SAAF Education

From everyone at SAAF Education, have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

We hope your day is spent with loved ones, filled with rest, laughter, and all the joy you deserve ✨

Good luck to all students collecting their GCSE results today! 🤞 Whatever the outcome, you should be proud of your hard work and dedication. Remember, results are just one step on your journey 💜

Welcome back, Cuan! 🦘

Our talented Trainee HR Advisor has returned from his Australian adventure! After an incredible journey across the land Down Under, Cuan is back and ready to bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to support our team.

Please join us in giving him a warm welcome home! 👋

Prepare now for 2026 – let's talk support!

Planning ahead? We're here to help schools, academies, and MATs thrive with comprehensive business support services:
📊 Finance Solutions & Helpdesk
💰 Payroll & Pensions
👥 HR Services
🔍 Internal Scrutiny
📋 Supply & Recruitment
🏗️ CIF Funding

Ready to discuss your 2026 plans?

And that's a wrap on the 24/25 academic year! What a fantastic year it's been. Thank you for all the support you give to the next generation. Now it's time to really wind down, put your feet up, and enjoy the break before doing it all again in September 🎉

In need of support over the summer holidays or looking to get ahead? Our team never rests! We're ready when you are 🤝

🚨 New resource alert! 🚨

Make the move from reactive to proactive safeguarding with our new comprehensive Sexual Harassment Risk Assessment, specifically designed for schools.

This practical tool helps educational leaders identify potential risks, evaluate their current safeguards, and create actionable plans to strengthen their protective measures.

Get your free copy today! 👇

📝 BFR Season is Here!

Trusts, are you ready for the 28 August deadline?

We understand the challenges you face with Budget Forecast Returns - from navigating the online portal to ensuring accurate accruals compliance.

Don't let BFR stress overwhelm your finance team. Our specialist support ensures accurate, timely submissions so you can focus on what matters most - your students' education.

Ready to make BFR season smoother? Let's talk!

🚨 Academy Trust Handbook 2025 is here 🚨
MAT leaders, the new handbook introduces critical changes that demand immediate attention. Here are the 3 most impactful updates every trust must address by 1 September 2025:
🔒 Trusts must not pay ransomware demands
💰 New clarification on the board’s role and pay transparency
📊 Trusts must be working towards 6 core digital & tech standards by 2030
Don't wait – these changes affect safeguarding, financial governance, and operational continuity. Early preparation prevents compliance failures and regulatory intervention.
Read our full analysis now ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q03tQRP40

📢 The DfE Chart of Accounts 2025/26 Update is now available

The DfE has released their annual Academies Chart of Accounts (ACOA) update with new and amended codes for 2025/26.

☁️ SAAF Cloud clients using the DfE ACOA – we'll automatically update your Chart of Accounts
⚙️ SAAF Finance Helpdesk clients – contact SAAF Support to arrange your code updates

This seamless service ensures your financial systems stay compliant and up-to-date without the manual work.

More information in the comments ⬇️

We're hiring! We're on the hunt for an excellent Internal Auditor 🔎

If you are:
🧠 Passionate about ensuring excellence and accountability in education
💻 An Excel master
🧑‍🎓 Qualified to AAT level (or other appropriate accountancy levels)

Apply today ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q03qCbLh0

When you partner with SAAF Education, you gain more than a service provider—you secure a dedicated ally for comprehensive school business management 🤝 Whether you're a single school that needs specialised HR support or a Multi-Academy Trust that's integrating another institution, our bespoke services adapt to your specific requirements.

We provide expert assistance in:
📊 Financial Consultancy
💻 Finance Helpdesk
💰 Payroll & Pensions
👥 Human Resources
🔍 Internal Scrutiny
🎯 Supply & Recruitment
🌐 SAAF Cloud Hosting

Our consultant-led approach delivers tangible insights into educational best practices. Supported by accountant-led financial consultants, a CIPP-qualified payroll team, CIPD-accredited HR specialists, and APSCo-certified recruiters, your institution receives expert guidance tailored specifically to education.

At SAAF Education, we're committed to empowering schools to achieve operational excellence, allowing you to focus on what matters most—elevating student futures. 🚀

Connect with us today to discover how we can strengthen your school's business operations! Get in touch now ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q03dGB-L0

For over a decade, we've supported more than 1,000 schools, academies and MATs across the UK with one mission: empowering educators so they can focus on what matters most — the students.

At SAAF Education, we understand the unique challenges school business leaders face because education is what we do. Our team brings over 100 years of combined education finance experience alongside teams of CIPD-accredited HR professionals and APSCo-accredited recruitment specialists who speak your language.

As one School Business Manager shared: "SAAF provide a professional, comprehensive and friendly service and I couldn't be happier."

We're the trusted partner walking alongside you every step of your journey. That's what we do at SAAF Education: Empowering Schools, Elevating Futures