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Navigating financial uncertainty: A sector under strain
18 March 2025
The latest Kreston Academies Benchmark Report paints the familiar picture of a sector under financial pressure. The 2024 findings reveal that more than half of trusts now report in-year deficits, leading to further erosion of free reserves. Across the dataset, there was an overall net deficit on free reserves of approximately £8 million, with almost a third of trusts holding less than 5% of income in reserves – despite additional funding received by all.
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No Child Left Out Of Playtime with the Rise of the Inclusive Playground 19 February 2025 Children with special educational needs can join in and make friends more easily as 300 playgrounds throughout the UK become more inclusive Read article
One in Three Academy Trusts Heading for Financial Red Zone 7 November 2024 07/11/24: According to the latest budgeting data from schools, there is a distinct increase in the percentage of multi-academy trusts (MATs) predicting significantly lower financial reserves by the 2026/27 academic year. The MAT Finance Sector Insight Report 2024 published today by IMP Software shows that more than one in three (37%) multi academy trusts are projected to fall below 5% revenue reserves as a percentage of income within the next three years. Read article
How one Primary School is Helping New Teachers realise their True Purpose in the Classroom 25 October 2024 Helping new teachers thrive Encouraging early career teachers (ECTs) to take control of their own professional development doesn’t just improve teaching quality, it also boosts confidence, writes Emily Hainsworth, Deputy Headteacher at Enderby Danemill Primary School which is part of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust. With nearly a third of new teachers leaving the profession within the first five years, it’s clear we need to change the way we support early career teachers so they can develop into long term contributors to this vocation. At Danemill Primary School, we’ve found that if we create an environment where ECTs can take charge of their own professional growth it really makes a difference – not only to their teaching ability but in their ability to stay connected with their original passion for teaching. Read article
Workplace Harassment and Bullying: A Persistent Challenge 4 October 2024 Despite numerous efforts to tackle the issue, harassment and bullying remain significant problems in many workplaces across the UK. Whether occurring in person or online, these behaviours can have a profound impact on employees' mental health, job satisfaction, and overall workplace culture. With the rise of remote work, online forms of harassment have become increasingly prevalent, presenting new challenges for employers and employees alike. Read article
The power of collaboration for developing great teaching – by Gemma Hewson, deputy headteacher at Badock’s Wood Academy 1 October 2024 Schools can have a major impact on pupils’ learning and progress by creating more opportunities for teachers to work together and share best practice, writes Gemma Hewson, deputy headteacher at Badock’s Wood E-ACT Academy in Bristol. Read article
Understanding the Growing Threat: Half of UK Businesses Hit by Cybersecurity Breaches in the Last Year 26 September 2024 Recent government statistics reveal a concerning trend: half of UK businesses have experienced some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the past 12 months. The situation is even more alarming for medium-sized and large businesses, with 70% and 74% respectively reporting incidents. This highlights the growing necessity for robust cybersecurity measures across all sectors and sizes of businesses. Read article
The UK’s Data Centre Boom: A Critical Infrastructure and Economic Powerhouse 20 September 2024 The UK’s digital transformation aligns with increased investment in data centres. A prime example is the recent announcement of a £3.75 billion data centre in Hertfordshire, Europe's largest, designed to support the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. This marks one of the largest private sector investments in the UK’s data economy to date. This initiative is part of broader efforts to turn the UK into a hub for technological innovation, signalling confidence in the country’s potential to lead globally in the data industry. Read article
Achieving Net Zero Emissions: A Guide for Businesses in 2024 4 September 2024 As the urgency of addressing climate change grows, businesses worldwide are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Achieving net-zero emissions has become a critical goal for many organisations, with 2024 marking a pivotal year in the journey towards sustainability. Read article
Empowering Menopausal Women in the Workplace: Strategies for Successful Reintegration in the UK 30 August 2024 Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, yet it is often overlooked in the workplace. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reports that 1 in 6 individuals (17%) have thought about quitting their job because they are not receiving enough support for their menopause symptoms, and another 6% have quit. To tackle this issue, employers must adopt strategies that support menopausal women in re-entering and thriving in the workplace. Read article

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