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Posted on 17th June 2025
Drapers’ MAT Scales with Confidence: The SBS Financial Planner Effect in Action
One of Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust's core missions has been to ensure that the financial management of their schools supports their broader educational goals. We spoke to Phil Norman, CFO, about their experience with SBS Financial Planner.
Posted on 17th June 2025
Building Confidence Through Financial Expertise: In conversation with Toral Patel, SBM for Moss Hall Schools Federation
When Toral Patel joined Moss Hall Schools Federation as School Business Manager, she quickly identified inconsistencies in the school’s financial data following a recent system change. After seeking external advice, Moss Hall began working with Nicola, a Finance Consultant at School Business Services.
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Posted on 8th May 2025
Migrating Financial Systems? Why Schools Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Whether your current platform no longer meets your needs, you're joining a new trust with a preferred system, or you're looking for more efficient reporting, switching financial systems is a big step.
Posted on 7th May 2025
What Is ICFP and Why It’s a Game-Changer for MATs
Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning (ICFP) is transforming the way Multi-Academy Trusts plan, allocate, and optimise their resources. But what exactly is ICFP, and why are so many Trust leaders making it central to their strategy?
Posted on 14th February 2025
Bridging the Funding Gap: How Schools Can Sustain Labour’s Free Breakfast Club Initiative
We discuss the financial challenges schools face with Labour’s free breakfast club initiative and how SBS Financial Planner can help MATs and schools navigate the funding shortfall through scenario planning, cost-benefit analysis, and budget reallocation.
Posted on 10th February 2025
Case Study: Transforming Learning with 1:1 Devices at St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust
St. Bartholomew's CE Multi-Academy Trust has successfully implemented a 1:1 digital device initiative across its schools. Results have been enhanced accessibility, reduced teacher workload, and improving pupil attainment.
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Posted on 22nd January 2025
Achieving Efficiency Savings for Schools
Practical Steps for Schools after Government recommendation to make 2% efficiency savings and optimise their budgets.
Posted on 21st January 2025
Maximising School Budgets: Insights from the IFS Report 2024-2025
Insights from the IFS Report and Practical Solutions for schools and Trusts to manage their budget with SBS Financial Planner
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Posted on 10th January 2025
SIMS Spring Census 2025 guidance
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!
Posted on 9th January 2025
Bromcom Spring Census 2025 guidance
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!
Posted on 9th January 2025
Arbor Spring Census 2025 Guidance
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the Arbor Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!
Posted on 9th January 2025
ScholarPack Spring Census 2025 guidance
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the ScholarPack Spring 2025 School Census, the first of the new year!