Invoicing, Consumables, and Charging Structures

Effective management of invoicing consumables and charging structures is crucial for maintaining transparency and fairness as required by the DfE statutory and operational guidance. This recording considers the requirements of the operational guidance and explores invoicing good practice. Hear first-hand a provider’s experience of defining Consumables vs. Equipment and Resources, how to develop fair and transparent charging structures as well as considering the importance of monitoring and Reviewing Charging Practices.

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