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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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Case Study: Transforming Learning with 1:1 Devices at St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust
Financial Planning

Posted on 10th February 2025

Case Study: Transforming Learning with 1:1 Devices at St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust

St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust has successfully implemented a 1:1 digital device initiative across its schools. Results have been enhanced accessibility, reduced teacher workload, and improving pupil attainment.

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Achieving Efficiency Savings for Schools
Finance

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.

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Maximising School Budgets: Insights from the IFS Report 2024-2025
Finance

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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Bromcom Spring Census 2025 guidance
MIS

Posted on 9th January 2025

Bromcom Spring Census 2025 guidance

Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!

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What Needs to Be Included in the Annual Internal Scrutiny Summary Report?
Finance

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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How the UK Budget 2025-26 Will Impact Schools and Education
Financial Planning

Posted on 12th November 2024

How the UK Budget 2025-26 Will Impact Schools and Education

Discover how the UK Budget 2025-26 impacts schools in England and Wales. Get the full breakdown for school leaders on budget changes and funding allocations.

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SIMS School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
MIS

Posted on 7th November 2024

SIMS School Workforce Census 2024 guidance

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in ESS SIMS.

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Bromcom School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
MIS

Posted on 7th November 2024

Bromcom School Workforce Census 2024 guidance

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in Bromcom.

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Arbor School Workforce Census 2024 guidance
MIS

Posted on 7th November 2024

Arbor School Workforce Census 2024 guidance

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in Arbor.

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Top Slice vs GAG Pooling: Which Budgeting Model is Right for Your MAT?
Financial Planning

Posted on 9th October 2024

Top Slice vs GAG Pooling: Which Budgeting Model is Right for Your MAT?

We look at two key budgeting models for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). Highlighting the pros and cons of each model and how SBS Financial Planner simplifies managing both, helping MAT leaders make informed, data-driven financial decisions.

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ScholarPack Autumn Census 2024 guidance
MIS

Posted on 26th September 2024

ScholarPack Autumn Census 2024 guidance

Here’s your update on the latest guidance for the Autumn Term 2024 School Census from ScholarPack

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SIMS Autumn Census 2024 guidance
MIS

Posted on 23rd September 2024

SIMS Autumn Census 2024 guidance

Here’s your update on the latest guidance for the Autumn Term 2024 School Census from ESS SIMS

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