The new templates, that are voluntary to use, are designed to make financial planning​ easier and quicker. The guides have been created for mainstream free schools, special free schools, 16 to 19 free schools, and alternative provision (AP) free schools, and include explanations and examples to help school leaders complete them.

​Click here for the mainstream and 16 to 19 free school financial template.​

​Click here for the special free school financial template.

Click here for the alternative provision (AP) free school template.

The templates also give an indicative funding allocation based on the size, phase, and location of the school.​