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BBC Freedom of Information Reveals Parents Fined £24m for holidays

BBC Freedom of Information Reveals Parents Fined £24m for holidays
A recent BBC investigation has revealed that parents across England and Wales have been fined about...

Academies Financial Handbook - Highlights, Updates & Asset Management

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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...