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SBS Budgets - Budget Management Solution

"I have used SBS Financial Planner for a few years now and have always been completely satisfied with their product and the service that I have received."

Lime Academy Trust
Chingford, London

"I’ve found the software reliable, easy to use and set up of new schools has been incredibly simple as we have grown."

"I find the SBS Budgeting system to be simple and straight forward to use and the customer service that we receive from the team is excellent."

"SBS Budgets has enabled me to gain clarity on our financial position. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SBS as your go-to sixth form budgeting software."

Seaton Valley Federation
Northumberland

"Days spent on payroll reconciliation each month have been reduced to just two or three hours."

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the work you have put in and support I have already received with this software. It is really appreciated and I wish more companies worked like you."

Suckley School
Worcestershire

"SBS Budgets makes budget setting a whole lot easier, providing easy-to use staffing projections, user-friendly reports and comes with a great customer support helpline as well."

"We’ve been using SBS Budgets in our Trust for last 2 years and we’re really pleased with both the functionality of the product and the quality of the support from the Team."

Finance & Accounting

"Three years on in April 2020, I can honestly say my confidence, knowledge and understanding of school budget planning systems and procedures are unrecognisable."

"SBS is on hand throughout the year and we have found them to be efficient, knowledgeable and professional in their approach."

"We are totally satisfied with the service that SBS provides and would highly recommend them to other schools. Russ and his knowledge are invaluable to us, nothing is ever too much trouble..."

"My experience of the service provided by SBS, and more specifically Kelly Crawford, was nothing short of exceptional."

Eastwick Schools
Leatherhead

"I have felt more in control, with clarified information readily available, during our time working together on my school’s budget. I find this a reflection of best practice"

""We started using School Business Services as our existing finance support was no longer meeting our needs. The finance SLA support that has been provided by SBS has been excellent.""

"I was able to jump straight into my new role with confidence at a very busy time for the school. The SBS team also provided aftercare support via the Service Desk."

"I have found SBS finance to be an excellent support to our lean finance department, bridging additional skill requirements for specific project work and meeting return deadlines at pressured times throughout the year."

"Being well versed in MATs and schools, the conversations and challenges were thoughtful, direct and at the same time, well balanced"

"Thanks to SBS’ planning and clear guidance, we were given ample time prior to the day of audit to collate and upload all the information required and the day of audit ran seamlessly."

Lion Academy Trust
Nationwide

"SBS’ extensive education sector experience and operations capability has made them a dependable partner as we support teaching, learning and critical operations across all our schools and settings."

"We engaged the services of SBS consultancy during a busy period in our school and I have been more than happy with the support we received and continue to receive."

"Sarah worked quickly to assist us in meeting our deadlines with the Local Authority and we very much appreciated the expert input that we have received form her over the last few years."

Preston Manor School
Wembley, London

"Our consultant was extremely professional and helpful throughout the whole process."

Queen Elizabeth’s School
Wimborne, Dorset

"I was able to jump straight into my new role with confidence at a very busy time for the school. The SBS team also provided aftercare support via the Service Desk."

"Ian and Clare have been great to work with. Both are very knowledgeable in their field. Our audit went smoothly and our monthly reports are delivered in a timely manner, with plenty of detail."

Severn Academies Educational Trust
Kidderminster, Worcestershire

"I just wanted to say how grateful I am of Kelly’s fantastic support for our BFR. We could not have got through it without her!"

"We anticipate we are able to save significantly thanks to SBS’ ICFP document. They have allowed us to target our inefficiencies…"

"They are thoroughly professional and bring with them a wealth of experience which allows them to work efficiently and also add value to our MAT."

"SBS were able to provide a skilled and intelligent finance consultant to support our SAT and we have been extremely impressed by our finance consultant, Kelly."

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the work you have done for Oak over the last year. We are really making progress now and we could not have got to this stage without your support."

ICT

"We have been an ICT customer of School Business Services for over 7 years. I find them extremely helpful and knowledgeable."

"Christ Church Primary School has enjoyed a very productive and strategic partnership with School Business Services support for several years."

"SBS have always listened to what the school has had to say and adapted their practices to suit our needs."

Lion Academy Trust
Nationwide

"SBS’ extensive education sector experience and operations capability has made them a dependable partner as we support teaching, learning and critical operations across all our schools and settings."

"Since employing SBS as our IT support service, our IT system has become more reliable and robust."

"On assuming responsibility for the contract, SBS quickly stabilised the situation and began a programme of improvement that has transformed our confidence in the service."

MIS

"Through their SIMS support, the SBS MIS team has saved me money, time and many headaches in both the technical and strategic advice we receive."

Gildredge House
Eastbourne

"The support we have received from SBS with the administration of our MIS has been invaluable."

Gospel Oak Secondary School
Tipton, West Midlands

"David has been an essential asset for the school in ensuring the Spring census was completed and key information was available on time for an Ofsted inspection..."

"I really appreciate all your help and flexibility with submissions this year and over the last few years."

"We would like to thank you and your team for great support. Being there at the end of the phone, remote access and in person."

Lion Academy Trust
Nationwide

"SBS’ extensive education sector experience and operations capability has made them a dependable partner as we support teaching, learning and critical operations across all our schools and settings."

"I will be recommending SBS to friends and family who wish to pursue a career in school administration."

"I am writing to highly commend the work of Ms Reed at our school over the past two years. "

"Without any doubt the most competent, effective and efficient company I have worked with in my 34 years in Education."

"The experience we have had with SBS, and the positive working relationships that we have developed, have left us feeling very optimistic about the decision to switch..."

"They are responsive, knowledgeable and professional, everything we needed to replace our previous support organisation."

United Learning Trust
Peterborough

"SBS have supported the United Learning Trust in multiple instances where a SIMS application has had to be migrated from a predecessor school into a new academy."