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What the Spending Review 2025 Means for School Budgets

At School Business Services, we’ve reviewed the government's full Spending Review 2025 and pulled together the key takeaways and what they mean for your budget planning over the next few years.

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Managing Budget Changes in Light of Decreasing School Enrolments with SBS Financial Planner
Financial Planning

Posted on 22nd July 2024

Managing Budget Changes in Light of Decreasing School Enrolments with SBS Financial Planner

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.

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Academy Year-End Preparation
Finance

Posted on 12th July 2024

Academy Year-End Preparation

Academy Year-End Preparation, a checklist and general advice to school staff

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Academies chart of accounts 2024-25 update
Finance

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

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Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Budget Assumptions
Finance

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.

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Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?
Financial Planning

Posted on 20th March 2024

Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?

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.

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Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth
Finance

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.

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My Experience of leading a Product Development Project
Financial Planning

Posted on 22nd February 2024

My Experience of leading a Product Development Project

I am Director of Operations and Digital at School Business Services, a company which provides education-specific professional services, including Finance, MIS, and ICT. We also provide Financial Planning Software – previously SBS Budgets, now SBS Financial Planner.

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Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting
Finance

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.

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Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
Finance

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.

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SBS Financial Planner roadmap 2023/24
Financial Planning

Posted on 6th September 2023

SBS Financial Planner roadmap 2023/24

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 Roadshow - autumn term 2023/24
Finance

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.

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SBS Budgets software update: MAT Budget by School Report
Financial Planning

Posted on 27th April 2023

SBS Budgets software update: MAT Budget by School Report

MAT Budget by School Report has now been added to our Multi-School reporting suite.

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