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Meet the Experts | Amelia Clark | Head of Internal Scrutiny

Meet the Experts | Amelia Clark | Head of Internal Scrutiny

10th October 2024 | Finance | Internal Scrutiny

Amelia’s background seems tailor-made for her role as Head of Internal Scrutiny at Strictly. With a background in accountancy and audit, plus experience leading educational settings and all that entails, it is a role that brings her passion for well-run education and her audit experience together.

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Addressing HR Challenges in Schools: The Benefits of Outsourcing

Addressing HR Challenges in Schools: The Benefits of Outsourcing

25th September 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies

The education sector faces a number of challenges, from budget constraints to regulatory requirements, and one area that often demands significant resources and expertise is human resources (HR). Outsourcing certain HR functions can provide schools and academy trusts with a strategic advantage, allowing them to focus more on education and improving pupil outcomes.

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Finding the Perfect Fit: Selecting an Internal Scrutiny Provider for Your Academy Trust

Finding the Perfect Fit: Selecting an Internal Scrutiny Provider for Your Academy Trust

26th August 2024 | Finance | Internal Scrutiny

With numerous providers offering internal scrutiny services, how do academy trusts choose the right partner? What should be your key considerations when selecting an internal scrutiny provider. Ensuring effective risk management and robust internal controls is paramount for any academy trust.

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Griffin Schools Trust

Griffin Schools Trust

Human Resources

Strictly Education feels like part of our back-office,” says Anne. “The service and support they give us isn’t one size fits all; they have taken time to build up a deep understanding of who we are, what we do and where we want to go. That makes it very personal.

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The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School, Greater London

The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School, Greater London

Finance

Strictly Education’s work has made a real positive impact on both the finance function and also the wider school

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The Hoddesdon School Trust, Hertfordshire

The Hoddesdon School Trust, Hertfordshire

Internal Scrutiny

Having Strictly Education’s external perspective helps me prioritise and I am making maximum use of the Internal Scrutiny process.

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MAT Leaders' Challenges Survey Report 2024

MAT Leaders' Challenges Survey Report 2024

Health & Wellbeing | HR | People | Stress | Governance

This report is packed with valuable analysis, insights and trends into current challenges faced in the education sector, as well as revealing a number of questions explored in our webinar.

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Cut Costs by Managing Your Staff Absences Effectively (2024/5 Edition)

Cut Costs by Managing Your Staff Absences Effectively (2024/5 Edition)

COVID-19 | Health & Wellbeing | HR | People | Stress | Absence

If you are a headteacher, school business leader or HR manager and want to be one step ahead when it comes to managing staff absence effectively, then this eBook is for you.

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Interactive Finance Planner 2024/25

Interactive Finance Planner 2024/25

Finance

Need help with the requirements and deadlines of mandatory financial reporting? Download our interactive financial planner as a first step to make sure you don’t miss a deadline or submission date.

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Latest Webinars

How to effectively manage absence in schools and academy trusts

How to effectively manage absence in schools and academy trusts

17th October 2024 | |

Join Josh Ambrose and Femi Oyedola from Strictly Education for an engaging webinar on how to effectively manage staff absence within your establishment.

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MAT Leaders' Challenges: Survey Insights and Findings

MAT Leaders' Challenges: Survey Insights and Findings

15th October 2024 | |

In this free hour long webinar, Strictly Education's Barry Smith is joined by a diverse panel of MAT leaders, who discuss the findings from our MAT Leaders Survey 2024, and share their experiences and expertise, providing valuable insights and practical solutions

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Developing leadership innovatively in the education sector

Developing leadership innovatively in the education sector

8th July 2024 | |

Investment in quality professional development for staff can have a significant impact on retention. Our webinar will explore innovative uses of the apprenticeship levy to improve leadership development and retention.

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