An Introduction to Apprenticeship Reporting

Since April 2017 those public sector bodies in England with 250 or more employees, including schools and multi-academy trusts, have been legally required to appropriately demonstrate how they have met, or attempted to meet, the public sector apprenticeship target. Therefore, employing an average of at least 2.3% of their headcount as new apprentices starts, up […]

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Top Tips for Successful Tendering in Education

When reviewing contracts, it can be tempting to simply renew with your current provider – many fearing the volume of work when managing a full tender process and others finding themselves unsure of what the process actually involves. However, this can leave your School or Multi-Academy Trust with a provision that no longer suits your […]

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What Payroll & Pensions aspects do you need to consider when transferring to a Multi-Academy Trust?

There are a number of Payroll & Pension implications that need to be considered when transferring to a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) including bank arrangements, employer responsibilities and pay dates. […]

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5 top tips to put yourself in an informed position before you run out of time

With an ever-growing list of responsibilities and priorities, it can be tempting to automatically renew your existing contracts for another year without undertaking a review of the service provision. For this reason, many schools choose to stay with their current provider even when they are dissatisfied with the level of service. […]

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Your Top 10 Common HR and Payroll Onboarding Myths Answered

When it comes to Schools changing their HR and Payroll provider, the onboarding process may be off-putting. In fact, it is usually one of the biggest concerns and often discourages organisations from changing providers. However, despite numerous myths regarding the process, it doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated. Below we tackle the top 10 most […]

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7 Key Benefits of an Integrated HR and Payroll Service

With increased pressure upon budgets and the stretching of School resources, the importance of having a system that reduces your workload and enhances productivity has never been greater. Interestingly, statistics show that you could save upwards of 40 hours a week by integrating your HR and Payroll provisions. That’s why now is a great time […]

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7 Key Benefits of an Integrated HR and Payroll Service

With increased pressure upon budgets and the stretching of School resources, the importance of having a system that reduces your workload and enhances productivity has never been greater. Interestingly, statistics show that you could save upwards of 40 hours a week by integrating your HR and Payroll provisions. That’s why now is a great time […]

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Why you Shouldn’t Choose your HR & Payroll Provider on Price Alone

With ever-diminishing budgets, it can be tempting to choose your provider based on the cheapest quote. However, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between companies can vary greatly, and a decision based on price alone may indicate a significant false economy. You could experience poor service and find gaps in the SLA which may ultimately lead to […]

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The Top 10 Key Considerations for Schools ‘Changing their Payroll Provider’

Deciding to change your Payroll provider, when you’re used to using a particular service, can seem overwhelming and daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be. With some careful consideration to the key points below, you’ll feel confident in knowing what to look out for before taking the leap and making any final decisions. […]

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