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Top Slice vs GAG Pooling: Which Budgeting Model is Right for Your MAT?

We look at two key budgeting models for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). Highlighting the pros and cons of each model and how SBS Financial Planner simplifies managing both, helping MAT leaders make informed, data-driven financial decisions.

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Make sure you don’t under-forecast backdated pay awards
Financial Planning

Posted on 14th December 2021

Make sure you don’t under-forecast backdated pay awards

We all know that pay awards never go through on the dates you expect them to/budget for.

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MAT Centralisation under the spotlight
Financial Planning

Posted on 16th November 2021

MAT Centralisation under the spotlight

This article provides news and insight on MAT centralisation. SBS' experience with MAT operations has delivered some findings which you may find useful.

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A day in the life of an SBS Online Consultant
Financial Planning

Posted on 13th August 2021

A day in the life of an SBS Online Consultant

I have realised that in this job there is never a standard day. I may be working on development and testing for a release one day, then providing training and service desk support for our users the next.

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Wednesday budgeting webinars - Autumn 2021
Financial Planning

Posted on 3rd August 2021

Wednesday budgeting webinars - Autumn 2021

We are delivering another series of free webinars focusing on budgeting

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Budgeting focus groups - We want your views!
Financial Planning

Posted on 29th July 2021

Budgeting focus groups - We want your views!

We’re rewriting our system, and want your opinions! We're delivering a series of budgeting focus groups to involve you, the users, in the rewrite of SBS Budgets.

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Watch our Wednesday budgeting webinars
Financial Planning

Posted on 8th July 2021

Watch our Wednesday budgeting webinars

Rewatch our series of budgeting webinars at your leisure

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Remembering your licence renewal
ICT

Posted on 24th June 2021

Remembering your licence renewal

It is important to actively renew or agree to cancel licences when they are coming towards expiring as it is difficult to get back your previous licence after it has expired.

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Wednesday budgeting webinars - June 2021
Financial Planning

Posted on 20th May 2021

Wednesday budgeting webinars - June 2021

We are delivering a series of free webinars focusing on budgeting

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2020 Support and Teachers' Pay Scales
Financial Planning

Posted on 30th September 2020

2020 Support and Teachers' Pay Scales

This blog refers to SBS Budgets, our budget management software accessed anywhere via SBS Online. The government have confirmed the Support and Teachers' Pay Awards for 2020. Support The Support...

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New Academy Chart of Accounts 2019
Financial Planning

Posted on 27th June 2019

New Academy Chart of Accounts 2019

We have since released an update for SBS Online customers → The Government have released a new standardised Academy Chart of Accounts. The standardised Academy Chart of Accounts is for Budget C...

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CFR Framework Changes
Financial Planning

Posted on 15th April 2019

CFR Framework Changes

There has been two changes to the CFR Framework for the financial year 2019/20. The Consistent Financial Reporting (CFR) framework provides a standard template for all maintained schools to collec...

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April 2019 Support Staff Pay Scales update
Financial Planning

Posted on 7th March 2019

April 2019 Support Staff Pay Scales update

This blog demonstrates how SBS Online users can apply the April 2019 Support Staff Pay Scales migration to their Custom Scales. With the complete restructure of Support Scales that’s taking place...

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