School Business Management

School Finance

Our School Finance specialists will help you navigate the education funding landscape, supporting your school with day to day operations and strategic development.

School Finance

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We deliver a flexible and affordable service, tailoring our support to reflect your needs, giving your staff the knowledge and reassurance to keep your finances on track.

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School Finance Budget Support

Trained in FMS6 and Access Education, our team has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of school finance.

Working closely with your leadership team, we will guide you through every step of the budget preparation process, from budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking, through to school funding reviews and strategic development.

With an understanding that every school is unique, we deliver support through a variety of service agreements which are designed to meet your school’s individual needs.

Absence and Transition Support

At One Education, we recognise the pivotal role played by the school business manager, overseeing day-to-day operations whilst supporting strategic development.

During staff changes, keep things running smoothly at your school with our absence cover and transition assistance:

Business manager and financial support

Absence cover and transition
Bespoke support and detailed handovers

School Business Manager Support

As the education sector evolves, the role of the school business manager can change, growing in scope and complexity. With in-depth knowledge and expertise, our consultants can give your SBM the support they need to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Sharing strategic advice and practical solutions, we will work together to improve operational effectiveness at your school, creating better outcomes for your pupils.

Budget management
Staffing issues
Health and Safety
Asset management including premises
All aspects of financial administration

Financial Administration Support

Working with a range of schools and trusts, our team has unparalleled expertise in managing school administration, maximising efficiency and transparency for a smoother school experience:

Order and invoice processing
Payment runs
Bank reconciliation
Petty cash reconciliation
Recording and reconciliation of other income

Finance Staff Training

As former business managers and school finance officers, our consultants recognise the importance of professional development routes that are both relevant and engaging for staff.

Offering a wide range of training opportunities, we will ensure your team has the skills and expertise to maximise efficiency and drive your school forward.

We provide full on-site training for all staff involved in school management, covering the key areas of school finance with bespoke options also available:

A variety of financial management systems

Budget planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
Strategic understanding of school finance

We also offer many off-site courses, giving your staff the opportunity to network with other professionals in a friendly and supportive environment whilst they benefit from practical hands-on training:

FMS6 User
FMS6 Advanced User
FMS6 Budgeting
FMS6 Charge Card
FMS6 Accounts Receivable
Access Education Budgeting

Academy Conversion

In line with government plans to level up education, all schools are expected to join a multi-academy trust by 2030.

With an exemplary track record of supporting academy conversion, our consultants will guide you throughout the process, laying the foundations for sustainable growth and security:

Preparation of documentation
Preparation of financial data for submission to EFA
Consultation with Local Authority and School Finance team regarding the closing down of maintained accounts
Closing down of maintained school accounts
Assistance with setting up new academy accounts

New budget planning and forecast returns to EFA

Working with you to achieve a seamless transition, our finance team can also provide ad-hoc support through attendance at governor and finance meetings; interview panels for finance vacancies; and providing assistance with funding bid provisions.

Academy Support

After converting to an academy, school finance teams will face additional pressures and greater accountability. With a wealth of experience and expertise, our team will be there to support you through an ever-increasing annual cycle of accounts, budgets and financial returns.

Tailoring our support to reflect your needs, we will give your staff the confidence to embrace new challenges and build for the future:

Access Education budgeting software and support
Internal scrutiny and reports

Expert advice and guidance

Finance Consultancy

As school leaders and business managers, it is important to feel confident in your strategic financial plan and its ability to deliver on your priorities. Our consultants will help you set the strategic direction of your school, mapping out the steps towards financial sustainability and success.

Working closely with your school leadership, we will gain a thorough understanding of your vision and values in order to develop strategies that work for you.

As trusted partners, we can also help you with:

Creating reports for leadership and governors
Support with recruitment of office staff

Governors and SLT meeting attendance

Internal Scrutiny

The latest Academy Trust Handbook requires all trusts to have a programme of internal scrutiny, providing independent assurance to the board that their financial controls and risk management procedures are operating effectively.

Our scrutineers are highly qualified, senior professionals, with many years’ experience working in education settings. Sharing industry expertise and recommendations, we can give your leadership the peace of mind that all operations are compliant, robust and effective.

Our service can be tailored to the size and complexity of your trust, providing coverage in the following key areas and more:

Cash and bank
Procurement
Monthly financial closedown
Payroll
Human resources

Health & Safety
Efficiency, funding and budgets
Fraud, theft and bribery
Safeguarding and whistleblowing
Management information and reports

Data and IT issues
Premises issues
Governance structures
Business continuity & disaster recovery plans

Financial Health Check

Our team puts children first in everything we do. Together, our experts can help to ensure your budget delivers best value for money and achieves the best possible outcomes for your pupils.

Our financial health check will provide a review of your school finances, identifying strengths and weaknesses to help you plan for sustainable growth and development.

With our solutions-based approach, we can help you to produce a plan of action for the future and build on your financial resilience.

School Finance Budget Support

Trained in FMS6 and Access Education, our team has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of school finance.

With an understanding that every school is unique, we deliver support through a variety of service agreements which are designed to meet your school’s individual needs.

Absence and Transition Support

At One Education, we recognise the pivotal role played by the school business manager, overseeing day-to-day operations whilst supporting strategic development.

During staff changes, keep things running smoothly at your school with our absence cover and transition assistance:

Business manager and financial support

Absence cover and transition
Bespoke support and detailed handovers

School Business Manager Support

Sharing strategic advice and practical solutions, we will work together to improve operational effectiveness at your school, creating better outcomes for your pupils.

Budget management
Staffing issues
Health and Safety
Asset management including premises
All aspects of financial administration

Financial Administration Support

Working with a range of schools and trusts, our team has unparalleled expertise in managing school administration, maximising efficiency and transparency for a smoother school experience:

Order and invoice processing
Payment runs
Bank reconciliation
Petty cash reconciliation
Recording and reconciliation of other income

Finance Staff Training

As former business managers and school finance officers, our consultants recognise the importance of professional development routes that are both relevant and engaging for staff.

Offering a wide range of training opportunities, we will ensure your team has the skills and expertise to maximise efficiency and drive your school forward.

We provide full on-site training for all staff involved in school management, covering the key areas of school finance with bespoke options also available:

A variety of financial management systems

Budget planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
Strategic understanding of school finance

FMS6 User
FMS6 Advanced User
FMS6 Budgeting
FMS6 Charge Card
FMS6 Accounts Receivable
Access Education Budgeting

Academy Conversion

In line with government plans to level up education, all schools are expected to join a multi-academy trust by 2030.

With an exemplary track record of supporting academy conversion, our consultants will guide you throughout the process, laying the foundations for sustainable growth and security:

Preparation of documentation
Preparation of financial data for submission to EFA
Consultation with Local Authority and School Finance team regarding the closing down of maintained accounts
Closing down of maintained school accounts
Assistance with setting up new academy accounts

New budget planning and forecast returns to EFA

Academy Support

Tailoring our support to reflect your needs, we will give your staff the confidence to embrace new challenges and build for the future:

Access Education budgeting software and support
Internal scrutiny and reports

Expert advice and guidance

Finance Consultancy

Working closely with your school leadership, we will gain a thorough understanding of your vision and values in order to develop strategies that work for you.

As trusted partners, we can also help you with:

Creating reports for leadership and governors
Support with recruitment of office staff

Governors and SLT meeting attendance

Internal Scrutiny

Our service can be tailored to the size and complexity of your trust, providing coverage in the following key areas and more:

Cash and bank
Procurement
Monthly financial closedown
Payroll
Human resources

Health & Safety
Efficiency, funding and budgets
Fraud, theft and bribery
Safeguarding and whistleblowing
Management information and reports

Data and IT issues
Premises issues
Governance structures
Business continuity & disaster recovery plans

Financial Health Check

Our team puts children first in everything we do. Together, our experts can help to ensure your budget delivers best value for money and achieves the best possible outcomes for your pupils.

Our financial health check will provide a review of your school finances, identifying strengths and weaknesses to help you plan for sustainable growth and development.

With our solutions-based approach, we can help you to produce a plan of action for the future and build on your financial resilience.

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Why choose One Education for School Finance?

AAT and CIFRA qualified, our team have over twenty years’ experience supporting schools. With extensive knowledge of FMS6, Access Education and SIMS, we can help you respond to complex challenges and achieve your school priorities.

Our specialists are trusted by hundreds of schools and trusts, becoming a valued member of their management teams.

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We used One Education Finance Support for a period of time when we were without a School Business Manager and the support was fantastic. Petra ensured that all the things that needed to get done got done and she had endless patience with all of my questions. It was a great support to us at a time when we really needed it. Thank you Petra!

Gavin Shortal, Executive HeadteacherSt James' C of E Primary School

We have recently had Laura from One Education deliver Equality Duty training to our Governors, SLT and teaching staff. The training was of a very high quality, and left us feeling more knowledgeable with regard to the expectations and requirements in relation to the equality duty. Most importantly we now feel empowered to deliver the statutory duties of the equality act in a meaningful and pro active way. The school specific examples included in the training were excellent and provided additional clarification. I would highly recommend this staff training event.

Lynn WilliamsSt. Peter’s C.E Primary

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School Finance Budget Support

School Finance Budget Support

Absence and Transition Support

Absence and Transition Support

School Business Manager Support

School Business Manager Support

Financial Administration Support

Financial Administration Support

Finance Staff Training

Finance Staff Training

Academy Conversion

Academy Conversion

Academy Support

Academy Support

Finance Consultancy

Finance Consultancy

Internal Scrutiny

Internal Scrutiny

Financial Health Check

Financial Health Check

School Finance Budget Support

Absence and Transition Support

School Business Manager Support

Financial Administration Support

Finance Staff Training

Academy Conversion

Academy Support

Finance Consultancy

Internal Scrutiny

Financial Health Check

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