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Schools’ Choice is excited to be exhibiting at this year’s Eastern Education Show on 19^th June at Newmarket Racecourse.

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.

The UK government has introduced the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, set to take effect on 6th April 2025. This legislation grants employed parents up to 12 weeks of additional leave and pay when their newborn requires neonatal care, supplementing existing parental leave entitlements.

On 3rd February 2025, Ofsted published proposals for new inspection arrangements for schools in England. The previous single-word judgement system is planned to be replaced by a five-point grading system across eight to ten evaluation areas plus a ‘met or ‘not met’ judgement on safeguarding.

Effective governance is at the heart of every successful school and academy. With the rise of hybrid meetings, ensuring seamless collaboration between in-room and remote participants is more important than ever.

At Schools’ Choice, we are proud to be the only Sage Intacct partner dedicated exclusively to the education sector. As the UK’s leading provider of professional finance managed services for schools and academies, with over 40 years of expertise, we understand the unique financial challenges face