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Finding the Perfect Fit: Selecting an Internal Scrutiny Provider for Your Academy Trust

Finding the Perfect Fit: Selecting an Internal Scrutiny Provider for Your Academy Trust

26th August 2024 | Finance | Internal Scrutiny

With numerous providers offering internal scrutiny services, how do academy trusts choose the right partner? What should be your key considerations when selecting an internal scrutiny provider. Ensuring effective risk management and robust internal controls is paramount for any academy trust.

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Payroll Best Practices for Schools and Academy Trusts

Payroll Best Practices for Schools and Academy Trusts

23rd August 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions

Implementing payroll best practices can significantly reduce errors, save time, and ensure smooth payroll operations. Whether you’re handling payroll in-house or outsourcing it to experts, here are some of our top tips that every school or academy trust should follow.

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Embracing Enhanced Internal Scrutiny: Insights into changes to the Academy Trust Handbook for 2024/25

Embracing Enhanced Internal Scrutiny: Insights into changes to the Academy Trust Handbook for 2024/25

6th August 2024 | Finance | Internal Scrutiny

The recent publication of the 2024 Academy Trust Handbook (ATH) has introduced significant changes for the sector, with a particular focus on internal scrutiny.

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Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Integrations

Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Integrations

Payroll & Pensions | Human Resources | EduPeople

Find out more about how EduPeople improves efficiencies in the MAT’s business operations as it grows, through automation and integration of processes.

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Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Efficiencies

Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Efficiencies

Payroll & Pensions | Human Resources | EduPeople

Find out more about how Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust has made significant efficiency savings since implementing EduPeople.

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The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School, Greater London

The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School, Greater London

Finance

°ÄÃÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳’s work has made a real positive impact on both the finance function and also the wider school

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Latest eBooks

Reasons to Consider Outsourcing Your Site Staffing

Reasons to Consider Outsourcing Your Site Staffing

Site Management | Staffing | Facilities Management

This ebook is aimed at school business managers who are evaluating whether there is a cost-effective alternative to employing site staff.

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Safer Recruitment for Schools and Academies (Pre-employment Checks Quick Guide)

Safer Recruitment for Schools and Academies (Pre-employment Checks Quick Guide)

HR | People

A quick guide to Safer Recruitment practices, for CEO's, Headteachers, HR Directors, School Business Leaders, and HR Managers in Schools and Academy Trusts.

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Your guide to effective inclusion in schools

Your guide to effective inclusion in schools

Health & Wellbeing | People | Governance

This e-book explores the aspects of school life where inclusive practice should be in place and provides guidance on how to seek assurance that this is the case in your school or academy trust.

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Payroll Made Simple

Payroll Made Simple

11th September 2024 | |

Grappling with the complexities of some of the more feature rich HR & payroll systems which provide ‘big data’ to employers, can seem overwhelming if you’re a stand-alone school or small primary. Join Jordan Capel from °ÄÃÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ to explore an easier alternative to make your school's payroll management simple.

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Developing leadership innovatively in the education sector

Developing leadership innovatively in the education sector

8th July 2024 | |

Investment in quality professional development for staff can have a significant impact on retention. Our webinar will explore innovative uses of the apprenticeship levy to improve leadership development and retention.

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Using Data to Identify At-Risk Students & Improve Attendance

Using Data to Identify At-Risk Students & Improve Attendance

3rd July 2024 | 12.00pm |

address school attendance issues and create effective intervention strategies. We'll cover the rise in absenteeism post-COVID-19 and the common challenges schools face.

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