Not many teachers, or head teachers went into education to be involved in financial management of schools; yet that's where many find themselves. Some Academies have Business Managers to help, but most School Business Managers are not Accountants, they're expert in managing business. There is a … [Read more...]
How can I present my financial information more easily at the AGM?
For many Trusts the AGM is the window for members to question the annual reports published by the Trust. The time when you are most likely to get questions that you don’t normally deal with, perhaps don’t have the time or expertise to with and probably don’t like dealing with. We could, of course, … [Read more...]
How can I make BFRO returns easier in my Academy?
This is the time when stress levels rise even higher in many Academies as they are now working on their BFRO (budget forecast returns outturn) submissions for the ESFA. As we help a number of schools and academies with their financial management, we often get asked a few questions about the … [Read more...]