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Strategic Workforce Planning in the Education Sector

Strategic Workforce Planning in the Education Sector

18th April 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies

Workforce planning should start with an understanding of the organisation, which means looking both externally at the evolving regulatory context and shifting pupil needs in addition to examining strategy and culture. A proactive approach can ensure that establishments have the right people in the right roles at the right time and are able to adapt to the changing needs.

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Investing in Employee Growth and Success

Investing in Employee Growth and Success

11th April 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions

Investing in employee growth is not just a strategic asset but a necessity. This blog delves into the benefits of investing in employee growth and success, their link to retention, and the role of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in facilitating a comprehensive view of learning and development opportunities.

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How technology can unlock back-office efficiency

How technology can unlock back-office efficiency

27th March 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions

As Strictly Education marks its 20th birthday, managing director Heather Marchbank assesses the key challenges faced by schools now and in the future.

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Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Integrations

Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Integrations

Payroll & Pensions | Human Resources | EduPeople

Find out more about how EduPeople improves efficiencies in the MAT’s business operations as it grows, through automation and integration of processes.

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Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Efficiencies

Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT) - Efficiencies

Payroll & Pensions | Human Resources | EduPeople

Find out more about how Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust has made significant efficiency savings since implementing EduPeople.

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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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Make sure your MIS is the best fit

Make sure your MIS is the best fit

MIS Reviews for Schools & Trusts - what you need to consider. This eBook explores many of the important things to think about when deciding which MIS to use in your school.

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The Importance of Data-driven HR for Strategic Decision Making

The Importance of Data-driven HR for Strategic Decision Making

HR | People | EduPeople

A guide to leveraging your people data to meet your goals in the Education Sector, for CEO's, Headteachers, HR Directors, School Business Leaders, and HR Managers in Schools and Academy Trusts.

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MAT Leaders' Challenges Survey Report 2023

MAT Leaders' Challenges Survey Report 2023

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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Latest Webinars

Leveraging Data-Driven HR for Strategic Decision Making

Leveraging Data-Driven HR for Strategic Decision Making

21st March 2024 | |

Join us for an insightful 45-minute webinar, "Leveraging Data-Driven HR for Strategic Decision Making", where we delve into the significance of data when shaping HR practices within the education sector.

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Enhance your employer brand by making flexible working a reality in your school

Enhance your employer brand by making flexible working a reality in your school

18th April 2024 | |

In this webinar we will provide school leaders with an insight and practical steps around how to address this key area, with particular focus on flexible working and the benefits that can provide.

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Governance of Inclusion: National School Governors' Day 2024

Governance of Inclusion: National School Governors' Day 2024

29th February 2024 | |

This session explores crucial themes of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in school governance. Gain valuable insights from Steve Barker - Strictly Education's Head of Governance Services - and a leading expert in school governance. This session is designed enhance your understanding of inclusive governance.

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