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Posted on 23rd September 2024
Arbor Autumn Census 2024 Guidance
Here’s your update on the latest guidance for the Autumn Term 2024 School Census from Arbor.
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Posted on 19th September 2024
September & October Training Courses
Take a look at what we've got coming up in September & October!
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Posted on 19th September 2024
Sims Next Gen - Getting Started!
Here is how to get started using Sims Next Gen!
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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.
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Posted on 20th June 2024
Overview of New DfE Attendance codes - Autumn 2024 Onwards
An overview of the latest attendance codes, last updated by the DfE on 19th August 2024.
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Posted on 20th June 2024
Arbor Key Stage Statutory Arrangements for 2024
As part of our support for schools, please find the latest DfE guidance for Key Stage statutory arrangements for 2024.

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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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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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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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.
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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.