In-Person Event

Thursday 11 March 2027

09:30 - 16:30

Venue Information

HFL Education, Bank House, Ground Floor, Primett Road, Stevenage, SG1 3EE

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.

£ 201.50 +VAT

Pay by Invoice
  • £241.80 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

Card Payment

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

£ 201.50 +VAT

Pay by Card
  • £241.80 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
Support

How do I know who our Booking Manager is?
 
  Booking Managers are usually headteachers, setting leads or office managers / staff.
 
  If my school / setting is not approved to pay by invoice, how can I get approved?
 
  Follow the link below to our Help Centre where you can find a guide to help you.
 
  What if I need further help?
 
  Follow the link to the Help Centre where you will find details on how to contact our support teams.

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Card Payment

For individuals booking a single personal space on this course

£ 201.50 +VAT

Pay by Card
  • £241.80 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 offers practical support for schools using Access Budgeting software. The morning session provides an update on recent changes, followed by a walkthrough of the budget planning process to help delegates navigate key stages with confidence. Participants will explore the areas to consider when preparing the 2027/2028 budget and forecasting for 2028/2029 and 2029/2030. The session also includes an overview of the latest budget information from HCC to support accurate planning. During the afternoon, Financial Services staff will be available to offer guidance, answer queries and advise on completing budget plans within the Access Budgeting software, ensuring delegates leave with greater clarity and practical understanding.

  • begin setting a draft budget using Access Budgeting tools in a supported setting

  • produce a full range of budget reports to support effective financial planning

  • explore ‘What if’ budget scenarios to understand the impact of planning decisions