Blogs & Updates
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Absence & Vacancy Cover - Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs
July 29 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.
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Overview of NEW Attendance codes - Autumn 2024 onwards
June 20 2024
19th August 2024 new attendance codes go live, here is an overview of the new Attendance codes
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Arbor Key Stage Statutory Arrangements for 2024
June 20 2024
As part of our support for schools, please find the latest DfE guidance for Key Stage statutory arrangements for 2024.
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Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?
March 20 2024
As a CFO in a multi-academy trust or School Business Manager, you understand the intricacies of juggling numerous budgets amidst rising costs and uncertain levels of funding. Optimising financial planning is crucial, and that's where budgeting software can be your game-changer.
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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.
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My Experience of leading a Product Development Project
February 22 2024
I am Director of Operations and Digital at School Business Services, a company which provides education-specific professional services, including Finance, MIS, and ICT. We also provide Financial Planning Software – previously SBS Budgets, now SBS Financial Planner.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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