General annual grant (GAG) pooling is used by MATs to distribute money to their schools rather than top-slicing, but what are the benefits and challenges?
Curriculum led budget planning (or integrated curriculum financial planning) is being promoted by the DfE as a tool for financial efficiency and sustainability. How does it work?
A new month means a new set of priorities. Do you have everything ready for the weeks ahead? Use our checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything and find links to expert advice
It’s time for a new term. Do you have everything ready for the weeks ahead? Use our checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything and find links to expert advice
School business managers need other team members to understand how budgets work and how to achieve best value for money. Use and adapt these training materials to help
In school during the summer holidays? Don't worry – you're not alone! Use the SBM August checklist to plan your time and get ready for the new school year
Make the most of the last weeks before the summer holidays. Use the SBM July checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything and find links to expert advice
Given the multitude of tasks that come under the SBM's remit, it is vital that you are excellent at time management. Nickii Messer offers strategies you can use to make best use of this most precious resource
