Kim Cannon

An updated forward financial plan is critical in assessing the financial sustainability of a school/academy. Increased staff costs and the impact of Covid-19 must be accounted for and reported to

What is the Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF)?. The Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF) provides a grant to existing academy trusts to support growth and development when taking on additional schools not just a growth in capacity within the trust

Why do we have financial regulations?. Financial regulations are a fundamental part of any business and schools academies and MATs are no exception.. The document sets out the key accountabilities duties and responsibilities relating to financial administration as well as…

Are You up to Date with Your Finance Tasks?. Before you break for the summer holidays are all your finance tasks complete?. If you have non-pupil days for the last couple of days of term use the time effectively; it…

Is Collaborative Working the Future?. The DfE expects MATs to be sharing resources and expertise including staff across their constituent academies for the good of the pupils within the trust as a whole

Forward financial planning is essential for good financial management.. When based on your detailed school development plan it provides the school with a clear view of how to utilise your resources in the most efficient and effective way to provide…