[ Categories ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Authors ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger "Authors") [ Archives ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/archive "Archives") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![cyber-security](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/206/b2ap3_large_cyber-security.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-your-trust-prepared) ## [Cyber security in schools and academy trusts: Is your trust prepared?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-your-trust-prepared) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Sunday, 26 July 2026 Most trust boards would say they take cyber security seriously. They will probably have policies in place, staff will have completed phishing training, and somebody will be responsible for software updates and backups. But could the trust continue op... [Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-your-trust-prepared) [ ![School payroll](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/198/b2ap3_large_27.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-payroll-problems-schools-dont-talk-about) ## [The Payroll Problems Schools Don't Talk About](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-payroll-problems-schools-dont-talk-about) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Friday, 01 May 2026 Payroll in schools is expected to be straightforward: staff are paid correctly, on time, every time. But in reality, it's one of the most complex and high-risk administrative functions in education - and one many schools quietly struggle to... [Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-payroll-problems-schools-dont-talk-about) [ ![engaging-a-consultant](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/67/b2ap3_large_engaging-a-consultant.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) ## [Should you engage a school consultant?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Wednesday, 05 October 2022 From caretakers to CEOs, schools are full of incredible people who feel a commitment to help educate the minds of the future. One of the common themes of people who work in schools is that we all want to be the best that we can be. Whether that's hav... [Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) [ ![Acronyms in School Business Leadership](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/17/b2ap3_large_Acronym-Blog-Image.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management) ## [Acronyms in School Business Management](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Monday, 13 December 2021 Keystone has recently taken on a new marketing executive who has come from outside of education. The first thing she said was, "It's amazing how many acronyms there are. It's like you're talking another language made entirely out of letters!" Schools... [Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/eyes-wide-open-growing-your-trust-with-thorough-due-diligence-1) ## [Eyes Wide Open? Key Considerations When Growing Your Trust](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/eyes-wide-open-growing-your-trust-with-thorough-due-diligence-1) As part of the Schools White Paper published nearly 12 months ago, the Government set out it's plan to have to have all schools "in a strong multi-academy trust or with plans to join or form one" within the next eight years. Whilst recent news has talked about this target likely to be missed, the move to greater academisation appears one way.... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/eyes-wide-open-growing-your-trust-with-thorough-due-diligence-1) 2715 Hits Thursday, 09 February 2023 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-change-the-narrative-on-internal-scrutiny-and-deliver-5-key-benefits) ## [How to change the narrative on internal scrutiny and deliver 5 key benefits.](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-change-the-narrative-on-internal-scrutiny-and-deliver-5-key-benefits) With the recent December 31st deadline to submit details of your internal scrutiny to the DfE (Department for Education), you may feel that internal scrutiny is not your favourite subject amongst the myriad of daily and monthly things to consider when running a school or trust. But what if you could change the narrative around internal scrutiny and... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-change-the-narrative-on-internal-scrutiny-and-deliver-5-key-benefits) 2184 Hits Friday, 13 January 2023 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-kcsie-2022-digest) ## [Keystone's KCSIE 2022 digest](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-kcsie-2022-digest) The new Keeping Children Safe In Education report was released earlier this year. Although there weren't any major changes to the report, there were some important additions. Our experts have gone through the updates to bring you this digest. Child-on-child sexual violence Sadly, child-on-child sexual violence and harassment are stil... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-kcsie-2022-digest) 2309 Hits Monday, 10 October 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) Featured ## [Should you engage a school consultant?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) From caretakers to CEOs, schools are full of incredible people who feel a commitment to help educate the minds of the future. One of the common themes of people who work in schools is that we all want to be the best that we can be. Whether that's having books that balance, having wonderful staff who facilitate great teaching or having clean buildin... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/should-you-engage-a-school-consultant) 2290 Hits Wednesday, 05 October 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-avoid-email-scams-phishing) ## [How to avoid email scams and phishing](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-avoid-email-scams-phishing) Nobody wants to fall prey to a phishing scam, let alone the disruption and issues they can cause to your school or trust. There's a good reason that such scams will continue, though: They are successful enough for cybercriminals to make massive profits. Phishing scams have been around practically since the inception of the Internet, and they will n... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-avoid-email-scams-phishing) 2619 Hits Wednesday, 05 October 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/behind-the-education-headlines-in-august) ## [Behind the Education Headlines in August](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/behind-the-education-headlines-in-august) Schools consider how budgets will stretch budgets this year In August, schools considered three or four-day weeks as a way to stay within budget in the face of massive pressures in the wake of unfunded staff pay increases and rising energy costs. Schools also considered shortening the school day and reducing the number of clubs and enrichment oppor... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/behind-the-education-headlines-in-august) 2296 Hits Tuesday, 20 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-free-social-media-use-policy-template) ## [Keystone's free social media use policy template](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-free-social-media-use-policy-template) Social media is something we can't live without, but it's important to sure that our staff and students use it responsibly. Our free social media template will set out how everyone can use social media safely. Click below to download your free copy. Keystone-Free-Social-Media-Policy 49 kb Download Files 2142 Hits Tuesday, 20 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/four-reasons-you-should-engage-a-retainer-this-year) ## [Four reasons you should engage a retainer this year!](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/four-reasons-you-should-engage-a-retainer-this-year) Retainers can be a fantastic way to get support and advice from professional experts – without the cost of their salaries. Here are four reasons you should consider a retainer this coming school year. The best (and sometimes not so best!) thing about working in education is that no two days are the same. There is always a new project to oversee or ... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/four-reasons-you-should-engage-a-retainer-this-year) 2523 Hits Tuesday, 20 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-research-candidates-online) ## [How to research candidates online](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-research-candidates-online) In paragraph 215 of the new KCSIE guidelines, which came into effect on 1st September, schools and trusts carry out an "online search (including social media) as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates." Conducting in conjunction with adequate DBS checks, a search should only be used to find any "incidents or issues" involvi... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-research-candidates-online) 2427 Hits Tuesday, 20 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-guide-to-fire-risk-assessments) ## [Keystone's guide to fire risk assessments](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-guide-to-fire-risk-assessments) Fire risk assessments have been a legal requirement since 2005 when the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order was passed. Every non-domestic premises must have a "responsible person" carry out a fire risk assessment and should record any significant findings. The "responsible person" should have either total control or a degree of control over the ... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/keystone-s-guide-to-fire-risk-assessments) 2230 Hits Thursday, 01 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits) ## [Planning & managing risk for educational visits](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits) We've moved a long way from having the "3Rs" as the main focus of education. We have been moving towards giving a more rounded education for a long time. As well as teaching our students essential life skills like reading and mathematics, we work to inspire a lifelong love of learning with lessons on history, geography, art and music. But is it pos... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits) 2329 Hits Thursday, 01 September 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/your-most-frequently-asked-hr-questions-answered) ## [Your most frequently asked HR questions answered!](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/your-most-frequently-asked-hr-questions-answered) Pip Lloyd is one of Keystone's resident HR experts. A L7 qualified CIPD practitioner, she has a passion for improving children's education through effective strategic planning and positive employee relations. A skilled mediator with a knack for keeping HR simple, Pip makes sure that all colleagues across the organisation can thrive a... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/your-most-frequently-asked-hr-questions-answered) 2239 Hits Tuesday, 23 August 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/where-will-the-funding-for-teachers-and-support-staffs-pay-rises-come-from) ## [Where will the funding for teachers' and support staffs' pay rises come from?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/where-will-the-funding-for-teachers-and-support-staffs-pay-rises-come-from) On the 19th July, the government announced a pay rise for teachers starting in September. As part of the push towards a £30,000 salary for new teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs, formerly NQTs) outside of the capital will receive an 8.9% increase. More established teachers will receive increases ranging from 5% to 8% depending on experience, whi... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/where-will-the-funding-for-teachers-and-support-staffs-pay-rises-come-from) 2158 Hits Tuesday, 23 August 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-do-your-teacher-s-appraisals-affect-their-salaries) ## [How do your teacher's appraisals affect their salaries?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-do-your-teacher-s-appraisals-affect-their-salaries) Appraisal season can be a stressful time for teachers and school leaders. Even the most experienced and confident teachers can feel nervous when it's time to review their performance. However, appraisals shouldn't be viewed as a tick-box exercise or a process designed to catch people out. Instead, they should form part of a wider conversation about... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-do-your-teacher-s-appraisals-affect-their-salaries) 2213 Hits Tuesday, 23 August 2022 [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-diversify-your-income-for-long-term-financial-security) ## [How to diversify your income for long-term financial security](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-diversify-your-income-for-long-term-financial-security) Diversifying our income is key to being able to deliver what you want for children. A wise person once told me that, "you can cost control yourself out of a crisis, but it doesn't give you the long-term future". Never has this been truer than in the world of schools. The financial pressures we have experienced over recent years have seemingly becom... 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