Academisation

Academy Conversion Guidance

If you are planning to become an academy or MAT, we have the resources and expertise to support you throughout the process.

Academy Service Support

We support over 500 academies and 45 MAT’s, and have assisted many of them make the transition to academy status.

Academy Resources

Visit the Knowledge Centre for the latest academisation articles, ebooks and presentations posted by our partners.

Payroll & Pensions' Administration

Online Portal

Our powerful online portal can accommodate the complex requirements of all local authorities and pension schemes.

School, Academy & MAT Solutions

Whether you are a school, academy or MAT, we will provide a tailored service just for you.

Pensions' Reporting

We will manage your pensions’ reporting at no extra cost, something no other provider is prepared to do

Human Resources

Advisory Service

HR advice and guidance when you need it, either face to face or on-demand via email and telephone.

Academy Conversion

After helping over 200 schools transition, we will help keep your staff focussed on the children, teaching and learning.

Contract Administration

Save time by creating new employment contracts, initiating DBS checks and setting up payroll in one easy step.

Facilities Management

Premises Staffing & Management

Save up to 40% in employment costs through our fully managed site management services.

Reactive & Planned Maintenance

We offer a flexible range of property helpdesk and maintenance services that can be tailored to your specific requirements.

Health & Safety Training

Property related health and safety courses designed specifically for school business and site managers.

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Sep 13, 2017 Site Staffing, Site Manager, Facilities Management, Facilities Staffing Strictly Education Strictly Education

Site Staffing Benefits & Savings – New Ready Reckoner

Sep 13, 2017 Site Staffing, Site Manager, Facilities Management, Facilities Staffing Strictly Education Strictly Education

Strictly Education has launched a new “Ready Reckoner” for schools and academies to discover the benefits and big savings available on site staffing.

Sep 13, 2017 Site Staffing, Site Manager, Facilities Management, Facilities Staffing Strictly Education Strictly Education

SIMS & Technology Services

Education & Technology Consultancy

Practical, realistic hands-on support, grounded in effective classroom practice, to inspire and engage pupils and staff.

SIMS Support

As one of only seven independent Capita SIMS Accredited Support Partners, we specialise in on-demand SIMS support.

Technical Support

Our proactive approach to maintaining your technology infrastructure will give your school or academy a secure base.

Finance Training & Support

Training & Guidance

We will train, support and guide your finance team, giving you the assurance that all your finances are in order.

Academy Conversion

After helping over 200 schools make the transition to academy status, we will guide you every step of the way.

MAT Support

If you are a startup MAT or have a small in house finance team, we will support you as you grow.

Our partners:

School & Academy Finance Support

Finance Training and Support

Specialist finance support for your school or academy, when you need it.

Finance teams don’t always grow at the same rate as the workload placed upon them. Whether you are a school, academy, MAT or free school, our helpdesk and specialist finance consultants can provide your team with the support it needs whenever you need it.

We will give you the assurance that your finances are in order and help you meet all your budgeting and reporting obligations.

The main features of our finance service are highlighted below.

Please request a quote or get in touch for further information.

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Service Features

Finance Support

On-site training
On-demand helpdesk
Dedicated consultant
Education finance specialist
Finance system knowledge

Academy Conversion

Funding availability
Finance systems
Banking & accounting
Reporting & budgeting
Skills & workload

MAT support

EFA compliance
Reconciliations & returns
Systems & reporting
Staff training
Audit assistance

Training & guidance

LA requirements
EFA obligations
Schedule of submissions
Payment schedules
Policies & procedures

Knowledge Centre

Academisation

Conversion Guidance

Planning on becoming an academy?

Academy & MAT resources

Download helpful information

Service Solutions

Our academy and MAT services

Case Studies

Upperwood Academy - Finance Support

Upperwood Academy Case Study

We were one of the first schools in Barnsley to go fully cheque book and went to an outside provider for our finance support.

Upperwood Academy Case Study

Latest Events

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Sep 22

Sep 22, 2017 12:00pm – 3:30pm12:00 – 15:30 Birch HR Strictly Education Keele University Conference Centre

Get more, pay less, ensure quality

Sep 22, 2017 12:00pm – 3:30pm12:00 – 15:30 Birch HR Strictly Education Keele University Conference Centre

Birch HR and Strictly Education are in town and waiting to speak to you. Book onto our FREE roadshow, where we will be showcasing our HR and payroll services.

Sep 22, 2017 12:00pm – 3:30pm12:00 – 15:30 Birch HR Strictly Education Keele University Conference Centre

Sep 27

Sep 27, 2017 9:00am – 4:00pm09:00 – 16:00 MAT Conference Strictly Education Thistle City Barbican

Multi Academy Trust Conference

Sep 27, 2017 9:00am – 4:00pm09:00 – 16:00 MAT Conference Strictly Education Thistle City Barbican

Looking to join a MAT? Keen to improve the performance of one? Learn what to focus on for continued MAT development at this 1-day, CPD certified event.

Sep 27, 2017 9:00am – 4:00pm09:00 – 16:00 MAT Conference Strictly Education Thistle City Barbican

Academisation

Payroll & Pensions' Administration

Human Resources

Facilities Management

SIMS & Technology Services

Finance Training & Support

Academisation

Payroll & Pensions' Administration

Human Resources

Facilities Management

SIMS & Technology Services

Finance Training & Support

School & Academy Finance Support

Finance Training and Support

Specialist finance support for your school or academy, when you need it.

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Service Features

Finance Support

Academy Conversion

MAT support

Training & guidance

Knowledge Centre

Academisation

Case Studies

Latest Events