Online Webinar

Monday 8 March 2027

09:30 - 16:30

Please note: This event has a limited amount of places.

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Invoice Payment

Available to Booking Managers from schools or settings that are approved to pay by invoice.

£ 153 +VAT

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  • £183.60 including 20% VAT
  • Invoice bookings must be made by a designated Booking Manager for your school or setting
  • The school or setting must be approved to pay by invoice with HFL Education

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Available to anyone booking on behalf of a school or setting who wishes to pay by card.

£ 153 +VAT

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  • £183.60 including 20% VAT
  • Booking should be made by the attendee account
  • If booking multiple places, the booking should be made by the designated Booking Manager for the school / setting
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Card Payment

For individuals booking a single personal space on this course

£ 153 +VAT

Pay by Card
  • £183.60 including 20% VAT
  • Should be used to book one individual place for yourself
  • Please use the 'Schools & Settings' tab if you are purchasing as part of a school or setting

About this course

This workshop provides schools with practical guidance to support effective budget setting for 2027/2028 and forward planning for 2028/2029 and 2029/2030. The morning session offers an update on any changes to the Access Budgeting software and a step by step walkthrough of the budget planning process within the system. It will also highlight the key areas schools need to consider when developing their budget and reviewing future forecasts, alongside an overview of the latest budget updates from HCC. During the afternoon, Financial Services staff will be available digitally to respond to queries and offer support with entering budget plans into the Access Budgeting software.

  • begin developing their draft budget with guidance in a supported environment

  • produce a full set of budget reports using the Access Budgeting software

  • explore ‘what if’ budget scenarios to support financial planning decisions