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Posted on 17th February 2021
National Insurance Rates 2021/22
This blog refers to SBS Budgets, our budget management software accessed anywhere via SBS Online. The National Insurance rates for 2021/22 have now been released by the HMRC. As in previous years, t...
Posted on 22nd January 2021
Malware discovered on laptops provided by government
It has been brought to our attention that Malware has been found on school laptops given out by government. What is the latest? Teachers have reported suspicious files and the Department for Educa...
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Posted on 11th January 2021
Give a Laptop Campaign
Local BBC radio stations are helping with donation of old laptops and tablets for school children to use for remote learning. Last summer local BBC radio stations helped members of the public donate ...
Posted on 8th January 2021
Customer Service Update - Direct Dials unavailable 11th Jan - AM
Please be advised that the direct dials for the Poole office staff will be unavailable on Monday 11th January between the hours 10am and midday. This is due to the installation of our new broadband ...
Posted on 20th October 2020
Budget Monitoring
A detailed budget plan, with several alternative scenarios based on inevitable twists and turns through the year, is essential to any school. However, all the best laid plans become ineffective if ...
Posted on 30th September 2020
2020 Support and Teachers' Pay Scales
This blog refers to SBS Budgets, our budget management software accessed anywhere via SBS Online. The government have confirmed the Support and Teachers' Pay Awards for 2020. Support The Support...
Posted on 11th September 2020
National Teaching Assistants' Day 2020
Nominate your lockdown heroes This year the annual Teaching Assistant of the Year competition is all about celebrating those Teaching Assistants who have been heroes throughout the pandemic. We ha...
Posted on 9th September 2020
CFR Framework Update in SBS Budgets
This blog refers to SBS Budgets, our budget management software accessed anywhere via SBS Online. The Government has made changes to the CFR Framework. One significant change on the CFR Framework ...
Posted on 1st April 2020
Beware of coronavirus email scams
Families who receive Free School Meals have been targeted by a coronavirus email scam asking them to pass over their bank details. The government has issued a warning urging people not to fall for it...
Posted on 23rd March 2020
Keyworkers information on School Closures
To limit the spread of COVID-19, the government have advised that if children can stay safely at home, they should. Schools and all childcare providers are being asked to continue to provide care fo...
Posted on 20th March 2020
Home School Resources
Home School Resources for School Closures Due to the School Closures that are coming into force from today, Friday 20th March, we have combined a list of websites that are offering free resources to...
Posted on 19th March 2020
Are you preparing for your staff and students to work from home?
Home learning and working is now essential. The difficulty for most schools is managing this on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, whilst ensuring minimal disruption. In these unprecedented times w...