Blogs & Updates

“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.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting
  December 11 2023
On December 7th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
  November 08 2023
The Teachers Pay Award September 2023 has now come into force, as of Friday 3rd November. Here's 5 tips from our Finance & Accounting team.
Stress Free Budgeting: Software Onboarding
  October 25 2023
Our budgeting team and our technical infrastructure has been developed to ensure every new customer has the right level of information and a seamless introduction to our software.
SBS Roadshow - autumn term 2023/24
  September 01 2023
Are we headed to your area? School Business Services are scheduling a roadshow for the autumn term.
6 ways to enhance your IRIS Financials
  August 03 2023
Have you considered these areas and how they could benefit staff, finance & accounting best practice and data integrity?
Latest ESFA Updates: Academy Trust Handbook & Trust Quality Descriptions
  July 07 2023
As you will no doubt be aware, yesterday (6th July 2023) the ESFA published the latest Academy Trust Handbook (ATH).
Teacher Strike Days service update
  January 20 2023
This blog is designed to give SBS customers the latest guidance around the Teacher Strike Days.
Why choose a 2 year rolling internal scrutiny programme
  September 26 2022
Our recent Internal Scrutiny customers have chosen a 2 year rolling programme for their academy trust. This blog explains why.
Reforecasting the school budget - teachers pay & energy costs focus
  August 25 2022
This blog provides realistic reforecasting guidance for schools to react confidently when expenditure challenges arise, such as rising school energy costs and pay increases.