Budgeting can be a valuable way of learning about your academy and its future. Sue Birchall explains how you can forecast effectively and use what you already know
As staff are your most costly asset, you need to ensure you are always on top of your staffing budget. From analysing curriculum needs to providing staff cover, Cate Hart gives the lowdown
The finance committee terms of reference should describe the responsibilities of the chair, clerk and finance committee. Nina Siddle provides an example to use as a guide
Due to the semi-independent nature of academies, there are different requirements for reporting and managing finances than there are in maintained schools
From school improvement plans and staffing budgets to marketing and project management, the budgeting process can be complex. Read our top tips from the experts in response to your key questions
SBMs need to know how to negotiate contracts with service providers for the school. Lindsey Lester offers some top tips and highlights the pitfalls to avoid
Efficiency is set to be a key buzzword for SBMs this year. As the DfE publishes its efficiency toolkit, so we also have nine top expert tips to help you save money
