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

Finance | Budgeting

On February 29th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.

Interim Finance and SBM support for schools and MATs

March 01 2024

Finance

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.

The benefits of employing school Fundraising Support Staff

February 23 2022

Company News

It is becoming more common for schools to appoint a fundraiser either full time at the larger secondary level or part time for smaller and primary schools.

Make budgeting software work for you

February 22 2022

Budgeting

Lynne Higginbottom, Bursar, reflects on her professional journey and experience with school budgeting solutions.

Make sure you don’t under-forecast backdated pay awards

December 14 2021

Budgeting

We all know that pay awards never go through on the dates you expect them to/budget for.

New system to ease the HR administration and planning burden for schools and academy trusts

September 16 2021

Company News

Strictly Education has launched a new single HR, payroll and pensions system designed specifically for the education sector.

What do we mean when we talk about school business professionals?

May 26 2021

SBL Day

There are so many titles used to describe the school business professional (SBP). The title ‘business manager’ is no longer as fashionable as it was during...