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Education management software for local authorities

Whether you’re looking for software to support families or schools, we’ve got the tech you need to improve your education services.

Create accurate, balanced school budgets and forecasts
Procure or recommend a payroll solution that’s uniquely catered for education settings
Support better outcomes for families with our school administration software and education support modules

Our latest functionality now allows you to create custom reports to meet your LA’s specific needs!

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The trusted choice of education management system

We truly believe that education management system software can save you money and we support more than 9,000 schools across 42 local authorities to help them do just that. Our software takes care of the admin burden, increases efficiencies and tracks the income and expenditure throughout your school.

Education management system which aligns with your council's needs

Every local authority has its unique set of challenges. Our software has been designed to cater to the diverse demands you encounter daily. And with our latest customised reporting functionality, you can create custom reports to meet your LA’s specific needs.

Budgeting

Effortlessly craft your schools' budget with our cutting-edge cloud-based solution tailored for the education sector.

Schools can customise reports and streamline submission to your council
Ensure adherence to DfE requirements, seamlessly handling statutory CFR returns
Benefit from a secure and cloud-based platform, granting you access to the software anytime, anywhere

At Access Education Budgets, we're dedicated to streamlining the budgeting process, empowering you to allocate resources strategically, plan for the future, and maintain a sustainable financial model. Integration with our finance software provides comprehensive financial oversight.

Now integrated with ICFP, our solution ensures your budgeting decisions align perfectly with the DfE's ICFP framework. Leverage ICFP insights to balance curriculum priorities with financial planning, ensuring every pound is allocated efficiently and in support of your school's unique academic goals.

To find out more...

Go to budgeting software
Discover integrated curriculum & financial planning
Speak to an Education Budgets expert

Finance

Efficiently oversee your schools' finances and optimise spending with Access Education's advanced cloud-based financial management system.

Customise your chart of accounts, ledger options, and defaults to accurately reflect your school's operational intricacies, facilitating precise recording and reporting
Monitor spending in real-time against planned budgets and generate cashflow forecasts for a comprehensive view of past, present, and future financial performance
Access an up-to-date snapshot of your school's financial performance effortlessly through the real-time information dashboard
Stay compliant with DfE and ESFA requirements through our UK-developed and hosted platform

Our finance software has streamlined operations for numerous schools across the UK, ensuring they are up-to-date and maximising their budget effectively. Integrated with our budgeting software, it provides a holistic financial overview.

To find out more...

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Speak to an Education Finance expert

Payroll

At the forefront of the market, our managed payroll service is designed to meet the distinct needs of primary and secondary schools.

Streamline your school's operations by outsourcing payroll responsibilities, preserving valuable time and resources
Ensure precision and compliance in every aspect of payroll processing, adhering to industry standards
Fortify data security measures to safeguard confidential employee information, prioritising privacy

To find out more...

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Speak to an Education Payroll expert

Education support

No matter which education management system modules you choose, you can select the functionality to suit your needs – from admissions to pupil support, early years childcare, benefits management and special educational needs.

Schools admissions management - help you to maximise your education management system, provide better care, safeguarding and support for pupils and their families
Family Information Services (FIS) - helps you to manage childcare information and service directories. We help you increase efficiencies and to provide better support to parents and carers
Pupil Support Services (PSS) - used for assessing pupils who need support and then sharing information relating to them
Special Education Needs (SEN) - helps you to handle the complex provisions for children with special educational needs
Free school meals and benefits - help you manage and allocate free school meals, clothing vouchers and other grants and benefits
Transport - enables you to record and manage transport requirements. It details contractors, routes and specific needs for each child or young person
Governors, Administration and Training System (GATS) - improves the accuracy, accountability, and value of your governing body administration
Gateway - secure access to our Education Management System and data at any time and from any location via an online portal

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Why local authorities love our education management software

Modernising school financial management

Within the first 6-9 months, the first school in Liverpool had gone completely paperless with its financial management. Many more schools are expected to achieve this milestone in the near future.

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Gary Burke - Group Finance Manager Liverpool City Council

Access Education Budgets has massively improved budgeting efficiency across maintained schools in the borough

The cloud-based software removes any of the risk associated with spreadsheets, staff turnover and doing aspects of budgeting manually.

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Suhal Kadir - Schools Finance Consultant Tower Hamlets Council

As part of our Digital Strategy, we’re undergoing a complete digital service redesign, rather than simply replacing like for like.

We’re making sure that our customers’ journey with us is easy and straightforward. We were looking for a system that was user-friendly, intuitive and had longevity.

Cllr Pritam Grewal - Cabinet Member for Customer Services and Corporate Performance Hounslow Council

01 08

Webinar & report: Trends & challenges local authorities are facing in the education sector

The one hour on-demand webinar & report cover:

Panel discussion addressing some of the priorities and challenges local authorities are facing and the difference between councils
Short overview of how technology can help schools and local authorities overcome these challenges

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02 08

Streamlining local authority reporting with Access Education Finance

In this guide we cover:

Challenges LAs face in greater detail when it comes to reporting
Discuss the latest functionality available through Access Education Finance that enables smooth local authority reporting

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03 08

How can schools improve collaboration with their local education authority?

This guide covers:

Addressing the challenges
Using technology as a bridge
Top tips for schools & LEAs

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04 08

A buyer's guide to software for LAs

Regardless of whether you have been utilising business software for SBM functions for an extended period or are contemplating making a more significant investment to enhance efficiencies, several critical factors require consideration.

Read guide

05 08

On-demand webinar: Software support when you switch to Access Education Finance

Watch our 30 minute webinar, where our hosts tell you about:

How to prepare for our onboarding experience
What our support package entails
What you can expect from Access as your technology partner

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06 08

On-demand webinar: Switching school finance systems

Watch our 45 minute webinar where we cover:

Key signs it’s time to change your school finance software
How to select the right supplier for your school or local authority
See a demo of our finance software exclusively for the Education sector, used by thousands of schools and academies
Hear about our exclusive “Pay on YOUR terms, not this term” offer

Watch webinar

07 08

Ultimate payroll guide

This guide covers...

How improve your payroll management
In-house vs outsourced payroll
Should you outsource your school's payroll?

Read guide

08 08

On-demand webinar: Benefits of integrated Budgets & Finance

A webinar for schools and local authorities.

Watch the webinar to:

Discover what’s ahead for your Budgets software - roadmap and plans for Access Education Budgets
Learn about how to increase your school’s back-office efficiency with integrated Finance & Budgets – Short demo

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Frequently asked questions

Procuring finance & budgeting software

What are the benefits of early engagement with providers in software procurement?

Our Education Finance Expert, James Kirby details the benefits of talking to software providers early in the procurement process.

What are the initial steps for schools purchasing Access Finance software?

Our Education Finance Expert, James Kirby explains the initial steps for schools purchasing Access Finance software.

How do we customise the finance software for each school’s needs?

James Kirby, Education Finance Expert at Access, explains how we customise finance software setups for each school, ensuring smooth implementation.

How do we support local authorities?

Education Finance Expert Expert James Kirby shares how Access Education can support both your LA and your schools.

How do we customise software training?

After onboarding, schools receive customised training to effortlessly master the software and reduce workload, with our expert, James Kirby, explaining the process.

Why choose Access Education Finance & Budgets?

At Access, our Education Finance Expert offers extensive finance expertise, making us the top choice for education finance and budgeting solutions.