Central Services
FINANCE
We help schools make sure our children get the best education we can possible afford.
Finance is a centralized function across the MAT through our CFO, Finance Manager and Finance Assistant.
We are a small team but offer an efficient and effective service covering all financial processing and statutory returns.
We use centralised budgeting and accounting systems to ensure consistency and efficiency.
We deal with nearly all elements of finance centrally, freeing up time for school based staff to focus on other things.
Schools still retain accountability and responsibility for their budgets but have access to the central team for any queries or advice they need.
We employ and develop specialist qualified staff to deliver this
FACILITIES
We aspire for schools to have an inspiring and fit for purpose learning environment.
We help schools make sure our buildings and premised are safe, warm and dry.
Our Facilities Team have recently expanded to take care of all our schools in the Trust. We operate a small central team who provide dedicated caretaking services to all our Trust schools. In addition to this we centrally manage and arrange all planned and preventative maintenance for our schools which is both adaptable and reviewable at school level. Cleaning services are also procured at Trust Level.
We use a centralised system to ensure consistency in our compliance with Health and Safety. Our Estates and Facilities Manager also provides timely ad-hoc advice and reviews.
We work alongside consultants at NYCC to conduct visits to all our sites on a regular basis to ensure schools are consistent in their adherence to Health and Safety and Fire Safety policies and procedures.
We collaborate with a specialist education surveying and project management company in order to assess and improve our estates and facilities. We have a fantastic track record in securing funding and improving our school Estates.
IT
We ensure that staff have access to reliable, fit for purpose IT equipment and software.
This can be to deliver/ experience amazing interactive lessons and learning experiences or to allow staff to be as efficent and effective as possible in this roles
Our team operates out of Fulford School but can often be found in the primary schools supporting them with their IT systems.
We have established expertise in identifying, specifying, implementing and supporting education-specific IT solutions.
We understand the requirements of schools and design and implement hardware and software solutions to ensure schools get the systems and equipment they need.
We work with teachers and school leaders to ensure that their classroom and school requirements are met so that students and staff get the best possible equipment to achieve their aims.
We consistently improve and review our operating practices and infrastructure to ensure they remain up to date and relevant.
HR
Our aim is to produce a staff body who is supported to provide the best education for children in our schools.
HR support is provided by the HR Business Partner for the MAT – David Lightfoot – who works in partnership with School Business Managers and Headteachers to provide a comprehensive HR support service.
Further support is provided by Sharon Dawson who supports operations at Fulford School.
The Team is working on an integrated HR system for use across all MAT schools.
Outsourced payroll & pensions administration is provided by North Yorkshire County Council.
Additional capacity and access to HR resources is gained from a SLA with North Yorkshire County Council.
We provide responsive and comprehensive HR support for our schools, managers and staff in all areas of the HR lifecycle.