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You may not have a crystal ball, but there is information you can use to forecast effectively in a maintained school. Sue Birchall looks at what to consider
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If school business managers are to achieve anything, chances are it will need to be budgeted. Ruth Bradbury outlines a term-by-term schedule for school budget setting
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Staffing costs are the largest element in any school's budget. How can you be sure you're getting maximum value from this spend? Hilary Goldsmith shares key principles, tips and calculations
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Reached a point where making staff redundant seems to be the only way of balancing the budget? Read Nickii Messer's 10 step guide to reducing redundancy risk before making any decisions
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How are you adapting to more knowledge-focused GCSEs and a linear curriculum? Assistant head Vanessa Burton reflects on her school’s experience and what they’re doing differently as a result
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The apprenticeship levy came into force in April 2017 and impacts on most schools. Here's a summary of the key facts and implications for school budgets
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How can academies procure the right mental health services and share good practice across a multi-academy trust? Karen Burns explains how her MAT provides consistency and autonomy
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If you're serious about evaluating the impact of professional development, you should plan for this before the training takes place. We share a template to make that easier
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What does the research tell us about effective strategies for narrowing the gaps? Where might you focus your pupil premium spend? Findings from useful reports
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Introducing a personalised CPD programme gave teachers at Wren Academy the chance to provide better support to students with SEND. Liz Murray describes the process of implementing change