Programme details

The School Administration Foundation Certificate (SAFC) programme is designed for individuals who are looking to improve their skills in school administration.

Completion of the programme will enable school administrators to:

  • Develop their professional competence in relation to their role
  • Develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of technical and professional aspects of school business management and administration
  • Manage resources within their school more efficiently and effectively
  • Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of administration and business management in a school specific setting
  • Demonstrate the impact of their professional learning on themselves and on a school setting

Key features of our programmes include:

  • Offered as Fully Online
  • 8-month programme length
  • Online support and networking opportunities available within your tutor group forums
  • Delivered in collaboration with Teach Glos and Impact First Consulting

Who can apply?

If you feel a Level 3 equivalent (approximates to ‘A’ level standard) programme is the right starting point for your development, then this is the programme for you. Please contact us if you need to discuss your eligibility for the most appropriate programme.

Please see the Guidance for Applicants documents for further details.

Note that this programme cannot be funded by the apprenticeship levy. If you are interested in completing a levy-funded apprenticeship please click here for further information.

SAFC - NE & NW regions only

£499
  • Start date 5th October 2026 - apply by 21st September 2026

SAFC - All other regions

£499
  • Start date 22nd June 2026 - apply by 5th June 2026
  • Start date 5th October 2026 - apply by 21st September 2026

Key Documents

SAFC - Guidance for applicants - October 2025

SAFC - T&Cs - October 2025

Price List 2026 (February 2026)

What the participants think

"The course has definitely changed my awareness of how my position within the school affects others and how I can improve on my communication skills."

SAFC Graduate

"I found the course very good as it challenged the way I thought and dealt with various situations - it made me think of my
school processes from a business administration angle and has helped with my effectiveness in communication, planning
and prioritising work."

SAFC Graduate


Our Programmes


Aspiring School Business Managers

School Administration Foundation Certificate

Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management