Need expert finance support for your trust? From interim CFOs to project-based support, we offer flexible solutions for MATs navigating staffing gaps or financial challenges. 🎥 Learn more: buff.ly/NdNj3UU #MATfinance #InterimCFO #AcademyTrusts

🚨 Last chance to register!

Join us tomorrow (Fri 6 June, 2–2:45 PM) for a free webinar on investment policy with Ian Buss, in partnership with Education Banking.

🕒 Bookings close tonight – secure your spot - lnkd.in/ehkVcxQU

#EduSky #MATFinance #SchoolFinance

Don’t miss tomorrow's free SBS Financial Planner taster session and your opportunity to see how our MAT-focused budgeting software supports smarter financial planning and reporting.

📅 Tuesday 21st April, 10–11am, Zoom

👉 Sign up: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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With SBS Financial Planner, MATs benefit from:
✅ Real-time forecasting
✅ Automated budget modelling
✅ Trust-wide consistency

It’s not just a tool - it’s The MAT Standard.

Learn more: www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/news/the-mat...

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Planning for maternity leave in your team? 👶

Our Finance Support provides experienced, flexible cover to keep everything running smoothly, whether you need support for a few months or a full maternity leave period.

www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/finance-supp...

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We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Budget vs Outturn report in SBS Financial Planner developed in direct response to feedback from our trust customers🤝

Built with trusts, for trusts because your feedback shapes our roadmap

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📢Upcoming Webinar: Virtual Finance Assistant - Taster Session

How can multi-academy trusts build more resilient and efficient finance functions?

📅Tuesday, 17 March, 10-11am, online (Zoom)

Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Supporting finance teams during budget setting 📊

📅 Interested in longer-term support? Join our free online Virtual Finance Assistant Taster webinar at 10am, 17 March.

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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One Week to Go

We’re delighted to be joined by Michelle Williams, CFO at Shaw Education Trust, who will share how her trust is responding to financial pressures.

📅 Tuesday 10 March, 2–3pm, online (Zoom)

Sign up: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The SEND landscape is shifting and 2026 will bring significant reform.

At School Business Services, we’ve broken down what finance leaders need to know — clearly and practically.

👉 Read more: www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/news/send-re...

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We’re delighted to share that SBS Financial Planner has been shortlisted for Product of the Year at the Optimus Education MAT Excellence Awards 2026 🎉

Thank you to the Trust finance leaders who helped shape the system and continue to drive its development.

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📊 Raising the MAT Standard

📅 Tuesday 10th March | 2–3pm | Live on Zoom

👉 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The DfE has published the General Annual Grant (GAG) allocation guides for 2026–27.

Read the full guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

#BudgetPlanning #MATFinance #SchoolFinance #GAGAllocations

Don’t miss next week's free SBS Financial Planner taster session and your opportunity to see how our MAT-focused budgeting software supports smarter financial planning and reporting.

📅 Tuesday 10 February, 10–11am, online (Zoom)

👉 Register now: lnkd.in/gVdFRytz

#SBS #MATFinance #SchoolFinance

Our Virtual Finance Assistant service offers an outsourced, SLA-based approach to finance processing helping you reduce staffing risk, improve accuracy and create predictable costs.

👉 Learn more: www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/finance-supp...

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📢DfE Update: School Resource Management Self-Assessment Checklist Now Live

www.gov.uk/guidance/sch...

The deadline to complete the checklist has been confirmed - 13 March.

Get in touch if you would like any support: www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/contact-us

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Join our free online SBS Financial Planner taster session

📅 Tue 10 Feb, 10–11am (Zoom)

See how our MAT-focused budgeting tool helps you streamline forecasting, improve reporting and compare scenarios with confidence.

Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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