Blogs & Updates
The Latest ESFA Update
August 10 2020
The recent ESFA update has provided plenty of information concerning the 2020/21 academic year.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many an update concerning deadline and funding cha...
Letter to Accounting Officers
August 03 2020
The ESFA have released their letter to accounting officers in academy trusts. This is the first letter distributed since April and a lot has happened in that time. Schools have faced immense challen...
PE and Sport Premium for schools confirmed
July 20 2020
It has been announced by the Education Secretary in the last week that schools in England will benefit from £320 million from the PE and Sport Premium during the 2020/21 academic year.
This premium...
Academies Financial Handbook 2020 Released
July 09 2020
The ESFA have released their latest version of the Academies Financial Handbook which comes into effect from 1st September 2020.
As a condition of their funding agreement, Academy trusts must comp...
SBS School Finance Forum - Next Date!
July 01 2020
We have a NEW DATE this month for our next School Finance Forum. Our forum is free to attend and will provide information for Headteachers, School Business Managers and Finance Staff of Primary, Spe...
An update on the Internal Audit
June 23 2020
Did you know that Internal Audits can be done remotely?
As an Academy or Trust, you are considered an independent institution and are therefore responsible for the results you accomplish and how pu...
Updated Academies Chart of Accounts
June 12 2020
An updated chart of accounts has been released for Academies by the Department for Education for use in the academic year 2020/21. This includes a small amount of changes to the previous set release...
SBS School Finance Forum - Free to attend online
June 10 2020
Our first School Finance Forum is free to attend and will provide information for School Business Managers of Primary, Special and Secondary Schools.
Did you know SBS holds forums for school staff? ...
A round-up of our remote school finance support
May 22 2020
Working from home comes with its challenges. Your morning commute can help you wake up and feel ready to work by the time you’re in school. At home, however, the transition from your pillow to you...
Academies BFRO cancelled
April 23 2020
Update on submitting returns to the ESFA in 2020
In order to ensure effective financial oversight of public funds, Academy Trusts must monitor and manage their own budgets. The Education and Skills...
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