School finances: Boosting your budgets 19 April 2017 Budget pressures continue to build, with little sign of respite ahead. Sara Martin looks how schools have been creating opportunities in the local community and beyond to stretch and boost their budgets
School finances: Taking the longer view 8 March 2017 With schools feeling the financial strain, now is the time to take a longer-term view of financial planning, says Colin McLean
National Funding Formula: Analysis and advice 1 March 2017 Understanding the National Funding Formula, its limitations and how it will affect your school is vitally important. As the second consultation period draws to a close, Julia Harnden analyses the current proposals
Bett Show 2017 – Your SecEd Guide 8 December 2016 SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide offers 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event, which takes place at London's ExCeL from January 25 to 28.
Designing your school’s curriculum on a shoestring 30 November 2016 How can schools design an effective curriculum within today’s shrinking budgets? Experts Julia Harnden and Suzanne O’Farrell advise
Making your budget go further 28 September 2016 With the new National Funding Formula delayed, financial uncertainty continues for schools. Kaley Foran offers seven ways in which to stretch your budget further
Fundraising and philanthropy 18 May 2016 Professional fundraiser Peter Spence draws on lessons from the independent sector to offer state schools some advice on developing alumni networks and longer-term fundraising and philanthropy
Ready to report your gender pay gap? 4 May 2016 Schools will soon have to report on their gender pay gaps, and those with high differences could face being named and shamed. Expert David Hession explains
Financial efficiency – stay in control 3 February 2016 Times are tight and budget pressures in schools are increasing. Funding specialist Julia Harnden offers some broad principles to help schools manage their finances
School business managers – Beyond the budget 6 January 2016 Business management in a school extends so much further than looking after the budget. Dispelling the myths, Sara McNeillis explores some of the other ways SBMs make a real difference in schools
Fundraising: Proving your project is needed 16 September 2015 When looking to secure funding for your school, a key challenge is successfully arguing a need for your project and deciding who should lead your grant fundraising efforts. John Ellery offers his advice
Emerging trends for the school business manager 16 September 2015 A report looking at how the role of the school business manager is evolving, has highlighted some worrying trends, says Russell Dalton
Applying successfully for financial grants 9 September 2015 Fundraising expert John Ellery discusses some key things that schools must consider when applying for funds or grants
Funding for school buildings 19 March 2015 Finding the money to repair and maintain your school buildings is a major headache for school leaders. Kate Gilliford looks at some possible funding streams.
How do you define the role of a school business manager? 27 November 2014 The role of the school business manager is still a varied one, with the position taking many different forms in different schools. Kate Gilliford looks at some current trends.
It all starts with a coffee... 18 September 2014 Next week, thousands of schools will support the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, raising money for cancer support. Katherine Blaize-Smith offers some tips.
Fundraising: Balancing the school books 3 April 2014 A group of 20 school leaders from both state and private schools recently met to discuss the role and future of income generation in schools. Julia Reid discusses some of the ideas and issues that were on the table.
Do you understand VAT? 27 March 2014 VAT is a complicated tax and it is easy for academies and free schools to make mistakes. We ask expert Helen Elliott for some advice.
School sporting priorities 6 February 2014 The Youth Sport Trust national conference this week shines a spotlight on school sport. John Steele looks at the implications of recent developments including curriculum and accountability changes, and the Sport Premium.
The evolving role of SBMs 16 January 2014 Data suggests that school business managers are taking on new and wider responsibilities. Christopher Woolfrey takes a closer look.
Get that funding – avoiding common grant application mistakes 13 June 2013 Filling in grant applications is much harder than many of us think. Expert Jon Ellery offers some advice on avoiding common mistakes on application forms.
Secrets to success: How to spend the Pupil Premium 28 February 2013 Ofsted’s report into how schools are spending the Pupil Premium offers a range of advice and best practice. Pete Henshaw looks at seven key strategies that have proven successful.
The changing rules for academy funding 31 January 2013 Academies are currently dealing with complex and changing funding rules. Vincent King looks at how some schools have been coping.
Successful school fundraising in 10 steps 31 January 2013 Squeezed budgets and government cuts have made life difficult for schools and placed a new importance on raising additional monies locally. Rachel Gordon offers 10 dos and don’ts for successful school fundraising.
Are you prepared for the SEN changes? 4 October 2012 With the government's proposed reform of provision for SEN students and the introduction of the new Ofsted framework and Teachers' Standards, the SEN landscape is shifting once more. Lorraine Petersen looks at the implications.
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