Blogs & Updates

Data Managers Forum - Free to attend online
  September 15 2023

MIS

Hi, pleased to say we have our next Data Managers Forum on 27th September
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.
Now is the time to download your Pupil Premium file for 23/24
  September 06 2023

MIS

Schools can now import the file into their MIS to update their pupil premium information for financial year 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.
September Training Courses
  September 01 2023

MIS

Take a look at what we have got coming up in September! Our training courses are ideal for maximising the use of your system, training your team or to prepare you for a new role in a school.
February Training Courses
  September 01 2023
Take a look at what we have got coming up in February Our training courses are ideal for maximising the use of your system, training your team or to prepare you for a new role in a school.
SIMS Guidance - Free School Meals for London Primary Schools from Sept 1st
  August 25 2023

MIS

From 1st September 2023 pupils in London schools in Years 3,4,5 and 6 will receive free Mayor Meals.  You will need to make some changes in SIMS to differentiate between the different Pupil meals categories. 
Arbor Guidance - Free School Meals for London Primary Schools from Sept 1st
  August 25 2023

MIS

As the Mayor of London has offered free meals to all pupils in years Reception-Year 6, if you use Arbor for Meals you’ll need to make adjustments to your Meals set up.
6 ways to enhance your IRIS Financials
  August 03 2023
Have you considered these areas and how they could benefit staff, finance & accounting best practice and data integrity?
Upgrade from Pay360 to IRIS PlusPay: Simplify and Enhance Your Online School Payments
  July 14 2023

MIS

Following on from our previous update regarding the discontinuation of the Pay360 Education Payments service from 31st July 2023 our partners IRIS have provided some information on their alternative solution IRIS PlusPay.