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Discover how the UK Budget 2025-26 impacts schools in England and Wales. Get the full breakdown for school leaders on budget changes and funding allocations.

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SWC NQT Status Funding
MIS

Posted on 25th October 2021

SWC NQT Status Funding

All state-funded schools that currently have an NQT who is due to complete induction this summer will have access to a one-off payment to further support the development of this cohort.

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SIMS School Workforce Census
MIS

Posted on 19th October 2021

SIMS School Workforce Census

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you through it.

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Moving MIS Webinar - 9th November 10-11
MIS

Posted on 7th October 2021

Moving MIS Webinar - 9th November 10-11

SBS and Arbor are delivering a free webinar exploring how to prepare for implementing a new cloud MIS system.

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Some ESFA updates to be aware of - RFDC, apprenticeship levy, recruitment...
Finance

Posted on 5th October 2021

Some ESFA updates to be aware of - RFDC, apprenticeship levy, recruitment...

We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the new information available from the ESFA.

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Important Census Funding Information – Act Now!
MIS

Posted on 5th October 2021

Important Census Funding Information – Act Now!

This information is mandatory for all schools in the Spring & Summer Census.

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SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting
MIS

Posted on 29th September 2021

SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting

Our NEW SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting Webinar for November 2021 is now available to book!

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Some DfE updates to be aware of - additional funding for your school
Finance

Posted on 24th September 2021

Some DfE updates to be aware of - additional funding for your school

We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the new information available from .Gov.uk about additional funding for your school.

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Why employ a school ICT apprentice? - SBS featured on SBL podcast
ICT

Posted on 23rd September 2021

Why employ a school ICT apprentice? - SBS featured on SBL podcast

Hot on the heels of a series of insightful blogs using his expertise, our ICT Engineer Simon Martin was recently featured on a podcast with Laura Williams discussing the benefits of an ICT apprentice.

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 Maximising income from the Pupil Premium
MIS

Posted on 21st September 2021

Maximising income from the Pupil Premium

As a helping hand we’ve listed the rates below for 2021_22, but if you want to know more keep reading.

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Arbor Covid Attendance
MIS

Posted on 21st September 2021

Arbor Covid Attendance

Arbor have archived the X03 and X04 codes (except for reporting), and introduced new X08 and X09 codes to help the DfE collect data on absences due to public health advice.

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SIMS Autumn Census 2021 guidance
MIS

Posted on 21st September 2021

SIMS Autumn Census 2021 guidance

Here’s your SIMS update on the latest guidance for the Autumn Term 2021 School Census.

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Arbor Autumn Census 2021 guidance
MIS

Posted on 21st September 2021

Arbor Autumn Census 2021 guidance

Thursday 7th October 2021 is census day but for all you eager beavers you can carry out a dry run in Arbor from Thursday 23rd September 2021.

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