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What the Spending Review 2025 Means for School Budgets

At School Business Services, we’ve reviewed the government's full Spending Review 2025 and pulled together the key takeaways and what they mean for your budget planning over the next few years.

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What Does Internal Scrutiny Really Mean for Trusts?
Finance

Posted on 2nd July 2025

What Does Internal Scrutiny Really Mean for Trusts?

For Academy Trusts, Internal Scrutiny is more than a statutory requirement - it’s an opportunity. Here’s how Trusts can reframe their approach and realise the full value of internal scrutiny.

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Making a Difference Every Day: NSBL Day 2024 Winner Tracey Parsons Reflects on 10 Years in the Role
SBL Day

Posted on 6th June 2025

Making a Difference Every Day: NSBL Day 2024 Winner Tracey Parsons Reflects on 10 Years in the Role

Friday, 6th June 2025 marks the fourth year of SBS National School Business Leaders’ Day. We met with Tracey (2024 Winner) one year on to learn more about her journey, exploring the initiatives and strategies that led to her recognition. This article also provides insights into the significance of NSBL Day and the award, highlighting the vital role SBLs play in shaping the future of education. 

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Redefining the Role: How SBLs Are Powering the Future of Education
SBL Day

Posted on 5th June 2025

Redefining the Role: How SBLs Are Powering the Future of Education

For too long, School Business Leaders (SBLs) have been seen primarily as administrators - gatekeepers of budgets, procurement, and policy. But as the education landscape becomes increasingly complex, this perception is rapidly changing. Today, SBLs are stepping firmly into the role of strategic leaders, helping to shape the future of our schools and Trusts.

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Outsourcing ICT Support
ICT

Posted on 4th March 2021

Outsourcing ICT Support

With new technologies constantly being introduced and cyber threats evolving, IT support is essential for any school.

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Skype for Business for schools communications!
ICT

Posted on 14th May 2015

Skype for Business for schools communications!

Skype for Business for schools and organisations alike Microsoft announced towards the back end of 2014 that in the first half of 2015, the next version of Lync will become Skype for Business with...

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Interactive touch screens vs Interactive white boards
ICT

Posted on 14th April 2015

Interactive touch screens vs Interactive white boards

Here at SBS we want to ensure our customers get the best quality devices at best value but also what fits the need of the school. One area I like to discuss with SLT, ICT Coordinators and Governing...

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Welcome!
Finance

Posted on 11th March 2014

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the School Business Services blog for the first time. This post comes from Becky Hall, Head of Marketing, to introduce who we are and why we have started this blog. SBS History...

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