Posted on 18th June 2024
Academies chart of accounts 2024-25 update
The ESFA have today published the Academies Chart of Accounts for 2024-25
Posted on 23rd April 2024
Budget Forecast Return 2024
The deadline for this year’s Budget Forecast Return (BFR) is 29th August. Here's our BFR guidance and how SBS can support you.
Posted on 16th April 2024
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Budget Assumptions
On March 22nd we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Posted on 19th March 2024
Practical budget setting tips
It’s a crucial time in the budget setting cycle for both academy trusts and maintained schools.
Posted on 18th March 2024
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth
On February 29th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Posted on 8th February 2024
How one Multi Academy Trust’s investment in back office systems has improved attainment
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Christopher Dryer, Director of Finance and Operations at St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust in Wolverhampton.
Posted on 26th January 2024
“It’s so challenging now – people want consistency and stability…”
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Kingfisher Learning Trust Chief Operating Officer Michael Unsworth.
Posted on 11th December 2023
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting
On December 7th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Posted on 8th November 2023
Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
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.
Posted on 1st September 2023
SBS Roadshow - autumn term 2023/24
Are we headed to your area? School Business Services are scheduling a roadshow for the autumn term.
Posted on 7th July 2023
Latest ESFA Updates: Academy Trust Handbook & Trust Quality Descriptions
As you will no doubt be aware, yesterday (6th July 2023) the ESFA published the latest Academy Trust Handbook (ATH).