Posted on 25th February 2025
The Importance of Attendance and Behaviour Reports in School MIS for Safeguarding and SEND Support
Attendance and behaviour reports within a School Management Information System (MIS) play a crucial role in safeguarding and supporting students with SEND; these reports help schools identify early warning signs of safeguarding concerns, such as irregular attendance or behavioural changes, allowing for timely interventions.
Posted on 19th February 2025
The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Finance Team for Schools and MATs
Outsourcing school or MAT finance to SBS reduces costs, ensures compliance, and provides expert support for efficient financial management.
Posted on 17th February 2025
Internal Scrutiny vs. Responsible Officer in MATs
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.
Posted on 14th February 2025
Bridging the Funding Gap: How Schools Can Sustain Labour’s Free Breakfast Club Initiative
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.
Posted on 10th February 2025
Case Study: Transforming Learning with 1:1 Devices at St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust
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.
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Posted on 22nd January 2025
Achieving Efficiency Savings for Schools
Practical Steps for Schools after Government recommendation to make 2% efficiency savings and optimise their budgets.
Posted on 21st January 2025
Maximising School Budgets: Insights from the IFS Report 2024-2025
Insights from the IFS Report and Practical Solutions for schools and Trusts to manage their budget with SBS Financial Planner
Posted on 9th January 2025
Bromcom Spring Census 2025 guidance
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!
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Posted on 17th December 2024
What Needs to Be Included in the Annual Internal Scrutiny Summary Report?
We explore the essentials of the annual internal scrutiny summary report for academy trusts. Learn what to include, best practices, and how upcoming 2025 changes impact larger trusts.
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Posted on 7th November 2024
SIMS School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in ESS SIMS.
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Posted on 7th November 2024
Bromcom School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in Bromcom.
Posted on 7th November 2024
Arbor School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in Arbor.