About this course
The session will begin with an overview of key areas to be aware of when setting this year’s budget and the forecast for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 at Special Schools and Education Support Centres including the latest updates from HCC.
There will also be an update on any changes to the Access Budgeting software.
Financial Services staff will be on hand, digitally, throughout the morning to support with any queries and to advise on the input of your budget plans to the Access Budgeting software.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:
Begin setting the draft budget in a supported environment
Understand the section 251 funding and how to reflect this funding in the Access Budgeting software
Produce a comprehensive set of budget reports
Look at 'What if' scenarios
Additional Information
This is not a new user’s course and delegates must be proficient in the use of Access Budgeting
Delegates should bring:
Funding information for 2025/2026 e.g., Special School/ESC school resources statement as appropriate
Staffing details from their nominal roll
Contract information
Details of school development plan for 2025/2026
- Event Type: Training: Webinar