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Posted on 2nd July 2025
What Does Internal Scrutiny Really Mean for Trusts?
For Academy Trusts, Internal Scrutiny is more than a statutory requirement - it’s an opportunity. Here’s how Trusts can reframe their approach and realise the full value of internal scrutiny.
Posted on 17th June 2025
Drapers’ MAT Scales with Confidence: The SBS Financial Planner Effect in Action
One of Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust's core missions has been to ensure that the financial management of their schools supports their broader educational goals. We spoke to Phil Norman, CFO, about their experience with SBS Financial Planner.
Posted on 17th June 2025
Building Confidence Through Financial Expertise: In conversation with Toral Patel, SBM for Moss Hall Schools Federation
When Toral Patel joined Moss Hall Schools Federation as School Business Manager, she quickly identified inconsistencies in the school’s financial data following a recent system change. After seeking external advice, Moss Hall began working with Nicola, a Finance Consultant at School Business Services.
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Posted on 8th May 2025
Migrating Financial Systems? Why Schools Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Whether your current platform no longer meets your needs, you're joining a new trust with a preferred system, or you're looking for more efficient reporting, switching financial systems is a big step.
Posted on 2nd April 2025
The Rising Costs Facing Schools in April 2025
From increased staff expenses to higher infrastructure and SEND funding demands, school leaders must carefully plan their budgets to maintain financial stability.
Posted on 19th February 2025
The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Finance Team for Schools and MATs
Outsourcing school or MAT finance to SBS reduces costs, ensures compliance, and provides expert support for efficient financial management.
Posted on 14th February 2025
Bridging the Funding Gap: How Schools Can Sustain Labour’s Free Breakfast Club Initiative
We discuss the financial challenges schools face with Labour’s free breakfast club initiative and how SBS Financial Planner can help MATs and schools navigate the funding shortfall through scenario planning, cost-benefit analysis, and budget reallocation.
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Posted on 22nd January 2025
Achieving Efficiency Savings for Schools
Practical Steps for Schools after Government recommendation to make 2% efficiency savings and optimise their budgets.
Posted on 21st January 2025
Maximising School Budgets: Insights from the IFS Report 2024-2025
Insights from the IFS Report and Practical Solutions for schools and Trusts to manage their budget with SBS Financial Planner
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Posted on 17th December 2024
What Needs to Be Included in the Annual Internal Scrutiny Summary Report?
We explore the essentials of the annual internal scrutiny summary report for academy trusts. Learn what to include, best practices, and how upcoming 2025 changes impact larger trusts.
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Posted on 29th July 2024
Absence & Vacancy Cover - Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs
We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the support we offer to schools and MATs requiring finance expertise on an interim basis.
Posted on 12th July 2024
Academy Year-End Preparation
Academy Year-End Preparation, a checklist and general advice to school staff