Academies and Free Schools - 2026/27
General Information - This document sets out advice on:
- Customer Services
- Service Registration and Contractual Commitment
- Ordering Process and Deadlines
Services Offered
Admissions Appeal Support - specialist support in managing appeals
Audit, Investigation and Risk Management - suite of services to support effective governance
Cleaning, Waste and Recycling - access to Wokingham Borough Council's (WBCs) fully managed cleaning and waste contracts
Design, Print and Scanning - WBCs in-house print room and design and scanning specialists
Energy - access to WBC's energy supply and contract management
Grounds Maintenance - access to WBC's fully managed grounds maintenance contracts for annual subscription and one-off projects
Health & Safety (H&S) - access to WBC's extensive experience in providing H&S advice to schools
Human Resources (HR) - annual package of support from WBC's HR team; one-off services including HR checks and processing
Procurement - specialist advice in latest regulations and project support
Property and Facilities - access to WBC's property maintenance and facilities service
Union - access to WBC's union pool
Please email business.services@wokingham.gov.uk in the first instance if you have any queries.
Online order form
Please read the notes below, then click on the order form link:
Select Business Services - Academies
PLEASE CAN ORDERS BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE 31st March 2026
Completing the online order forms
If you log in to the Wokingham Schools Hub using your shared school login*, you can use Save Draft to store a partially completed form and return to it later. When you next log in, your previous entries will reappear for editing or completion.
- Once all requirements are confirmed, click Submit, but note that the form cannot be changed afterwards.
- If you are not logged in, you may still complete the form but Save Draft will not be available.
* All schools and academies have a Shared login to the Schools Hub. If you aren't sure of the login for your school, please check with your Headteacher, School office or you can contact EdPartnershipTeam@wokingham.gov.uk