
Posted on 13th July 2015
July Budget, Coasting Schools and Teachers Pay
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...

Posted on 8th July 2015
New Teacher Scales for September 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...

Posted on 20th March 2015
News from the Budget
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...

Posted on 23rd February 2015
National Insurance Changes in 2016 - You can't wait!
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...

Posted on 12th February 2015
Are you ready for May 8th 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...

Posted on 23rd July 2014
Few Things Before You Go
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 ...

Posted on 26th March 2014
School Business Services Launch Blog!
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...

Posted on 21st March 2014
Academies e-bulletin
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...

Posted on 16th February 2014
Let The Games Commence
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 ...

Posted on 10th February 2014
New Way For Academies To Get Protection
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...