Blogs & Updates
July Budget, Coasting Schools and Teachers Pay
July 13 2015
As another school year draws to a close, we consider the announcements made by the new government and how they might impact on schools and academies next year.
July Budget
There were no new announceme...
New Teacher Scales for September 2015
July 08 2015
Following the announcement of the new pay scales for teachers from September 2015, we have created two new tables for you to choose between and apply in your budget settings:
Teacher Scales – Sept...
News from the Budget
March 20 2015
2015 Budget
Our friends at PW Payroll Solutions have produced an analysis of the 2015 Budget.
See http://www.pwpayrollsolutions.co.uk/news/budget-statement-2015/
I have picked out a few items from...
National Insurance Changes in 2016 - You can't wait!
February 23 2015
The blog this week focuses on changes to National Insurance in 2016 – while this is some time off, these changes will impact upon all schools significantly.
The Department for Work and Pensions has...
Are you ready for May 8th 2015?
February 12 2015
May the 8th is the day after the next election, when we will know in general terms how education will be funded for the next 5 years. Have you updated your SWOT & PEST to take account of a range o...
Few Things Before You Go
July 23 2014
Whilst many academies and schools have finished, with pupils enjoying the summer weather, there are still a few things for School Business Managers to tidy up before they head off on holiday. In this ...
School Business Services Launch Blog!
March 26 2014
As part of the service provided by School Business Services to academies and schools we are introducing a regular blog on the latest news items that we feel School Business Managers should be aware of...
Academies e-bulletin
March 21 2014
Academies e-bulletin
On the 6 March the EFA issued the first of its new-style Academies e-bulletin. Have you signed up to receive it?
Items covered in the 6 March bulletin include:
The transfer of...
Let The Games Commence
February 16 2014
The world cup is underway - who do you predict will win? Brazil, Germany - England as an outside bet? Remember - despite the attractions / distractions in Brazil, there are still some important areas ...
New Way For Academies To Get Protection
February 10 2014
Update 01/04/20:
Since this blog was published updated information has been provided on the Department for Education website
April is the start of the traditional financial year for many public se...
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