News

What is the school asset register and why is it so important?

What is the school asset register and why is it so important?
It is recommended that every school maintains an asset register under the Academies Trust Handbook and SFVS. An asset register is an important tool...

7 Ways School Asset Management and the SFVS 2022 help each other out

7 Ways School Asset Management and the SFVS 2022 help each other out
The Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) is a self-assessment that should be undertaken by schools to ensure the effective financial management of...

Asset Management and the Academy Trust Handbook

Asset Management and the Academy Trust Handbook
In 2021 the handbook was re-named as simply the Academy Trust Handbook to reflect an increasing focus on governance as well as financial...

The Academies Trust Handbook 2022 Update

The Academies Trust Handbook 2022 Update
The Academies Trust Handbook 2022 edition appeared a little later than usual this year.

Know exactly where your assets are physically located using an icon based map

Know exactly where your assets are physically located using an icon based map
Many schools handle asset management using a spreadsheet or possibly multiple spreadsheets that get increasing complex making it difficult to answer...

How Asset Management Software helps the School Facilities Manager

How Asset Management Software helps the School Facilities Manager
When you think of school asset management software you probably think in terms of managing and tracking your IT equipment, software licences and...

5 Questions to ask when researching School Asset Management Software

5 Questions to ask when researching School Asset Management Software
What types of assets does your school want to include? Schools typically have hundreds, even thousands of assets that all play a part in educating...

What is asset management in a school and why is it important?

What is asset management in a school and why is it important?
What is asset management in a school and why is it important? The Education sector is under a lot of financial pressure, a 2020 report form the...

Asset Depreciation in School Reporting

Asset Depreciation in School Reporting
What is asset depreciation? Academies and maintained schools are required to report on their annual finances, including a set of up-to-date accounts...