We provide financial management services for schools and academies.

Joined October 2013
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11 Jun 2025
🔔 DfE Confirms Continuation of Primary PE & Sport Premium for 2025–26 In the DfE Weekly Update (11th June 2025), confirmation has been given that the Primary PE and Sport Premium will continue into the 2025–26 academic year.
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11 Jun 2025
Ofsted hits the snooze button… but only for a bit. The long-awaited consultation findings from Ofsted will now be published in September. But the new inspection framework will still roll out in November. So, we’re preparing for a new set of rules… before we’ve seen the rulebook
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4 Jun 2025
🚨 NEW VENUE ALERT! We’re bringing our expert #drbBriefing to Nottinghamshire! 📍 Trent Conference Centre, Lenton 📅 Tues 26th Nov 🎟️ FREE to attend! Clarity. Context. Confidence for school leaders. 🎯 Book now: drbschoolsandacademiesservic… #SchoolLeadership #OfstedReady
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4 Jun 2025
Sometimes, you are just trying to tell folks about your Governor & Trustee Briefing when... 📽️ One per term 💷 Just £100 per school 👥 Unlimited governors 🧠 Excellent CPD 😂 Blooper reel included! Keep your board up to date, the easy way. drbschoolsandacademiesservic…
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16 May 2025
News just breaking...some people have never been to a drb briefing! Let's see if we can put that right. School Briefings | Leadership Briefings | DRB Courses Briefings
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15 May 2025
Exciting News for Schools in and around Leicestershire! We’re heading to the LINK Hotel in Loughborough – and we’d love to see you there. Whether you're a headteacher, senior leader, or involved in school improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate.
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24 Oct 2024
Twitter/X and other platforms do a marvellous job in sharing information but sometimes you just can’t beat a face-to-face discussion. (Continued below...)
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24 Oct 2024
If you’d like to attend our open day on Thursday 7 November (time to suit you), where you can discuss the implications for your schools and potential support options, please contact Doug Skinner (doug.skinner@drbsas.co.uk; 07843 282535).
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24 Oct 2024
Together with a very warm welcome, we will provide first rate finance expertise and refreshments.
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21 Oct 2024
Birmingham City Council (BCC) Cabinet met on 15 October 2024 and approved proposals for the alternative provision of HR, Payroll and Pensions services to schools following the decision that the Oracle system would not be reimplemented. (Continued Below...)
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21 Oct 2024
Given the obvious uncertainty in planning finances and resources, drb SAS will be offering an alternative and cost-effective support package, (including transition to Full Cheque Book Status) delivered by a team of professional and experienced consultants.
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21 Oct 2024
If you want to discuss any of the implications and support options for your school, please contact Doug Skinner on 07843 282535 or email at doug.skinner@drbsas.co.uk - drbschoolsandacademiesservic…

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A course on implementing non-pay related performance management? If you’re in the Bham/Walsall area on the 26th September, we can support your school in implementing a new way. It’s not even advertised yet so contact Tracy if you’re interested. drbschoolsandacademiesservic…
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3 Sep 2024
Building a better Ofsted: the response to the Big Listen - GOV.UK (gov.uk) In this, we find out that Ofsted will inform schools by Monday afternoon if they are to be inspected that week. We think this is positive.

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11 Apr 2024
This would be a great job for someone, one of our lovely Birmingham schools: hrforschools.org.uk/director…

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24 Jan 2024
We have a fabulous course running later this week. Inspection skills for English leads. This will be invaluable for reading and English leads. Book now to ensure a place. drbschoolsandacademiesservic…

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24 Jan 2024
Free Roadshow - Friday 2nd February We will explore how schools can confidently move away from Oracle and local authority financial support. There must be a better way. To book, click on our home page: drbschoolsandacademiesservic…
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