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Schools give DfE a lesson in overturning forced academisation orders
Schools give DfE a lesson in overturning forced academisation orders A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that more than 50 schools have successfully overturned forced academisation orders.…
Ofsted boss responds to “over-zealous” inspectors criticisms
Ofsted boss responds to “over-zealous” inspectors criticisms Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, has conceded that the organisation's complaints process has fallen short and is not “satisfying” requirements, as criticism regarding its management of school-related concerns…
Labour pledges overhaul of school standards reporting system
Labour pledges overhaul of school standards reporting system If Labour wins power in the next General Election, the party has pledged a major shake-up of school reporting standards. According to Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson,…
Independent schools accelerate expansion overseas
Independent schools accelerate expansion overseas Independent schools are widening their reach by setting up new international satellite schools, with a particular focus on the Middle…
ESFA outlines reporting requirements for PE and sports premium grants
ESFA outlines reporting requirements for PE and sports premium grants The Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has published sports grants guidelines for schools including reporting requirements. The latest premium…
Haslers announce promotion of a new Business Services Group partner
Haslers announce promotion of a new Business Services Group partner Haslers are delighted to announce the promotion of Matt Wells to Partner effective 1 April 2023. Matt joined Haslers in 2011 on a 1-year placement contract whilst…
Haslers Foundation Annual Quiz raises thousands of pounds for charity
Haslers Foundation Annual Quiz raises thousands of pounds for charity The best business brains from across the South East have once again competed against each other in the ninth annual Haslers Foundation Charity Quiz. Held at West…
Spring Budget 2023 – Summary
Spring Budget 2023 – Summary Just a few days short of the third anniversary of the first Covid lockdown, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rose to the Despatch Box to deliver the…
Choosing an investment style that best suits your needs
Choosing an investment style that best suits your needs Show me the money Investment styles are professional strategies used to create and manage portfolios. Different…
Major long-term ramifications for financial health and wellbeing
Major long-term ramifications for financial health and wellbeing Perfect storm A perfect storm of global and domestic factors has contributed…
Women more vulnerable to cost-of-living crisis
Women more vulnerable to cost-of-living crisis Feeling the pinch Throughout their lives, women face a number of challenges that can place them at a financial disadvantage compared to their male…
Millennials willing to forgo inheritance
Millennials willing to forgo inheritance Harder to support bigger financial commitments of older generation parents Many people want to do what they can to ensure…
Tracing old and lost pensions
Tracing old and lost pensions Nearly half of pension holders have lost track of some of their pension pots The…
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property valued at more than £500,000. What is required? An ATED…