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🎄 Wishing You a Wonderful Christmas Break! 🎄 As we near the holiday season, the team at Keystone Knowledge would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone we’ve worked with this year. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break, surrounded by loved ones, and return refreshed for the new year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Keystone Knowledge!

⏳ Need immediate leadership support? When crises or leadership gaps hit, our Interim Service provides MATs with rapid access to experienced professionals. Whether it’s executive management, finance, or HR, we ensure continuity and stability during challenging transitions. Get the expert support your trust needs to stay on track: https://lnkd.in/e-gg7Zkd

The government’s latest evidence to the STRB outlines teacher pay pressures, recruitment challenges, and funding sustainability for FY 2025-26. For school leadership teams, balancing rising costs with constrained budgets will be critical. 🔎 What does this mean for workforce planning and financial strategy across your school or trust? We’re here to support you in navigating these pressures and developing sustainable solutions! Contact us today to find out how we can help. 🔗 Read more - https://lnkd.in/e_VhcXuF #SchoolFinance #SchoolBudgets #STRB #EducationFunding

🛡️ Protect your school from fraud! At Keystone Knowledge, we understand the risks schools face. In our latest blog, Education Leadership Consultant Matthew Clements-Wheeler shares top tips on preventing fraud, from strengthening internal controls to monitoring employee behaviour. Don’t miss these crucial insights! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePtngzv8 #FraudPrevention #EducationLeadership #SchoolSafety #Governance #MATs

The Keystone Team are experts in school operations, focused solely on supporting the complex needs of the education sector and helping education leaders manage and improve their organisations. This is exactly what Symphony Learning Trust was looking for. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEk4t5fx Tim Sutcliffe

Are you conducting hidden internal scrutiny? Using an external partner for internal scrutiny can feel daunting, but is it really a scary prospect? Read more about the benefits of working with an external expert here: https://lnkd.in/eGuT4UQM

Our team had a fantastic time at our annual Christmas meal last Friday! 🎅✨ Before the festivities, we dedicated the day to discussing our exciting plans for the year ahead. Some key takeaways include: 🎄Strategic goals 🎄Team development 🎄Client engagement The day concluded with delicious food, festive fun, and great conversations at our Christmas meal. #ChristmasAtKeystone #Christmas #TeamBuilding

How can you create a positive culture around internal scrutiny? Matthew takes us through this in just 4 minutes.

🔍 Ensure compliance and drive operational excellence with our Internal Scrutiny Service. Meeting the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook isn’t just about compliance—it’s an opportunity to improve your trust’s governance, financial controls, and risk management. Our service provides a comprehensive review across HR, payroll, estates, and more, delivering a detailed report and clear RAG status. Empower your trust with actionable insights and secure your operations for the future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eksPi6D6