We're excited to introduce our Business Management & Accounting Hub, launching September! Our Hub gives flexible, on-demand support with those important (but time-consuming!) tasks that slip down the list or when you need extra capacity. 01206 671103 or [email protected]

Looking for support beyond our standard services? We offer bespoke solutions, tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether it's short-term extra capacity or outsourcing your financial management function, we’re here to help. [email protected]

The SBM Services team spent two fantastic days together this week, returning to Pettistree House for the perfect balance of business development and team wellbeing. A truly special couple of days. Thank you to the whole team for bringing your energy, ideas, and 100%.

We love delivering our Education Business Briefings and it's fantastic to know you love them too!! Feedback from this morning included: "Thank you - I'd be lost without these sessions" "These sessions are invaluable" "Brilliant session, thank you!" sbmtoolkit.co.uk

This morning we delivered the maintained school version of our summer term update – a big thank you to everyone who joined Ceri and Helen for the session. From funding updates and governance developments to estates management and data protection, we covered all the latest news.

Last chance to book!! Next Tuesday we're delivering “How to prepare for your 24/25 financial year end and audit”. We'll share the steps required to prep for your financial year end and external audit. Book your place now at sbmtraining.co.uk

Cohort 8 of our Academy Finance Training is due to start late September and we can't wait!! Don't just take our word for how valuable this training is - take a look at what previous delegates have said about how transformational they found it!! Book now sbmtraining.co.uk

We ran our final training session of the academic year earlier this week - How to Prepare for Your 2024-25 Year End and Audit. Sarah Reynolds provided a comprehensive overview of what a robust year-end process looks like, sharing lots of practical tips along the way.

Academy Finance Training is just what you need if you want to increase understanding and confidence in academy finances. Suitable for Accounting Officers, CFOs, School Business Leaders, Finance Staff & anyone aspiring to these roles. Bookings open at sbmtraining.co.uk

Our final team meeting before the summer break was this week; our last in-person gathering until September, though we're still available. We shared highlights from the month and expanded on ideas from our session at Pettistree House. Thank you Ellen for the delicious pavlovas!

Discover our Academy Finance Training with this overview : - Module 1: The Regulatory Environment - Module 2: Income and Budgeting - Module 3: Budget Monitoring and Financial Reporting - Module 4: Efficient Deployment of Resources Email us at [email protected]

If any of these challenges resonate with you, then why not see if SBM Services can help ease some of your worries? Please contact [email protected] or 01206 671103 to discuss your requirements.

As the term ends, we wish you all a restful and relaxing summer break. Whilst we hope you all manage to have some time off to recharge your batteries, we know not everyone disappears over the summer, and the team at SBM Services continues to be available to support you as needed.

SBM Annual Work Planning Tool: Outlining essential finance, HR, and infrastructure tasks with recommendations on timing. Create a personalised work plan to stay compliant and on top of key tasks. Visit sbmtoolkit.co.uk for details.

Our latest newsletter is out now! There's a look at the latest team updates plus a round up of our upcoming training. Read more at sbmservices.co.uk

Data Protection Compliance Training: Use our template presentations to deliver annual training updates to staff and governors/trustees. Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities with a test of understanding included. Visit sbmtoolkit.co.uk for details.

At SBM Services we offer a wide range of internal scrutiny options, including audits in these areas: financial operations, financial efficiency, personnel, data protection, governance, funding, inventory and our newest addition, facilities management.

✅ Staff Declaration on School/Trust Policies: The start of the academic year is a great time to remind staff about key policies and processes. This declaration ensures there's evidence that staff have read and understood these important policies. Visit sbmtoolkit.co.uk

Facing challenges in recruiting finance or business staff? Struggling to cover a colleague on long-term absence? Worried about year-end audit preparation? Need extra capacity for the new academic year? Why not consider SBM Services! Contact [email protected] or 01206 671103

Governor/Trustee Monitoring Plan: This framework helps governors/trustees organize their monitoring activities aligned with the school/trust development plan. It identifies tasks, suggests activities, proposes questions, and sets deadlines. Visit sbmtoolkit.co.uk