Blogs & Updates
Top Slice vs GAG Pooling: Which Budgeting Model is Right for Your MAT?
October 09 2024
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.
Managing Budget Changes in Light of Decreasing School Enrolments with SBS Financial Planner
July 22 2024
According to the latest national projections from an ONS study, the number of pupils in schools in England is expected to decrease significantly in the coming years. This trend is driven by various demographic factors, including lower birth rates and changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
November 08 2023
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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Stress Free Budgeting: Software Onboarding
October 25 2023
Our budgeting team and our technical infrastructure has been developed to ensure every new customer has the right level of information and a seamless introduction to our software.
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SBS Financial Planner roadmap 2023/24
September 06 2023
The new academic year has arrived, and we're bringing you an SBS Financial Planner update to kick off 2023/24.
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SBS Budgets software update: MAT Budget by School Report
April 27 2023
MAT Budget by School Report has now been added to our Multi-School reporting suite.
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SBS Budgets software update: Admin Console, Multi-School Report and Quick Salary Calculator
March 13 2023
On Friday 10th March we deployed our latest enhancements to SBS Budgets, further underpinning our commitment to ongoing development.
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SBS Budgets software update: Every HR integration, Student Fees, IRIS sync & more
February 01 2023
On Tuesday 31st January we deployed our latest enhancements to SBS Budgets, further underpinning our commitment to ongoing development. For more detail, please read on…
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SBS Budgets software update - Reforecasting now available!
December 01 2022
With so many twists and turns during the year, you need confidence in your financial position. We've improved SBS Budgets again and added new functionality!
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