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.
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.
Embracing Enhanced Internal Scrutiny: Insights into changes to the Academy Trust Handbook for 2024/25
6th August 2024 | Finance | Internal Scrutiny
The recent publication of the 2024 Academy Trust Handbook (ATH) has introduced significant changes for the sector, with a particular focus on internal scrutiny.
Enhancing Internal Scrutiny in Academy Trusts: A Comprehensive Approach to Risk Mitigation
9th October 2023 | Internal Scrutiny | MAT | MATs
Internal scrutiny plays a crucial role in assessing controls and risk management procedures within academy trusts. It involves planning and executing a risk-based exercise that is informed by the trust's risk register. The main objective is to provide advice to the trust board and ensure the adequate identification and management of risks.
How to get value from your internal scrutiny programme
11th May 2023 | MATs/Academies | Internal Scrutiny
Internal Scrutiny is a requirement but can be so much more than a tick-box exercise. An effective internal scrutiny process can add significant value to an academy trust, by helping to manage risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote transparency and accountability.
Join Our Free Webinar: Is Internal Scrutiny Adding Value to Your Academy Trust?
19th April 2023 | MATs | Internal Scrutiny | MATs/Academies
To learn more about how your trust can get added value from its internal scrutiny processes, join our webinar on the 9th of May 2022 at 12.30pm.