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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 £24m for failing to send their children to school...
Academies Financial Handbook - Highlights, Updates & Asset Management
If you haven't had a chance to thumb through the recently updated Academies Financial Handbook, SG World have put together a summary of the updates...
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 driving safely there's some simple things you can...
Having trouble completing your Academy Budget Forecast Return (BFRO)?
Having accurate asset data is a key element for accurate budget forecasting and sound financial planning. It lets you make more informed investment...
Potential fines of £120 for Persistent Latecomers
It's recently been in the national news that Staffordshire County Council is introducing new guidelines in regard to student lateness. Parents may...
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 safeguarding policy. Parents should be kept well informed...
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 month making it the third increase in just two...
Asbestos in Schools - the latest stats and advice
A recent Education Funding Agency (EFA) survey found asbestos in schools is a “serious” problem with one fifth of respondent schools failing to...
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 implement new, improved ways of working. One...