Blogs & Updates

Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?
  March 20 2024
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.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth
  March 18 2024
On February 29th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
“It’s so challenging now – people want consistency and stability…”
  January 26 2024
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Kingfisher Learning Trust Chief Operating Officer Michael Unsworth.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting
  December 11 2023
On December 7th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Now in force! How to budget for the Teachers Pay Awards
  November 08 2023
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.
Stress Free Budgeting: Software Onboarding
  October 25 2023
Our budgeting team and our technical infrastructure has been developed to ensure every new customer has the right level of information and a seamless introduction to our software.
SBS Budgets roadmap 2023/24
  September 06 2023
The new academic year has arrived, and we're bringing you an SBS Budgets update to kick off 2023/24.
SBS Roadshow - autumn term 2023/24
  September 01 2023
Are we headed to your area? School Business Services are scheduling a roadshow for the autumn term.
Budget management focus group - We want your views!
  May 17 2023
School Business Services are embarking on an exciting new project to enhance budget management in education. 
Teacher Strike Days service update
  January 20 2023
This blog is designed to give SBS customers the latest guidance around the Teacher Strike Days.