Blogs & Updates
Creating your Budget for the Next School Financial Year
February 21 2019
As the financial year approaches one thing on everyone’s mind is creating their School Budget for next year.
We have been thinking about ways we can make creating your 2019/20 Budget easier for yo...
Email security update for schools
February 07 2019
Company News | Finance | ICT | Budgeting | MIS
It has been brought to our attention that we have had a couple of instances where a rule has been set up within Microsoft Outlook email client to forward all emails to a different email address.
We...
Complimentary SIMS Overview - Wednesday 1st May 2019
February 06 2019
This event is an opportunity for Primary schools to visit our London venue to find out more about the latest benefits of SIMS.
Did you know about our SIMS Overview Sessions?
Following on from the suc...
New 2019/20 National Insurance Calculations
February 04 2019
The new 2019/20 National Insurance table is now available for you to apply to your budgets.
From April 2019, the employer contribution rate of 13.8% will remain the same, but the thresholds have bee...
Handling a School Closure in SIMS – Snow!
January 30 2019
With snow starting to fall, and whilst it’s lovely to look at from the comfort of your home, it can cause havoc for schools and it might be necessary to close your school.
Whilst we can’t help m...
Top tips for school staffing budget
January 30 2019
Here at SBS Online, we know just how important efficient Staffing Budgeting is.
Therefore, we have been thinking about staffing tips to make your life easier!
With the new Superannuation proposal f...
Do you want to support PDSA by teaching your class how to be responsible pet owners?
January 29 2019
Are your pupils passionate about pets?
Well, why not support PDSA and sign up to their new free award programme, PetWise School Award?
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Top Tips for Social Media in Education
January 23 2019
Social Media Guidefor Schools
Using social media professionally can be scary at first, but it's worth it!
Leveraging social for personal growth
Social media platforms are powerful tools for professi...
There is an issue relating to the Spring School Census
January 14 2019
It has been brought to our attention that there is an issue relating to the Early Years, Top-up Funding and Post Looked After Arrangements within the Spring School Census.
A patch has now been made ...
CTF issue message appearing following the Autumn Upgrade
January 14 2019
If a school has already taken the patch and/or confirmed against the CTF pop-up boxes they will not be asked to re-tick the boxes when the Autumn release is taken.
Please note: schools which did no...
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