A new month means a new set of priorities. Do you have everything ready for the weeks ahead? Use our November checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything and find links to expert advice
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?
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
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
Effective procurement leads to good contracts and ensures value for money and propriety. Use the 10 points of advice when undertaking and developing procurement processes in your setting
Governors must know how the school budget is spent and managed to be able to hold leaders to account. Nina Siddle describes how to provide accurate financial reporting to governors
Are you prepared for an audit at your school? By law academies are subject to an audit process. Download the checklist below to ensure you are prepared
