Saving money on your school's rateable value 29 June 2020 What is your school’s rateable value? Are you overpaying? Mark Paterson looks at how schools might be able to make substantial savings
A school system that drives social justice: Resources & funding 8 June 2020 In a seven-part series, teacher and school leader David Anderson considers how schools can be a key driver for social justice and how we can make our education system more equitable. In part three, he considers huge disparities between state and private schools when it comes to resources and funding
SEND and SENCO support: Tenets of best practice 4 March 2020 The high numbers of pupils with SEN are putting a huge strain on school finances – and on SENCOs themselves. Margaret Mulholland looks at some tenets of best practice, what Ofsted wants to see, and how schools can best support their SENCOs
Funding pledge: What it means for your school... 6 November 2019 What will the government funding pledges – announced earlier this term – mean for your secondary school? Funding specialist Julia Harnden looks at the figures
What your school business leader can do for you 9 May 2019 Do you get the most from the expertise of your school business leader? Hayley Dunn looks at how schools can maximise the impact of the business leader position
Integrated curriculum financial planning 6 February 2019 Integrated curriculum financial planning, which brings together curriculum and budget, is all the rage, but it is not a new concept. Julia Harnden explains more and asks what it can do for us... 1 comment
Resource management in tough times 21 November 2018 Schools are having to get serious about how they manage their resources. Liam Donnison talks to the leader of a large cross-phase multi-academy trust about their approach to this crucial area
The growing pupil population – implications for secondary schools 7 November 2018 There is a growing demand for secondary school places in England. Zoe Claymore explores what the data tells us and the possible implications for schools and teachers
School finance: Spotting and avoiding scams 17 October 2018 Financial scams, including bank mandate fraud, often target schools and staff need to be aware of what to look out for. Dave Verma advises
Fundraising: Using your school site 20 June 2018 Raising income by using your buildings and grounds can be one way of boosting your school’s finances. Brin Best advises
The evidence on school funding 13 June 2018 Complaints about a lack of school funding are frequently hitting the headlines, with concerns over how budget pressures will affect schools and colleges in England. Maire Williams looks at what the evidence tells us
Securing funds from businesses 6 June 2018 Continuing his recent series of fundraising advice articles, Brin Best looks at how schools should engage with business – both locally and further afield – in order to raise funds and attract other support
Are you aware of fraud risk? 16 May 2018 Figures suggest that discovered fraud in the schools sector was in the region of £1 million last year. Expert Dave Verma offers eight steps schools can take to lower the risks
School improvement on a budget 9 May 2018 Today’s school leaders are faced with the challenge of school improvement in times of tight budgets. Warrington head Jon Wright shares his approach to this issue with Liam Donnison
School fundraising: Grant-making trusts 25 April 2018 Many schools do not consider applying to grant-making trusts for funding, even though they are well-placed to make successful bids. Brin Best explains more and lists some of his top trusts to apply to
The Academies Show 2018 3 April 2018 Sponsored Now in its eighth year, The Academies Show is the leading education event for all schools, covering every facet of the education system.
Effective school fundraising applications 10 January 2018 The secret to fundraising success can often come down to writing and compiling effective applications. Brin Best offers nine steps to planning and writing successful funding applications
Three challenges for school leaders in 2018 10 January 2018 As the new year begins, what changes do you need to prepare for? Richard Skipper discusses three major challenges waiting for school leaders in 2018
A new era of school business leadership 10 January 2018 Business leadership or management? Stephen Morales reflects on the changing role of the school business professional
External sources of funding for schools and education 6 December 2017 There are a wealth of organisations that give funding grants to schools and education-related projects. Brin Best gives us his overview of the best external funding sources out there, including examples and tips for school fundraisers 1 comment
Devising an effective fundraising strategy 29 November 2017 A carefully thought-out fundraising strategy that links closely with your school improvement plan could be considered an essential for schools. Expert Brin Best discusses how to devise an effective fundraising strategy for your school
Finding in-school efficiencies 13 September 2017 New ways to drive efficiencies in a secondary school – five important things to consider. Josh Greaves talks about the challenges schools face in the current economic climate and offers his advice
Leadership: Start as you mean to go on… 6 September 2017 As the new academic year begins, what priorities should school leaders focus on in the coming weeks? Experienced former headteacher Dr Bernard Trafford advises
Governance: Austerity and financial planning 28 June 2017 How can schools’ governing bodies deal with the challenge of improving outcomes in a climate of static – or falling – school budgets? Ian Armitage offers his reflections
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
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