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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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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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Stress Free Budgeting: Software Onboarding
Finance

Posted on 25th October 2023

Stress Free Budgeting: Software Onboarding

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.

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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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Teacher Strike Days service update
Finance

Posted on 20th January 2023

Teacher Strike Days service update

This blog is designed to give SBS customers the latest guidance around the Teacher Strike Days.

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SBS Budgets software update - Reforecasting now available! 
Financial Planning

Posted on 1st December 2022

SBS Budgets software update - Reforecasting now available! 

With so many twists and turns during the year, you need confidence in your financial position. We've improved SBS Budgets again and added new functionality! 

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SBS Budgets update - IRIS Sync setup guidance via our Assist app
Financial Planning

Posted on 13th October 2022

SBS Budgets update - IRIS Sync setup guidance via our Assist app

It's worth reminding our users that the PSF/IRIS Sync Tool can be very useful in reducing time spent on transferring data from SBS Budgets into your IRIS Financials system.

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SBS Budgets software update: NI, Student Fees, CoA
Financial Planning

Posted on 10th October 2022

SBS Budgets software update: NI, Student Fees, CoA

At SBS, our product team are always hard at work developing SBS Budgets to meet the needs and challenges of our users.

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SBS Budgets video - How to apply NI changes to your budget planner
Financial Planning

Posted on 6th October 2022

SBS Budgets video - How to apply NI changes to your budget planner

The NI rates have changed and SBS Budgets allows you to accurately reforecast your budget scenario and realise the impact on your school or trust.

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Why choose a 2 year rolling internal scrutiny programme
Finance

Posted on 26th September 2022

Why choose a 2 year rolling internal scrutiny programme

Our recent Internal Scrutiny customers have chosen a 2 year rolling programme for their academy trust. This blog explains why.

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Reforecasting the school budget - teachers pay & energy costs focus
Finance

Posted on 25th August 2022

Reforecasting the school budget - teachers pay & energy costs focus

This blog provides realistic reforecasting guidance for schools to react confidently when expenditure challenges arise, such as rising school energy costs and pay increases.

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Top 3 considerations when assessing the impact of rising costs on your school budget
Finance

Posted on 18th August 2022

Top 3 considerations when assessing the impact of rising costs on your school budget

Advice from the Finance & Accountancy team at School Business Services on how to manage the impact of rising school energy costs and pay increases.

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