Diana Bruce of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) breaks down the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on taxes, relevant for many schools operating as small businesses

What should schools, and particularly academies, do to ensure they are securing the right suppliers for their specific needs? Simon Hill, managing director of YPO, shares some advice

Geoff Jones, director at ParentMail, explores why it is important to carefully consider the flexibility and applicability of investments when purchasing, and provides tips on how to ensure you can make the most of it.

Improving school performance through academy and free schools status is important, but it will not be enough to close the attainment gap between rich and poor pupils in England’s schools, according to a new collection of essays published by the think tank IPPR.

Payroll providers come in all shapes and sizes, with varying solutions, so where do you begin when selecting one? Samantha Mann, CIPP’s senior policy & research officer, shares some advice

The autonomous nature of academies brings increased risks to value for money and the proper use of public funds. In the second article for Education Business, Lesley Lodge of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy details where the sector can look for guidance.

Regardless of whether you work in the private or public sector, are a large employer or a small one, all employers will by law have to submit Real Time Information (RTI) to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by October 2013. Diana Bruce, senior policy liaison officer for the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, explains