Blogs & Updates

Academy Year-End Preparation
  July 12 2024
Academy Year-End Preparation, a checklist and general advice to school staff
Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs
  July 12 2024
We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the support we offer to schools and MATs requiring finance expertise on an interim basis.
Academies chart of accounts 2024-25 update
  June 18 2024
The ESFA have today published the Academies Chart of Accounts for 2024-25
Changes to CFR coding 24/25
  May 17 2024
ICT and Technology CFR changes 2024 / 2025
Budget Forecast Return 2024
  April 23 2024
The deadline for this year’s Budget Forecast Return (BFR) is 29th August. Here's our BFR guidance and how SBS can support you.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Budget Assumptions
  April 16 2024
On March 22nd we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Practical budget setting tips
  March 19 2024
It’s a crucial time in the budget setting cycle for both academy trusts and maintained schools.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth
  March 18 2024
On February 29th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
How one Multi Academy Trust’s investment in back office systems has improved attainment
  February 08 2024
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Christopher Dryer, Director of Finance and Operations at St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust in Wolverhampton.
“It’s so challenging now – people want consistency and stability…”
  January 26 2024
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Kingfisher Learning Trust Chief Operating Officer Michael Unsworth.