What are popular ICFP metrics and how are they calculated
February 24th, 2026
In this video, we’re going to look at the core metrics used in Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning, or ICFP.
These metrics tie together three essential elements of school planning — curriculum, staffing, and budget — and help us understand whether they’re working together effectively.
By the end, you’ll see how just a few simple numbers can give you incredibly powerful insights into how your school operates.
What is ICFP?
February 24th, 2026
Every school wants to offer the best possible education. But doing that—within tight budgets, fluctuating pupil numbers, and rising staffing pressures—is harder than ever.
That’s where Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning, or ICFP, comes in.
This video explains what it is, how it helps and why it is important.
Why Cloud‑Based ICFP Beats a Multi‑Spreadsheet Approach Across a Trust
February 23rd, 2026
For many trusts, spreadsheets have long been the default tool for curriculum and financial planning. They’re familiar, flexible, and already sitting on everyone’s desktop.
But as trusts grow in size and complexity, the limitations of a multi‑spreadsheet approach become impossible to ignore.
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Why ICFP Fails in Some Trusts (and How to Fix It)
February 16th, 2026
ICFP is vital for aligning curriculum, staffing, and finances — and for keeping schools sustainable. But in many trusts, ICFP stalls or fades away, replaced by spreadsheets, assumptions, and familiar habits.
This article looks at why ICFP often fails and how to turn it into a genuinely strategic planning tool instead of an annual tick‑box exercise.
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Why Is ICFP Essential for Sustainable Trust Growth?
February 9th, 2026
Sustainable growth is challenging for trusts as pupil numbers change, budgets tighten, and expectations rise. ICFP helps by aligning curriculum, staffing, and finance into one clear framework, enabling smarter decisions and long‑term stability. It’s become essential for trusts that want to grow securely and sustainably.
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How ICFP Transforms School Improvement Planning
February 2nd, 2026
School improvement depends on aligning great teaching with sustainable resourcing. Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP) brings curriculum, staffing and finance together, helping trusts match their educational ambitions with the resources needed to deliver them. Used well, it becomes a powerful driver of strategic, long‑term improvement.