Internal scrutiny and risk
We offer independent internal scrutiny and risk solutions to support the management and monitoring of your resources and operations. Our blend of expertise and software leaves no stone unturned in our quest for effective, practical risk management and compliance.
Less risk, more reward
Compliance and reporting
Trusts must have a programme of internal scrutiny to provide independent assurance to the board and provide an annual report to ESFA. Our experts can support you with this.
Bespoke risk management
Each trust will have a distinct risk profile which requires a bespoke approach. We can tailor our solutions to your needs.
Streamlining processes
Risk management systems do not always work effectively within trusts, leading to difficulty in identifying and scoring individual risks appropriately, and failing to aid in establishing a successful programme of internal scrutiny. This is where our team can help.
Comprehensive expertise
Our professionally qualified experts span all areas of education, providing comprehensive internal scrutiny, including banking, procurement, payroll, safeguarding, health and safety, cyber security, and curriculum.
Validating leadership practices
The internal scrutiny function provides independent assurance to Members and Trustees, on the effectiveness and suitability of the financial and non-financial controls and risk management procedures.
Value-driven solutions
We provide an effective independent internal scrutiny function that delivers substantial value to your school or Trust.
Risk management that covers all bases
Our experts will help you navigate, understand and manage risk, compliance and assurance in your school or Trust.
Teaching and learning review
Financial review
Strategic operations review
Teaching and learning review
Financial review
Strategic operations review
Teaching and learning review
Financial review
Strategic operations review
Teaching and learning review
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Trust the education experts
We’re here to put you in control of your risk, like so many other schools and MATs we’ve helped!
CFO Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
CEO Eveleigh Link Academy Trust
CFO Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
CEO Eveleigh Link Academy Trust
CFO Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
CEO Eveleigh Link Academy Trust
Providing real solutions for all of your risk related challenges
Our professionally qualified experts offer a breadth of internal scrutiny and risk management solutions.
- Support with site security, health & safety and critical incident planning
- Assess all financial processes, including financial governance and reporting
- Ofsted inspection preparation and mock reviews
- Our experts will help you navigate, understand, and manage risk in your school or Trust
Strong foundations built around market-leading brands
Our solutions are built on the expertise and experience of the most well-known brands in the education industry.
Frequently asked questions
Why is school risk management so important?
Risk management allows an educational institution to identify and define what risks are present within the organisation and manage potential future risks before becoming present. Risk management also outlines what policies need to be in place, and how to reduce risk and oversee the ways in which risk is handled in schools.
What are the risks in schools?
While risk can be unpredictable and sudden, there are a few common areas of risk identified within schools. From governance, financial and legal risk, cyber security, data protection, accidents, fire, maintenance, visitor access and more.
How do you manage risk in schools?
Juniper’s expert compliance team is always on hand and there to support you so that you can feel assured that where possible, you are given the guidance to mitigate risk to an acceptable level. Helping to ensure the future success of your trust.
What are internal scrutiny services for schools?
Internal scrutiny in schools refers to the process of independently assessing and evaluating financial and non-financial controls, risk management procedures, and leadership practices to ensure effective governance, compliance with educational standards and best practise.
Governance and clerking
Utilise the expertise of our school governance professionals and experienced clerks for specialist guidance and advice, helping your governing body to fulfil its duties.
Finance services
Support your school’s business manager by utilising our school finance experts. Maximise your budget and keep track of your expenditure across a constantly evolving education landscape.
HR services
Our team of education HR experts work with you to understand your school’s needs and provide bespoke support, advice and recommendations to improve your HR processes.
