Question 1

What are Power Hours?

Accepted Answer

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) designed the Power Hours to give access to up-to-date information and deliver key messages relevant to your role. It gives the opportunity to engage with DfE/ESFA specialists and network with other finance professionals.

Question 2

Who are they for?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are monthly and can vary in day and time to accommodate different working patterns.

Question 3

When are these sessions run?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are monthly and can vary in day and time to accommodate different working patterns.

Question 4

How do I find out about these events and register?

Accepted Answer

Upcoming events will be advertised in the ESFA Update and via Eventbrite. To find out directly about our events you can be added to our mailing list by emailing afp.events@education.gov.uk

Question 5

Why should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Feedback has been really positive with over 80% of attendees finding the sessions ‘really useful’ or ‘somewhat useful’. It is a chance to hear directly from departmental specialists on subjects key to the role of finance professionals working in academies or trusts.

Question 6

Will there be an opportunity to ask questions during the Power Hour?

Accepted Answer

You can ask questions via the chat function. The presenter will endeavour to answer as many questions as possible. If a question is of particular interest to you, please use the like function as priority will be given to the most popular questions.

Question 7

Can I ask a trust specific question?

Accepted Answer

We will not be able to answer trust specific questions during the session. Please direct these to https://form.education.gov.uk/service/Education_and_Skills_Funding_Agency__ESFA__enquiry_form

Question 8

Are the Power Hours recorded?

Accepted Answer

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMNvQX_aIOuwdHFljgMJGEDTL8HqrAZVS  A copy of the slide pack will be sent to all participants that registered for the Power Hour.

Question 9

Where can I find out about previous Power Hours?

Accepted Answer

Recordings of previous Power Hours are on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMNvQX_aIOuwdHFljgMJGEDTL8HqrAZVS

Question 10

I’ve dialled into the session but I cannot hear anything/see the slides.

Accepted Answer

Try leaving the meeting and re-joining to see if that helps. This can be a   
problem if logged in from a phone or mobile device - it may help to log in through a PC or laptop.
Having other applications open can affect Teams calls, please consider closing any applications not currently

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