The Academy Trust Handbook 2022 was issued at the beginning of August. There were very few changes to note this year. One of the few updates relates to indemnities.

In July 2022 the government published a comprehensive guide on the contentious issue of employment status for HR and legal professionals. Status issues continue to be a problem for employers.

Academies submitted their budget forecast returns to the ESFA this week. Trusts have spent hours developing and refining their budgets. So why is so much effort spent on budgeting? How can we optimise the process?

Lease changes affecting academies have been delayed until September 2024 due to a delay in the government adopting a new accounting standard.

Bishop Fleming has been recognised among some of the largest organisations in the UK for its apprenticeship programme. 

The academy sector is currently facing numerous challenges with estates. Pam Tuckett, Audit Partner and Head of Education at Bishop Fleming, looks at some of the issues currently being discussed by clients.

Soaring construction material costs in the UK and supply chain issues are affecting capital build projects for Academy Trusts, which in turn are affecting the budget-setting process.

Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced the latest round of promotions to its partner group.

Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced the appointment of Pippa Clarke as its new Chair. 

The Government has a target of 300,000 charge points being installed by 2030. Education is expected to play a significant role in this process with up to 50,000 electric vehicle chargers to be installed at schools, colleges and universities.