New system to ease the HR administration and planning burden for schools and academy trusts
Company News

Posted on 16th September 2021

New system to ease the HR administration and planning burden for schools and academy trusts

Strictly Education has launched a new single HR, payroll and pensions system designed specifically for the education sector.

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Effect of the new Budget on schools
Finance

Posted on 15th March 2017

Effect of the new Budget on schools

Effect of the new Budget on schools A week after the Budget we look at reactions to the announcements affecting the education sector. Budget Shorts A number of education reforms were announced in the...

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Much To Do In March
Finance

Posted on 3rd March 2017

Much To Do In March

After ‘Marching On’ - Hare’s another blog to ensure you are the best informed person in your school on finance and business matters. From The EFA The EFA have reminded academies, that after e...

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On Your To Do List?
Finance

Posted on 29th September 2016

On Your To Do List?

So what else do you have to do? School census, year-end accounts, budget preparations (with increased costs from the apprenticeship levy and increases in pension rates), cyber security! Help is at ha...

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Schools Out
Finance

Posted on 18th July 2016

Schools Out

The last blog of the 2015/2016 Academic Year. I write this as a new Education secretary, Justine Greening, is appointed. No doubt over the summer we will see whether this changes the direction of gov...

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Changes to CFR & March Accounts Return
Finance

Posted on 26th April 2016

Changes to CFR & March Accounts Return

April is a busy period in all schools. For those in the maintained sector it is the start of a new financial year - with the EFA announcing changes to CFR. All academies are required to provide ...

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October - What to look out for
Finance

Posted on 1st October 2015

October - What to look out for

We start October with a look at the deadlines facing schools this month and the support available. With the party conference season upon us – what should your PEST consider? From The Planner What c...

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Happy New Year
Finance

Posted on 4th September 2015

Happy New Year

The new school year has started. I’m sure that as well as re-kindling some old acquaintances all schools will be welcoming new colleagues, new pupils and new parents. Many new academies will have a...

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Budget & TPS Return Deadlines
Finance

Posted on 19th May 2015

Budget & TPS Return Deadlines

Whilst speculation continues about what might be in the Queen's speech and how this might impact on our work in schools and colleges (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-32697243), in this week’s bl...

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The Next 5 Years
Finance

Posted on 11th May 2015

The Next 5 Years

The country's views have been heard, and for the next 5 years education in England will be developed in line with Conservative policies. Over the last 6 weeks or so the following statements have been ...

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May the Fourth Be With You!
Finance

Posted on 4th May 2015

May the Fourth Be With You!

This blog is being published on ‘Star Wars Day’. In a few days’ time our opinion will be sought on which empire returns to No. 10 and whether the new government will be a clone of the last. But ...

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News from the Budget
Finance

Posted on 20th March 2015

News from the Budget

2015 Budget Our friends at PW Payroll Solutions have produced an analysis of the 2015 Budget. See http://www.pwpayrollsolutions.co.uk/news/budget-statement-2015/ I have picked out a few items from...

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