Blogs & Updates
Conferences, Shows & Reviews - What was said.
December 07 2015
Over the last few weeks there has been the NASBM Annual Conference, the Academies Show and the Spending Review.
Here is our quick catch up on some of the talking points from these.
Real term cuts fo...
Upcoming Deadlines
November 26 2015
There are a few things coming up that you might have missed in recent EFA bulletins - a couple require action in the next week.
Post 16 Funding
Speaking to schools and academies with 6th forms – a ...
Research, collaborate, streamline
November 24 2015
The focus of the current government is to reduce the UK’s budget deficit – and whilst the government is currently committed to safeguarding existing school budgets, there will undoubtedly be dif...
Managing HR in Schools
October 07 2015
Is there a recruitment crisis in schools, and can we help?
Managing HR in Schools
Over the summer Nicky Morgan talked about the crisis in recruitment of teachers in schools. Whilst she and the unions...
SIMS Training Courses
October 01 2015
We recently moved to larger premises and are excited to announce our new MIS & ICT training facility in Newport Pagnell.
To celebrate the opening we are offering a 10% reduction this Autumn on ou...
October - What to look out for
October 01 2015
We start October with a look at the deadlines facing schools this month and the support available. With the party conference season upon us – what should your PEST consider?
From The Planner
What c...
School & Academy Shorts
September 21 2015
School & Academy Shorts
The DfE has released guidance on the PE & Sports Premium received by primary schools. The notes explain how much will be received and how schools might choose to spend...
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...
In Recent News
February 27 2015
We end February with items from the EFA Planner and a couple of announcements made by the EFA shortly before the half term break – just in case you missed them.
The EFA are also expected to...
October Returns
October 19 2014
October is not normally a month for Returns, but there are two returns that new Academies and Free Schools are likely to have to complete in the next few weeks. Also the EFA advise that a significant ...
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