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Overview of 2025 DfE Attendance codes

An overview of the latest attendance codes, updated by the DfE.

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Arbor Autumn Census 2024 Guidance
MIS

Posted on 23rd September 2024

Arbor Autumn Census 2024 Guidance

Here’s your update on the latest guidance for the Autumn Term 2024 School Census from Arbor.

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Sims Next Gen - Getting Started!
MIS

Posted on 19th September 2024

Sims Next Gen - Getting Started!

Here is how to get started using Sims Next Gen!

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Absence & Vacancy Cover - Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs
Finance

Posted on 29th July 2024

Absence & Vacancy Cover - Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs

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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Arbor Key Stage Statutory Arrangements for 2024
MIS

Posted on 20th June 2024

Arbor Key Stage Statutory Arrangements for 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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SIMS End of Year Tips 2024
MIS

Posted on 19th June 2024

SIMS End of Year Tips 2024

Sims End of Year tips 2024/25

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Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?
Financial Planning

Posted on 20th March 2024

Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?

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
Finance

Posted on 18th March 2024

Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth

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
Financial Planning

Posted on 22nd February 2024

My Experience of leading a Product Development Project

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
Finance

Posted on 8th February 2024

How one Multi Academy Trust’s investment in back office systems has improved attainment

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…”
Finance

Posted on 26th January 2024

“It’s so challenging now – people want consistency and stability…”

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
Finance

Posted on 11th December 2023

Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting

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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Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
Finance

Posted on 8th November 2023

Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards

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.

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