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Posted on 21st May 2026
Muscliff Primary: SBS Finance and Accountancy Case Study
Find out how SBS helped Muscliff Primary School improve financial reporting, strengthen audit compliance, and ease pressure on internal staff. Read the full case study to see how specialist support gave the school greater confidence in its financial management.
Posted on 27th March 2026
How SBS is Strengthening Schools Through the DfE’s SRMA Programme
This article explores how School Business Services (SBS), as a delivery partner to the Department for Education, supports the SRMA programme by equipping schools and trusts with expert, peer-led guidance to strengthen financial sustainability and improve pupil outcomes.
Posted on 23rd March 2026
Strengthening School Data Protection: The Importance of a Robust Backup Strategy
A robust backup strategy is essential for schools to protect against data loss, cyber threats, and compliance risks in an increasingly digital environment. By following the 3-2-1 backup rule and implementing dedicated backups for platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, schools can ensure resilience, recovery, and continuity.
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Posted on 5th March 2026
Estates Risk in the Spotlight: Why This Should be on Every Trust’s Internal Audit Plan for 2026
Estates management is moving up academy trusts’ 2026 internal audit agendas amid rising costs, safety risks and stronger expectations from the Department for Education. Insights from Stephanie Steadman at School Business Services show how effective scrutiny strengthens governance, financial planning and long-term estate strategy.
Posted on 3rd March 2026
Getting to the Heart of SEND Pressures
Georgina de Costa reflects on this year’s MAT Leaders Webinar, where SEND pressures emerged as the defining challenge for trusts. This article highlights how trusts are responding through restructuring, smarter use of technology and collaboration while remaining driven by a strong moral purpose to maximise outcomes for pupils.
Posted on 24th February 2026
Hammersmith Academy Trust: SBS Internal Scrutiny Case Study
Partnering with SBS, the Hammersmith Academy introduced internal scrutiny that improved governance oversight, tightened financial controls, and enhanced cash flow forecasting. The result is a more robust financial framework across the trust.
Posted on 11th February 2026
How Trusts are Responding to Financial Pressure in 2026
Drawing on insights from School Business Services’ fourth annual MAT Leaders Survey, this article explores how trust leaders are adapting their financial strategies, balancing short-term efficiencies with long-term sustainability, and using planning, centralisation and stronger oversight to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
Posted on 25th September 2025
Budgeting With Purpose: Why MATs Need More Than Just a Spreadsheet
In today’s education landscape, the role of a Multi-Academy Trust finance leader goes far beyond spreadsheets and cost control.
Posted on 17th September 2025
Looking at a new MIS? Here’s What You Need to Know
If your current system no longer meets your needs, changing MIS could be the right move. The process doesn’t have to be daunting, with the right planning and expert support, your transition can be smooth and successful. .
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Posted on 21st August 2025
How Can ICFP Help You Make Your School or Trust More Efficient?
At School Business Services, we’ve developed SBS ICFP, a cloud-based tool that brings this process to life by combining live financial, staffing, and curriculum data in one easy-to-use platform.
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Posted on 6th August 2025
Now is the Time to Future-proof Your School IT
From security risks to performance issues, the consequences of running unsupported or legacy systems are growing—and for schools, the stakes are higher than ever.
Posted on 24th July 2025
What Is a School Fund Audit?
Many maintained schools operate a separate account known as a School Fund. But how are these funds managed and monitored? That’s where a School Fund Audit comes in.