Addressing HR Challenges in Schools: The Benefits of Outsourcing
25th September 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies
The education sector faces a number of challenges, from budget constraints to regulatory requirements, and one area that often demands significant resources and expertise is human resources (HR). Outsourcing certain HR functions can provide schools and academy trusts with a strategic advantage, allowing them to focus more on education and improving pupil outcomes.
Why a Managed Payroll Service is a Smart Move for Academy Trusts and Schools
11th September 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
Managing payroll for a school or academy trust can be incredibly challenging—with changing regulations, varying employee contracts, and pension schemes, keeping everything on track can quickly become overwhelming. A managed payroll service is an effective solution that allows schools to streamline their administrative processes. Here are five key benefits of a managed payroll service for academy trusts and schools...
Payroll Best Practices for Schools and Academy Trusts
23rd August 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
Implementing payroll best practices can significantly reduce errors, save time, and ensure smooth payroll operations. Whether you’re handling payroll in-house or outsourcing it to experts, here are some of our top tips that every school or academy trust should follow.
The Role of Social Media Checks for Safer Recruitment in Education
18th June 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies | Recruitment | Safeguarding
In a world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with social media, educational institutions face a unique challenge in ensuring the safety of their pupils. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance recognises the importance of incorporating social media checks into the recruitment process. This blog explores the role of social media checks in education and how they can enhance a safer recruitment process.
Scaling Finances: 5 Key Considerations for Growing MATs
16th May 2024 | Audit | Finance | MAT | MATs | MATs/Academies
When a MAT takes on new schools, along comes new financial demands. Here's how to ensure your finances and financial processes remain robust as your trust grows.
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.