School Business Services was selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver and manage the SRMA programme because of our deep expertise in education finance, proven track record supporting schools and trusts at scale, and our ability to combine operational delivery with strategic financial insight.
Lara Scadding
Head of Finance Services
Lara runs the Finance service at SBS, specialising in schools finance and operational leadership. Lara is passionate about helping schools to achieve their strategic financial vision by connecting the right industry experts with customers to suit need.
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Iain Maris
SRMA Quality Assurance & Mentoring Lead
DfE-accredited SRMA and CFO Mentor with 25+ years’ experience driving financial strategy, governance, and operational transformation across Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and education service providers. Recognised for delivering sustainable cost efficiencies, governance improvements, and sector-leading ICFP modelling, I partner with boards and executive teams to embed transparency, resilience, and long-term value.
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Emily Williams
SRMA Programme Co-ordinator
Emily is the SRMA Programme Coordinator. She has 9 years of experience teaching, designing, and managing educational programmes. She holds a masters degree in cultural heritage and economics, and is passionate about learning and access to education.
Laura Keitley
SRMA Programme Co-ordinator
Laura is the SRMA Programme Coordinator and has over 9 years management experience and 12 years finance experience. She is a qualified project manager and is passionate about operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Related SRMA Resources
What is an SRMA?
Learn how you can make a difference and directly improve outcomes for pupils.
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SRMA Accreditation Process
See the timelines of both SRMA and SBP Accreditation Processes.