ABSTRACT
Whatever model you choose, make sure that funding is not diluted into too many small areas which will purchase nothing of significance, or where money may be spent on items which are not of the highest priority but are chosen for being affordable. As well as aiming for some flexibility to take advantage of unexpected opportunities, it is desirable to link spending to the development plan and to provide the regular consumable resources. It may be good practice to have a signed agreement with governors to allow for immediate spending of the portion of the budget for which they have responsibility in case opportunities for resources arise unexpectedly. For example, when the LEA find money to support information technology.
