School Business Managers Resources

The H&F SBM Network has been in place for over 10 years. The members have always valued the support and networking opportunities the network has offered over the years. We are now providing a central hub of advice, guidance and support for all School Business Leaders (SBLs) across the local authority.

 

 The  vision and aims of the H&F SBL Hub are:-

 

• To continue to provide a local network of School Business Leaders who work together to support each other
• To provide opportunities for:-
  
  • Sharing good practice
  • Joint CPD events/workshops/keynote speakers
  • Collaborative purchasing, negotiating discounts/special prices
  • Income generation ideas
  • Providing feedback from our region to local and national bodies
  • Signposting information/relevant CPD opportunities
  • Mentor support to new SBLs as well as an induction programme

 

We achieve this by offering:-

• A secure online forum for SBL's to share their knowledge and ideas
• Half termly face to face network meetings with presentations on current matter

 

Membership is open to anyone who works within a school business environment in the Hammersmith and Fulham, in any phase or type of school e.g. maintained, academy, primary, special, early years etc. No matter what your job title is, School Business Manager, Finance Manager – you are welcome to join us! To find out more contact Caroline Plummer on: [email protected] 

 

SBL Planner intro with planner attached -

 

LBHF SBL Planner 2025 2026

 

This planner is designed to assist with providing a framework for the common tasks that need to happen throughout the academic year. The planner outlines essential tasks along with timing recommendations.

 

Internal Audits-

School Audit - Test Programme (2025-26)

Internal Audit Checklist of Document Required (2025-26) updated 06032025

LBHF RBKC WCC Guidance for Schools on Internal Audit Visits (2025-26)

LBHF RBKC WCC School Audits - Terms of Reference (2025-26)

 

• Terms of Reference – this outlines the scope of the audit
• Guidance for Schools on Internal Audit Visits;
• Checklist of Documents Required – this details the different documents that would need to be reviewed in each section of the Audit Terms of Reference (scope); and
• Schools Test Programme – this details the areas, risks and testing to be undertaken under the various scope areas during the audit.

 

 

SFVS intro and documents attached

 

Schools financial value standard (SFVS)_ checklist guidance - GOV.UK

Schools_financial_value_standard_SFVS_checklist_2024-25

 

The SFVS is a self-assessment that should be undertaken by schools to ensure the effective financial management of their resources.

 

It is a statutory requirement that all maintained schools complete and submit the SFVS and Template to the local authority (LA) on an annual basis. However, the SFVS will not be externally assessed; the LA will use the school's returns to inform their programme of financial assessment and audit. This document is updated closer to the deadline, please check back to ensure you are working with the most recent release.

 

All H&F schools must complete and submit the SFVS and Template to the LA by 31 March each year.

 

Email the SFVS in a Word format and the Related Party Transaction template (Nil returns required) in an Excel format to Education Finance and retain a signed copy in school.

 

For any general queries please contact the Schools Financial Services team.

 

SBL Network Meetings 2025/2026

 

Please find below the meeting dates and times for 2025/2026. Agenda items will be updated and shared closer to the time.

 

Autumn 1 – Wednesday 24 Sept 2025 10am – 12pm

Autumn 2 – Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 2pm – 4pm

 

Spring 1 – Tuesday 10 February 2026 10am – 12pm

Spring 2 - Wednesday 11 March 2026 2pm – 4pm

 

Summer 1 – Thursday 14 May 2026 2pm – 4pm

Summer 2 – Wednesday 8 July 2026 10am – 12pm

 

Minutes of previous meetings

3rd July 2025 SBM Meeting Minutes

24th September 2025 SBM Meeting Minutes