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Are independent school pensions about to help schools recruit?

Many teachers in private schools have threatened to leave if their schools withdraw from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme –...

Phil Reynolds
PHILLIP REYNOLDS
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New handbook promotes the art of good governance

More than ever, trusts need to ensure that their governance arrangements are as robust as possible, says Phil Reynolds,...

Phil Reynolds
PHIL REYNOLDS
Opinion

Four finance mistakes academy trusts should avoid

Phillip Reynolds explains the big four finance rules academy trusts should be aware of The BBC’s screening of Panorama’s...

Phil Reynolds
PHILLIP REYNOLDS
Opinion

Academy trusts: don’t hide your deficits!

Schools shouldn’t try to hide their deficits, writes Phillip Reynolds, or they’ll only get into more trouble down the...

Phil Reynolds
Phil Reynolds
Opinion

Education bill: Who will pay the bills as academies are passed around between trusts?

With the late inclusion of academies and free schools in new coasting schools legislation, schools could be passed around...

Phil Reynolds
Phil Reynolds
Opinion

How to understand your academy’s finances

It can be daunting, but academy trustees are legally bound to understand the financial position of their school. Read on ....

Phil Reynolds
Phil Reynolds