Blogs & Updates

Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Budget Assumptions
  April 16 2024
On March 22nd we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
Streamlining Your School or MAT's Finances: Why does Budgeting Software Beat Spreadsheets?
  March 20 2024
As a CFO in a multi-academy trust or School Business Manager, you understand the intricacies of juggling numerous budgets amidst rising costs and uncertain levels of funding. Optimising financial planning is crucial, and that's where budgeting software can be your game-changer.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Laying a Foundation for Growth
  March 18 2024
On February 29th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
My Experience of leading a Product Development Project
  February 22 2024
I am Director of Operations and Digital at School Business Services, a company which provides education-specific professional services, including Finance, MIS, and ICT. We also provide Financial Planning Software – previously SBS Budgets, now SBS Financial Planner.
How one Multi Academy Trust’s investment in back office systems has improved attainment
  February 08 2024
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Christopher Dryer, Director of Finance and Operations at St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust in Wolverhampton.
“It’s so challenging now – people want consistency and stability…”
  January 26 2024
School Business Services Managing Director Leyla Tovey meets Kingfisher Learning Trust Chief Operating Officer Michael Unsworth.
Your Summary Notes: CFO & COO INSIDER - Benchmarking & Curriculum-Led Budgeting
  December 11 2023
On December 7th we delivered the latest CFO & COO INSIDER - a live, regular discussion about the trust finance topics that matter most.
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.
Budget management focus group - We want your views!
  May 17 2023
School Business Services are embarking on an exciting new project to enhance budget management in education. 
SBS Budgets software update: MAT Budget by School Report
  April 27 2023
MAT Budget by School Report has now been added to our Multi-School reporting suite.