Blogs & Updates
February Blues
February 22 2016
It's a strange February this year - half term came much earlier.
There's lots to do but so few days in the month. As we prepare to leap into the last month of the fiscal year we look at where you mi...
Piloting Our Way Through January
January 27 2016
The warmest winter on record so far in some parts of the country. And in schools and academies everywhere the pace is hotting up – accounting returns to be made and budgets for 2016/17 to be prepar...
Additional pre-appointment checks on teachers
January 21 2016
Since 18th January, where any European Economic Area (EEA) authority that has responsibility for regulating the teaching profession imposes a restriction on a person’s ability to work as a teacher,...
The old year is over; a new one to begin
December 17 2015
As the odds tumble on a white Christmas – too warm and wet – a final reminder to academies about year end activities.
Submission of Audited Accounts by 31 December 2015
The deadline for academy...
Conferences, Shows & Reviews - What was said.
December 07 2015
Over the last few weeks there has been the NASBM Annual Conference, the Academies Show and the Spending Review.
Here is our quick catch up on some of the talking points from these.
Real term cuts fo...
Upcoming Deadlines
November 26 2015
There are a few things coming up that you might have missed in recent EFA bulletins - a couple require action in the next week.
Post 16 Funding
Speaking to schools and academies with 6th forms – a ...
Research, collaborate, streamline
November 24 2015
The focus of the current government is to reduce the UK’s budget deficit – and whilst the government is currently committed to safeguarding existing school budgets, there will undoubtedly be dif...
Remember, remember. . .
November 02 2015
Get ready for the school workforce census on 5th November. Also reminders about the PE Grant, Condition Improvement Fund and other items from the EFA planner.
If you need any support please call 03...
Managing HR in Schools
October 07 2015
Is there a recruitment crisis in schools, and can we help?
Managing HR in Schools
Over the summer Nicky Morgan talked about the crisis in recruitment of teachers in schools. Whilst she and the unions...
October - What to look out for
October 01 2015
We start October with a look at the deadlines facing schools this month and the support available. With the party conference season upon us – what should your PEST consider?
From The Planner
What c...
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