Academies Financial Handbook - Highlights, Updates & Asset Management
If you haven't had a chance to thumb through the recently updated Academies Financial Handbook, SG...
School Minibus Pre-drive Safety Checks
The school minibus is an incredibly useful resource but to get the most out of it and ensure you're...
Having trouble completing your Academy Budget Forecast Return (BFRO)?
Having accurate asset data is a key element for accurate budget forecasting and sound financial...
Potential fines of £120 for Persistent Latecomers
It's recently been in the national news that Staffordshire County Council is introducing new...
Keeping Parents in the Safeguarding Loop
Staff aren't the only member of the school community that need to be involved in a school's...
Insurance Premium Tax Puts More Pressure on the School Budget
The 2% hike to Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) announced in the Autumn statement has come through this...
Asbestos in Schools - the latest stats and advice
A recent Education Funding Agency (EFA) survey found asbestos in schools is a “serious” problem...
Making the Right First Impression with School Visitors
When Anna Molde started her new SBM role at Banks Road Infants and Nursery School, she was quick to...
10 Funny Report Card Comments
SG World are currently running a marketing campaign asking schools how well they would do if they...
From one SBM to another - what's the worst that can happen?
Insurance is one of those strange things we buy hoping we never have to use it. So maybe we don’t...