Posted on 28th May 2026
Cyber Security in Schools: Are You as Protected as You Think?
In our recent Cyber Security & ICT Strategy Webinar, our ICT experts explored the common cyber security and infrastructure risks facing schools and explained how audits can help schools identify gaps, strengthen compliance, and plan improvements more effectively.
Posted on 27th May 2026
The End of the PE Premium: What CFOs and SBMs Need to Know About the New School Sport Funding Model
The Primary PE and Sport Premium is being scrapped from the end of the 2025/26 academic year. Here is the breakdown of how the funding will change and what it means for school budgets and reporting. We asked our Finance Consultant to provide practical advice for CFOs and SBMs on managing the transition.
Posted on 21st May 2026
Muscliff Primary: SBS Finance and Accountancy Case Study
Find out how SBS helped Muscliff Primary School improve financial reporting, strengthen audit compliance, and ease pressure on internal staff. Read the full case study to see how specialist support gave the school greater confidence in its financial management.
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Posted on 19th May 2026
MIS Transition Planning: What Every School and MAT Needs to Know
MIS transitions can be complex but with the right planning, they can also be transformational. Discover the key advice, practical tips, and expert insights shared during our latest webinar for schools and MATs considering a move.
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Posted on 12th May 2026
Phishing Emails Targeting Schools: What Education Staff Need to Know
Schools and trusts are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated phishing emails designed to steal credentials and compromise systems. Learn how staff can identify suspicious messages, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen security awareness across their organisation.
Posted on 11th May 2026
Reducing Pressure and Creating Capacity: A CFO’s Perspective on Virtual Finance Assistant
In our recent webinar, David Bond, Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Lion Academy Trust, shared how SBS’ Virtual Finance Assistant has helped create strategic capacity, reduce operational pressure, and strengthen financial resilience across the trust.
Posted on 7th May 2026
Funding updates: the checks that help schools stay in control
At SBS, we support schools and trusts to make confident decisions about where money goes next. We’ve set out the key checks that can help you stay in control as you plan ahead. None of these are silver bullets, but together, they create headroom and reduce surprises.
Posted on 30th March 2026
The Good, The Bad and The Deficit: What MATs Need to Know About Budget Setting
The Good, The Bad and The Deficit explores what effective budget setting looks like, the pitfalls trusts should avoid, and the sector‑wide trends shaping financial strategy for 2026/27 and beyond.
Posted on 30th March 2026
Raising the MAT Standard: Insight from the Sector and Shaw Education Trust
The session featured Michelle Williams, CFO at Shaw Education Trust, who shared her experience of leading finance across a 31-school trust in the West Midlands.
Posted on 27th March 2026
How SBS is Strengthening Schools Through the DfE’s SRMA Programme
This article explores how School Business Services (SBS), as a delivery partner to the Department for Education, supports the SRMA programme by equipping schools and trusts with expert, peer-led guidance to strengthen financial sustainability and improve pupil outcomes.
Posted on 23rd March 2026
Strengthening School Data Protection: The Importance of a Robust Backup Strategy
A robust backup strategy is essential for schools to protect against data loss, cyber threats, and compliance risks in an increasingly digital environment. By following the 3-2-1 backup rule and implementing dedicated backups for platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, schools can ensure resilience, recovery, and continuity.
Posted on 23rd March 2026
Give a Laptop: A Practical Step Towards Digital Inclusion for Schools and Trusts
Initiatives like Give a Laptop have helped shine a light on this issue, but more importantly, they've created a model that continues to support schools and trusts long after the original campaign.