Budgeting isn’t something that most Schools and Academies enjoy. It can take up a lot of time (reducing pupil contact time), create stress and still be “wrong” (needing money to be found elsewhere or something to stop happening. Tips for making budgeting easier in schools When … [Read more...]
BFR Deadline 30 July 2019
Hopefully by now you (and all other Trusts) have at least had your Finance Committee and Local Governing Board review and agreed your budget for 2019/20 and the 3-year forecast through to 2021/22. Key points on the BFR With many Trust Board’s meeting to approve this prior to submission to the … [Read more...]
Issues with outsourcing for schools
When visiting schools, I am often asked about outsourcing and if it’s something a school should do (more of). Outsourcing is a concept that’s been around for far longer than the modern-day Business School mantra suggests. A recent visit to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich reminded me that outsourcing … [Read more...]
