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How to write a winning grant bid

School income generation expert, Justin Smith shares his top five tips to create a winning grant bid CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that keep reading

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Spend Analysis as a Tool for Identifying Inequity

26th February 2026 Finance

In his latest article, Russell Dalton explains how spend analysis can uncover unintended inequities in how budgets and resources are distributed With constrained budgets and rising accountability, school and trust business managers are increasingly expected not keep reading

Transform How Your School Manages Finance

9th February 2026 Finance

Education finance leaders are being asked to do more with less; while ensuring every pound is accounted for and every decision stands up to scrutiny Sage Intacct for Education is a modern, cloud-based financial management keep reading

Read Again: Spot The Subtle Signs: Overlooked Red Flags in School Finances

30th January 2026 Finance

The amount of attention to detail required when it comes to the analysis and evaluation of school finances cannot be underestimated; in a time when budgets are tight and good cashflow management is key, Clare keep reading

Hit Them With Your Best Shot

22nd January 2026 Finance

You only get one shot with a grant application. Here, Justin Smith explains how schools can maximise their chances by combining preparation, authenticity and impact-focused storytelling Grant funding remains an important source of support for keep reading

How Schools and Trusts Can Use Financial Forecasting to Think Ahead

19th January 2026 Finance

If you’re going to spend hours sifting through data, comparing costs and checking accuracy, you want more than just charts and reports at the end of it, right? Most schools and MATs use financial forecasting keep reading

How to write a winning grant bid

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Read Again: How Schools and Trusts Can Use Financial Forecasting to Think Ahead

Spend Analysis as a Tool for Identifying Inequity

Read Again: Spot The Subtle Signs: Overlooked Red Flags in School Finances

Hit Them With Your Best Shot

How Schools and Trusts Can Use Financial Forecasting to Think Ahead

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Why the Gender Pay Gap in Education Must Be Closed

Spot The Subtle Signs: Overlooked Red Flags in School Finances