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DfE Education Estates Strategy

This blog explores the key developments from the DfE Education Estates Strategy and what academy trusts need to consider as expectations around data quality and assurance continue to evolve.

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

In this blog, we summarise the key provisions of the Act and what they mean in practice for education leaders and boards...

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Statutory Residence Test

Download our statutory residence test guide to help you understand your residence status for this tax year

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VAT on Donated Goods

Explore the VAT changes for donated goods, including value limits, eligible uses and the practical impact for charities.

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DfE School Estate Management Standards explained

Understand the DfE School Estate Management Standards and how trusts can progress from compliance to effective estate oversight.

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SORP 2026: Preparing for a new era of charity reporting

The introduction of SORP 2026 represents the most significant refresh of charity reporting requirements in over a decade. Find out how this will impact your charity's trustees' report here...

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Business rates increase

Our retail and hospitality experts share practical guidance on managing higher business rates, protecting cashflow and planning ahead.

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How are vendor loans structured and what are the tax implications?

In this article, we explore the key components of a vendor loan, how they differ from other deal structures such as deferred consideration or earn-outs, and the main tax considerations sellers should keep in mind when agreeing to this type of arrangement.

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Why is data integrity is crucial for Individualised Learner Record (ILR) returns?

In this blog we explain why ILR data integrity matters, what is at risk, and how colleges can strengthen their processes. 

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Top 5 audit findings from 24-25

Discover the top five audit findings for academy trusts in 2024-2025, and learn how to address these issues effectively.

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Should you review your business structure to support future gifting?

The April 2026 changes to BPR and APR will make the value of business assets far more important when gifting. This could have a significant impact on how owner-managers approach succession planning.

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Academy Accounts Direction 2025/2026

The DfE has published the updated Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) for the 2025/26 year. We highlight the key changes and what they mean in practice...

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