Blogs & Updates

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Finance Team for Schools and MATs

February 19 2025

Outsourcing school or MAT finance to SBS reduces costs, ensures compliance, and provides expert support for efficient financial management.

Internal Scrutiny vs. Responsible Officer in MATs

February 17 2025

We discuss the shift from the Responsible Officer role to mandatory Internal Scrutiny in MATs, highlighting its importance in ensuring robust financial oversight, risk management, and compliance with ESFA requirements.

Bridging the Funding Gap: How Schools Can Sustain Labour’s Free Breakfast Club Initiative

February 14 2025

Finance | Financial Planning

We discuss the financial challenges schools face with Labour’s free breakfast club initiative and how SBS Financial Planner can help MATs and schools navigate the funding shortfall through scenario planning, cost-benefit analysis, and budget reallocation.

Case Study: Transforming Learning with 1:1 Devices at St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust

February 10 2025

ICT

St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust has successfully implemented a 1:1 digital device initiative across its schools. Results have been enhanced accessibility, reduced teacher workload, and improving pupil attainment.