Blogs & Updates

Arbor Summer Census 2024 Guidance
  May 03 2024

MIS

Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the Arbor Summer 2024 School Census, the last of the academic year!
SIMS Summer Census 2024 guidance
  May 03 2024

MIS

Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Summer 2024 School Census, the last one of this academic year!
Bromcom Summer Census 2024 guidance
  May 03 2024

MIS

Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the Bromcom Summer 2024 School Census, the last one of this academic year!
Budget Forecast Return 2024
  April 23 2024
The deadline for this year’s Budget Forecast Return (BFR) is 29th August. Here's our BFR guidance and how SBS can support you.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Budget Assumptions
  April 16 2024
On March 22nd we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
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.
March, April and May Training Courses
  March 20 2024

MIS

Take a look at what we've got coming up this March, April & May!
Practical budget setting tips
  March 19 2024
It’s a crucial time in the budget setting cycle for both academy trusts and maintained schools.
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.
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.