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Budget‑setting season is here and Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT) finance teams are once again facing the pressure of rising costs and increasing expectations to produce accurate multi‑year financial forecasts. While spreadsheets have long been the default tool for MAT financial planning, in todayâ€

As multi-academy trusts face growing complexities, from funding pressures to ambitious expansion plans, finance leaders need systems that can not only keep pace but also stay ahead.

After nearly 15 years of relying on the same finance system, the leadership team at Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form recognised that the time had come to explore new options for improvement.

For schools and academies, the demands on leadership teams extend far beyond the classroom. From HR and finance to governance, safeguarding, and beyond, each function plays a vital role in supporting day to day operations. But when these areas operate in isolation, supported by different systems, wo

In the ever-evolving landscape of educational trusts, the centralisation and integration of technology and business services have been highlighted by many as a key opportunity to achieve efficiency savings and operational excellence.

As we approach April 1st, Jo Spencer, Head of Schools’ Choice, and Anna Cooksey, Deputy Head of Schools’ Choice, recap this year's detailed budget planning cycle highlights.

As we start a new year, we also prepare to begin the 2025/26 tax year and close off 24/25 tax year. One of the many benefits of outsourcing your payroll is that we handle many of the tasks associated with a tax year’s end and start. However, it’s important to understand the changes which will co

Teaching members of the National Education Union (NEU) have voted overwhelmingly to accept the government’s pay offer of 6.5% and so will not be holding further strikes in the autumn term.

The NEU is planning to strike on Wednesday 5^th and Friday 7^th July 2023.