School Business Services

📢 We’ll soon be moving our social presence from X to Bluesky. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to working in spaces that best support positive engagement around education and wellbeing. We’d love to stay connected. 👉 Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sbsupd…

With increasing pressure on school and trust finance teams to get budgets right, we’re running a online finance training session to help you build confidence and clarity. 🎓Confident Budget Setting for Academies 2026 👉 Details: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rgFN30 #SBS #FinanceTraining

Missed our MAT Leaders' Insights webinar? You can now download the full MAT Leaders’ Challenges Survey 2025 report and watch the webinar recording now. 👉 Download the report now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rfj2S0 #SBS #MATLeaders #EdLeadership #EducationStrategy

This week’s Finance Focus tip comes from Lara Scadding, Head of Finance Services at SBS. 💡 Quick Win: Keep a running audit-readiness file. Drop key documents in throughout the year to save significant time and reduce pressure during external scrutiny. #SBS #FinanceFocus

Fielding Primary School made the switch to SBS Financial Planner — and the results speak for themselves. 👉 Read the full article to discover how Fielding Primary streamlined financial planning: eu1.hubs.ly/H0r3h-70 #SBS #MaintainedSchools #SchoolFinance #EdFinance

Tomorrow we’ll be bringing MAT leaders together for our MAT Leaders’ Challenges Survey Insights webinar packed with expert insight. 📅 22 January 2026, 10–11am, online (Zoom) 👉register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0r53Gv0 #SBS #MATLeaders #MATFinance #SchoolFinance #Webinar

We're delighted to announce that we are supporting the CST Finance and Operations Conference. Join us on Thursday 5th February for a day of insight, practical tools and sector-leading expertise. 👉 Learn more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0q-9d_0 #SBS #CSTConference #EducationLeadership

From census deadlines to essential system training, February is a key time to keep everything running smoothly — and we’re here to help. 👉 View all upcoming MIS courses: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qZRK30 💡SLA customers receive discounted course fees. #SBS #MISTraining #Arbor #SIMS

We’re pleased to confirm Christopher Dryer as our final guest speaker for the MAT Leaders’ Challenges Survey Insights webinar. 📅 22 January 2026, 10–11am, online (Zoom) 👉Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qYQ9j0 #SBS #MATLeaders #EducationFinance #Webinar

This week’s Finance tip comes from Kelly Crawford, Finance Service Lead at SBS. 💡Review subscription creep. Schools often carry multiple small licences that aren’t being used. A quick audit can free up meaningful budget and improve value for money. #SBS #EducationFinance

Schools on the RISE programme may be eligible for DfE Connect the Classroom funding. SBS offers end-to-end support — from eligibility checks to application submission. Not eligible? We can still help you meet wireless standards. Contact us: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qY6cP0 #SBS #ICT

Schools on the RISE programme may be eligible for DfE Connect the Classroom funding. SBS offers end-to-end support — from eligibility checks to application submission. Not eligible? We can still help you meet wireless standards. Contact us: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qY6cP0 #SBS #ICT

Spring Census Support Spring Census Day is today, 15 January, with returns due by 11 February. Let SBS handle your census return, so you can stay focused on running your school or Trust. 📩 Contact us: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qY2Jm0 #SBS #MIS #SpringCensus #CensusSupport

As MATs grow, financial oversight gets harder. Attenborough Learning Trust now spans nine Leicester schools. Finance Manager Tom Bott explains why they chose SBS Financial Planner to streamline budgeting, payroll and gain real-time visibility. 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0qXNVf0 #SBS

We’re delighted to confirm Gemma Draycott as a guest speaker for our upcoming MAT Leaders’ Challenges Survey Insights webinar. 📅 22 January 2026, 10–11am, online (Zoom) 👉Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qTQYl0 #SBS #MATLeaders #EducationFinance #Webinar

We’re delighted to announce our first confirmed speaker for the MAT Leaders’ Challenges Survey Insights webinar: Samantha Taylor, CFO at Keystone Academy Trust. 📅 22 January 2026, 10–11am, online (Zoom) 👉Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qSJLj0 #SBS #MATLeaders #Webinar

Tomorrow we’re hosting a free online SBS Financial Planner taster session, tailored specifically for maintained schools and focused on budgeting for the year ahead. 🗓 Tuesday 13 Jan, 11am–12pm 👉 Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qNKt40 #SBS #MaintainedSchools #EducationFinance

This week’s finance tip: benchmark utilities and service contracts annually. With energy and outsourced service costs remaining volatile, a simple annual benchmark can reveal cost-saving opportunities and help avoid poor-value renewals. #SBS #Benchmarking #SchoolFinance

Budget planning season is here for maintained schools Join our SBS Financial Planner Taster Session on 13th January, 11am–12pm. “Setting the budget is a much more seamless procedure now.” - Finance Manager, Fielding Primary School Register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qM2VT0 #SBS

We know the impact your decisions have. And you need to know that they’re based on accurate insights. That’s why SBS Financial Planner is developed alongside MAT CFOs– delivering clarity, confidence, and control in every decision. The MAT Standard: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qBLgt0 #SBS