s HR Consultancy Service, ‘Cornwa
source, design and deliver high quality learning programmes. We HR’. have spent many years supporting schools and
use virtual classrooms via both Microsoft Teams and Zoom, other customers in meeting their HR needs, providin
combined with our e-learning platform to ensure a varied, access to a team that possess a wealth of profession
personal and easily accessible provision. Investing in employees experience and expertise. We offer a bespoke
ensures they have the relevant skills, knowledge and service to our customers, to ensure that you receive
competencies to do their jobs effectively and our training and pay for only the support that you need and wan
packages cover all aspects of mandatory training to bespoke You can select from a range of services from our SLA
requirements to support your staff in their roles. or use us as an umbrella service for all of your HR
needs. The ‘Services for Schools’ portal will provide
E-learning Solutions you the detail of the options available to you and
We are able to offer the use of a dynamic learning environment, includes: Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Safeguarding
hosted via our Learning Hub, which delivers professional cost- DBS Checks and Safer Recruitment Advice and
effective access to e-learning 24/7, 365 days a year. Our suite of Guidance, Employee Relations and Employment
e-learning includes over 180 courses and we offer the option of Advice, Employment and Policy Development
Support, Learning and Development and Resourcing
unlimited access to all courses for the academic year for £35 per
person. Mandatory training includes:
Contact Details
Equality and Diversity Learning and Development
Equality and Diversity awareness for managers 01872 324540
Introduction to the Human Rights Act learndevelop@cornwall.gov.uk
Cyber Security www.cornwall.gov.uk/learningoffer
Information Governance
Introduction to workplace Health and Safety Service Type
This service offers FLEXIBLE SUPPORT for the
Managing Workplace Health and Safety
duration of the 2021/22 academic year.
Safeguarding
Understanding Perspectives (previously Unconscious Eligible Schools
Bias) This service is available to all schools and
academies.
Learning Programmes
Cost
Our learning catalogue offers a wide range of subject areas,
Learning Programmes:
including:
E-learning Solutions - User Licences £35 per
Leadership and Management person per academic year (or part thereof) for
Leadership Effectiveness (Insights Discovery) access to all e-Learning. A one-off set-up charg
Creating environments for high performance £400 per organisation is also payable (first yea
Courageous Conversations only).
Employee Relations Half-day virtual classroom-based courses - £75
Well at work person.
Customer Minded Insights Discovery Behaviour Profile - from £14
Introduction to coaching and mentoring per person (group rates available for teams).
Leadership 360 Feedback and Coaching – pleas
Lone working and personal safety
contact us for a quotation.
We also offer leadership 360 feedback reports with 1:1
Bespoke Learning Solutions - Please contact us
coaching: please contact us for more information.
a quotation. If you are looking for a service mo
tailored to your organisation needs or
Benefits of using this service: development objectives, we can help. Please d
Wide range and levels of programmes to encourage not hesitate to contact us for a personal
employee engagement discussion about your specific learning
Easily accessible for a variety of learning situations. requirements.
Wide range of eLearning modules that are ideal for
current climate of change and remote, flexible skills How to Purchase
This service is available via the Services for Schools
development.
web portal under the Effective Leadership and
All learning programmes and eLearning are updated
Management category. To login direct click here.
regularly based on the latest research and any relevant
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LFS Team Standard / Standard Plus Service
The LFS (Local Financial Services) team provide financial Contact Details
support and advice to schools (both maintained and
academy) and Multi Academy Trusts. LFS Team
The Standard Service covers a range of work further detailed 01872 323480
below and ensures reasonable access to the service for help
lfsteam@cornwall.gov.uk
and support on all financial issues. The Standard option
guarantees 10 visits a year (which may be site or remote visits)
by a dedicated LFS Management Accountant (generally Eligible Schools
monthly excluding April and August due to school holidays).
The Standard Plus option guarantees two monthly visits (site or This service is available for all schools and
remote) over 10 months. academies.
Please note that the detail provided below is not exhaustive
but provides a flavour of the likely tasks undertaken. Should Cost
you require additional support not covered by the examples
below, please consult with your LFS Management Accountant Maintained Schools, Academies and MATs
in the first instance or contact the team via the telephone Standard Level 1 (up to 4hrs) - £2,290
number provided. Standard Level 2 (4-6hrs) - £3,175
Standard Level 3 (6-8hrs) - £4,175
General advice and support Standard Plus Level 1 (8-12hrs) - £6,020
Payroll reconciliations Standard Plus Level 2 (12-16hrs) - £7,910
Closing of the accounts
Integrity checks on Financial systems
Monitoring of budget and cash Service Type
Additional ad-hoc work
This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of the
Any time that exceeds the purchased SLA will be charged at 2021-22 academic year.
the standard SLA PAYU rate of £55 per hour, calculated over
each term. PAYU outside of an SLA is £80 per hour.
How to Purchase
Benefits of Purchasing this SLA
This service is available via the Services for
Financial Assurance in an ever-changing climate Schools web portal under the Effective
Up to date funding advice Leadership and Management category. To
A professional service from a team with over 20 years login direct click here.
education finance experience
VAT advice and guidance
Peace of mind
Code of Conduct
We expect our team to operate and communicate in a
professional manner at all times. As such, we also operate a
zero-tolerance policy with our schools and reserve the right to
withdraw our service if required.
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LFS Team Help Desk and ‘Safety Net’
The LFS (Local Financial Services) team provide financial Contact Details
support and advice to schools (both maintained and
academy). The LFS Team Helpdesk offers a lifeline via a team LFS Team
of dedicated school-focussed Management Accountants to
offer advice, guidance and technical support. 01872 323480
lfsteam@cornwall.gov.uk
The LFS Help Desk provides telephone/answerphone/email
support to schools and academies (available from 9:30am to
3:30pm during term time) for a fixed fee. This covers the Eligible Schools
following:
This service is available for all schools and
Advice on financial technical matters, e.g. VAT and academies.
reporting queries
Advice on the use of the school or academy accounting
system Cost
Advice on the monthly reconciliation files
Process salary and other coding corrections on the council £350
accounting system as instructed by the school
Detailed guidance and support on Consistent Financial
Reporting Service Type
General advice and support on private funds
General advice regarding the LA’s LMS formula to schools This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of the
and other funding queries 2021-22 academic year.
Please note that this service provides telephone/email advice
only and is not appropriate for talking through lengthy How to Purchase
procedures that would be more appropriately handled with a
site visit and training. If a site visit is required, this may be This service is available via the Services for
purchased under the PAYU arrangements at a helpdesk hourly Schools web portal under the Effective
rate to include travel time (£55 per hour). Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
Safety Net
This service includes priority access to our ‘Safety net’. We
understand there are times when Schools/Academies need
emergency finance support. By purchasing this SLA, you will be
given priority access to the support that we can provide, at our
SLA PAYU rate of £55 per hour (£80 outside of an SLA).
Benefits of using this Service:
Financial Assurance in an ever-changing climate
Up to date funding advice
A professional service from a team with over 20 years
education finance experience
VAT advice and guidance
Peace of mind
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LFS Team Standard Financial Assurance
The LFS (Local Financial Services) team provide financial Contact Details
support and advice to schools (both maintained and
academy). This SLA can be purchased individually or as an LFS Team
addition to the main SLA. This SLA is specifically for
Academies and MATs to comply with the Academies Financial 01872 323480
Handbook’s internal scrutiny requirements. If you are an LA
Maintained School that would like a financial health check, lfsteam@cornwall.gov.uk
please get in touch and we can arrange a bespoke package.
Eligible Schools
The standard Responsible Officer / Financial Assurance service
includes 3 site visits (usually half a day, termly) where the This service is available for all schools and
checks that are carried out include: Policies, Procedures, academies.
Income/Funding, Payroll, Purchase Orders, Invoice Processing
and general checks to the accounting system to ensure that Cost
your Academy/MAT is operating within its own Scheme of
Delegation and Financial Procedures and the Academies Academies: £975
Financial Handbook.
MATs and LA Maintained Schools: please
Following each visit the school will receive a written report, contact us for a bespoke package.
providing financial assurance to your Governing Body, Trustees
and Directors and highlighting any concerns or points of note. Service Type
The SLA now includes attendance at a Trustee meeting at the This service is a CORE SLA for the duration of the
end of the SLA year to present the Annual Report, in line with 2021-22 academic year.
requirement of the Academies Financial Handbook.
How to Purchase
We are also able to offer bespoke Financial Assurance
packages to suit your settings. Please contact us for more info. This service is available via the Services for
Schools web portal under the Effective
Benefits of using this service: Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
Financial Assurance in an ever-changing climate
A professional service from a team with over 20 years
education finance experience
Peace of mind
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LFS Team Consultancy
The LFS (Local Financial Services) team provide financial Contact Details
support and advice to schools (both maintained and
academy). LFS Team
We are able to offer a consultancy service for a wide range of 01872 323480
tasks including:
lfsteam@cornwall.gov.uk
Chart of Accounts – setup or review
Government Returns Eligible Schools
Improve Financial Reporting
Budget setting / Budget analysis This service is available for all schools and
FMS Training – on site – 1:1 or in a group academies.
Close of Accounts
Benchmarking
Cost
Benefits of using this Service:
£55 per hour if purchased alongside any of the
A professional service from a team with over 20 years following CORE SLAs:
education finance experience
Financial Assurance in an ever-changing climate LFS Standard and Standard Plus
Regularly updated training within the team, currently rolling LFS Financial Assurance
out CIPFA Certificate in Academies Financial Reporting LFS Helpdesk
Close links with other LA service providers
Peace of mind However, if purchased alone the cost is £80
per hour.
Service Type
This offer is a FLEXIBLE SUPPORT (Pay As You
Use) service which can be purchased at any
time.
How to Purchase
This service is available via the Services for
Schools web portal under the Effective
Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
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Teacher Trade Union Pooled Facilities Fund
This scheme is designed to minimise risks to school budgets Eligible Schools
by offering a cost-effective and fixed cost for access to
effective statutory and collective consultation, bargaining and All maintained primary schools have already
individual representation from trained and accredited local de-delegated this funding.
teaching union officials. The scheme provides school leaders
and managers access to a valuable resource in the resolution This service is therefore provided to:
of workplace issues and disputes. It covers all recognised
teaching unions including the headteacher associations. Primary academies
What is included: Maintained secondary schools
Secondary academies
This scheme allows schools and academies to meet all Maintained special schools
Special academies
statutory and procedural entitlements to teacher trade union
Children’s centres
representation, which include: Alternative Provision Academies
Capability
Cost
Grievance
Disciplinaries
This scheme is offered over a 12-month
Long-term absence
period, 1 September 2021 – 31 August 2022,
Pay and grading appeals
at a cost of £1.50 per pupil per annum.
Redundancy and restructuring consultations (all relevant
unions)
This is equivalent to 12.5p per pupil per
Equality and discrimination issues (age, sex, race, disability,
month.
pregnancy, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief,
sexual orientation, gender reassignment)
Service Type
Introduction of new or revised policies and procedures
Health and safety issues
This service is a CORE SLA which covers the
school for the duration of the 2021/22 academic
It also covers the large proportion of queries for informal
year.
advice from members, via phone and email, which result in
issues being dealt with, without having to involve the school or How to Purchase
without escalation to any formal procedure.
This service is available via the Services for
To enable a certified union representative to be available it Schools web portal under the Effective
also covers: Leadership and Management category. To
login direct click here.
Time off for relevant training
Time to prepare for the meeting
Travel time
“Follow up” time
What are the implications of not buying this service?
Without this service schools will be responsible for meeting all
statutory obligations (e.g. individual right to representation
and legal obligation to consult on redundancies and staff
changes) from their own budget. Schools will be taking on
responsibility for agreeing, co-ordinating and paying for release
time and paid time off for duties and training of their own
school-based reps.
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Health, Safety and
Wellbeing
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Health and Safety Core Service
As an employer, you must have access to competent health Contact Details
and safety advice. Our Health and Safety Core Service
provides access to that competent advice and other essential Health, Safety and Wellbeing Services
health and safety services.
01872 323138
Our team of registered health and safety consultants and
HandS@cornwall.gov.uk
support officers will provide:
Access to a contract manager Eligible Schools
Advice and guidance – via a Duty Safety Officer
(Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) This service is available for all schools and
Health and Safety Audit/Review* academies.
Accident Reporting*
Unlimited use of an online risk management system
Access to health and safety guidance and other Cost
materials via School Messenger
Very Small Primary Maintained Schools (less than
Access to model policies and procedures
100 pupils)
Hazardous substance assessment (CoSHH)
£775
Risk Assessment guidance
Primary Maintained Schools (more than 100
Access to eye-test vouchers from Specsavers (@£20
pupils)
each)
£875
Display Screen Equipment Guidance
Secondary Maintained Schools
Health and Safety Helpline
£1,325
*Provided free of charge to maintained schools, independent
Very small Primary Academies (less than 100
of any SLA agreement.
pupils)
£1,525
Benefits of Purchasing this SLA:
Primary Academies (more than 100 pupils)
£1,625
Legal compliance
Secondary Academies
Trained and competent health and safety advisors
£2,675
Tried and tested systems that work in the educational
environment
Multi Academy Trusts (MATs)
Over 200 years combined experience in providing
POA
health and safety support to schools and local
government
Multiple year Service Agreements for academies
are available, offering savings on annual cost
This Service forms part of Cornwall Council’s HR Consultancy
POA
Service, ‘Cornwall HR’. We have spent many years supporting
schools and other customers with their HR needs and have a
wealth of experience and expertise which we believe means
Service Type
we can continue to provide a first-class service and share our
expertise with you. As you may already know, we offer a range This service is a CORE SLA for the duration
of HR Services and you can pick and choose from our SLAs or of the 2021/22 academic year.
use us as an umbrella service for all of your HR needs. You can
see all the services that we offer via the ‘Services for Schools’
portal, here is the list of the services that Cornwall HR offers: How to Purchase
Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Safeguarding DBS Checks & Safer This service is available via the Services for
Recruitment Advice and Guidance, Employee Relations & Schools web portal under the Health,
Employment Advice, Employment & Policy Development Safety and Wellbeing category. To login
Support, Learning & Development and Resourcing. direct click here.
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