We’re pleased to confirm that Litmus will be attending the CUBO Summer Conference 2025, taking place on 10–11 June at the University of Birmingham. Mark Kassapian, Managing Director of Litmus Retail, and Kate Davis, Senior Consultant, will be on stand 30, supporting university

We’re delighted to share that Charlie Dallaway, Head of Digital Technology & Development, has joined the Litmus Senior Leadership Team. Charlie has been with Litmus for almost a decade and has played a central role in our digital evolution. From leading data transformation

Today, on National School Business Leaders Day, we’re proud to recognise the dedication and resilience of School Business Leaders across the UK. Behind every well-run school is an SBL working tirelessly to manage budgets, services and sustainability under immense pressure. At

We’re pleased to share that Joe Parfitt, Consultancy Director at Litmus, will be speaking at the upcoming ISBL Symposium: Estates, taking place in Birmingham on 27 June. This key event brings together school business and estates leaders to explore how to manage and optimise

How does your school compare to others across the UK? Our Benchmarking Study 2025 is now live and we’re inviting School Business Leaders to take part. This quick, anonymous study gives you the opportunity to see how your school’s approach to catering and soft FM services stacks

No complaints doesn’t mean no problems. Just because a service seems to be running smoothly doesn’t mean it’s efficient, compliant or delivering best value. Too often, schools and organisations assume that “good enough” is good enough but without benchmarking, you could be

Food allergies are on the rise, and the risks are real. For schools, keeping pupils safe means more than just knowing what is in the food. It requires careful labelling, clear communication, proper training, and systems that leave no room for error. In her latest blog,

Managing allergens in school food is more complex than ever. With rising numbers of children living with food allergies and intolerances, schools face growing pressure to provide safe, accurate and inclusive meal options. But keeping allergen and nutritional information up to

Affinity Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust, needed a clearer view of how their catering contract was performing across a growing multi-academy trust. Rising costs and limited transparency made it difficult to assess value and make informed decisions. That’s where

Are your cleaning costs quietly draining your budget? Labour can account for up to 85 percent of cleaning costs, yet many organisations rarely benchmark their cleaning provision. Without clear data, it is impossible to know if your service is overstaffed, under-resourced or

Student expectations are rising, but so are costs. How can universities keep up without breaking the budget? With pressure to deliver standout campus experiences and operate within tighter margins, many institutions are rethinking how their catering and cafés serve students. In

We are pleased to confirm that Litmus has retained its Cyber Essentials certification. From sensitive tender data to supplier information, schools and trusts rely on their partners to keep systems and information secure. It's an important part of our commitment to high

School business leaders are juggling more than ever. From squeezed budgets to rising contract costs, navigating operational decisions can feel overwhelming. In our latest blog, we break down eight essential insights every School Business Leader needs to know right now, helping

📢 The DfE's latest guidance is clear: schools and trusts are being encouraged to take a more strategic, expert-led approach to procurement. From using procurement professionals to investing in benchmarking and considering social impact, the message is strong: smarter spending

Cleaning is one of the biggest operational costs in boarding schools and often one of the least reviewed. Are you missing an opportunity to cut costs and improve quality? In many independent and boarding schools, cleaning teams are doing far more than keeping spaces clean.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. 📏 If you’re a CFO or COO in a multi-academy trust, the right data and decisions can unlock huge value. These six insights will help you assess performance, manage spend, and make catering work harder for your schools. Explore below,

School leaders are being pulled in every direction. You’re focused on delivering outstanding education, supporting staff and students, managing risk, and keeping your community thriving. But behind the scenes, the pressures are mounting. Rising costs, squeezed budgets,

Wishing all schools a positive start to the summer break. After another demanding academic year, we know how much effort has gone into keeping things running smoothly, from budgets and buildings to student support and staff wellbeing. Your work makes a real difference, even

School food, spend on the plate, street food trends and more. In the last few months, Litmus has been featured across multiple sector publications, sharing insight on everything from boosting value in school meals to the latest retail catering trends. With expert contributions

School budgets are under pressure. But where can you find savings without sacrificing standards? Catering is often one of the most significant costs for schools, yet it's also one of the areas with untapped potential for smarter, more efficient management. This Financial