[ 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);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Choosing the right internal scrutiny partner](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/choosing-the-right-internal-scrutiny-partner) Thursday, 23 November 2023 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Choosing the right internal scrutiny partner](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/103/b2ap3_large_Appoint-5.jpg) An infographic showing a man holding a magnifying glass up to a report ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/choosing-the-right-internal-scrutiny-partner "Choosing the right internal scrutiny partner") Introduction: Selecting the appropriate internal scrutiny partner is the crucial first step in ensuring that your school or trust maximizes the benefits of internal scrutiny. In accordance with the guidelines set out in the Academy Trust Handbook, your internal scrutiny process should encompass a wide range of financial and non-financial controls, ... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/choosing-the-right-internal-scrutiny-partner) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1825 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [What Are The Benefits of Outsourcing HR Services for Schools?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/benefits-of-outsourced-hr-for-schools) Thursday, 11 July 2024 [Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![What Are The Benefits of Outsourcing HR Services for Schools?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/129/b2ap3_large_outsourced-hr-for-schools.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/benefits-of-outsourced-hr-for-schools "What Are The Benefits of Outsourcing HR Services for Schools?") A reliable HR department is instrumental to the success of any organisation, no matter the size. From hiring staff to absence management and grievances, the human resource department is key to maintaining employee relations within any organisation. Likewise, the department of human resources for schools and Multi Academy Trusts plays an integral ro... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/benefits-of-outsourced-hr-for-schools) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2144 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Welcome to Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/welcome-keystone-knowledge) Friday, 10 September 2021 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Keystone Blog - Welcome to Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/5/b2ap3_large_Keystone-Knowledge---Twitter---September-2021.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/welcome-keystone-knowledge "Keystone Blog - Welcome to Keystone Knowledge") Keystone Knowledge was set up by CEO Stephen Mitchell in January 2020, bringing together his passion for education, knowledge of the sector and desire to see improvement in operational practices. The Keystone journey began with helping schools and trusts in financial difficulty and has expanded to support education providers across the country. The... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/welcome-keystone-knowledge) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 3105 Hits Tags: [About Keystone](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/about-keystone) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Health and Safety Compliance Basics for Academy Trusts: A Simple Guide](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/health-and-safety-compliance-basics-for-academy-trusts) Tuesday, 25 February 2025 [Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![health-and-safety-basics](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/172/b2ap3_large_Blog-Thumbnails-3.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/health-and-safety-compliance-basics-for-academy-trusts "health-and-safety-basics") As an academy trust, the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors are paramount. But navigating the world of health and safety compliance can feel like a daunting task, especially with all the regulations and rules to follow. The good news? Getting it right doesn't have to be complicated! In this blog, we'll walk through the basics of ... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/health-and-safety-compliance-basics-for-academy-trusts) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1548 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Jenny](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/jenny) ## [Strategic thinking around recruitment](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/strategic-thinking-around-recruitment) Friday, 24 March 2023 [Jenny](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/jenny) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Copy-of-Copy-of-Beige--Grey-Minimalist-Aesthetic-Simple-Grid-Photo-Collage](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/90/b2ap3_large_Copy-of-Copy-of-Beige--Grey-Minimalist-Aesthetic-Simple-Grid-Photo-Collage.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/strategic-thinking-around-recruitment "Copy-of-Copy-of-Beige--Grey-Minimalist-Aesthetic-Simple-Grid-Photo-Collage") Recruitment in the education sector can be a challenge, particularly in the current economic climate. Retaining talent and attracting quality candidates to your setting shouldn't just start when you have vacancies; it's part of a long-term strategy. Your strategic thinking around recruitment should include: What will your team look like in a year's... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/strategic-thinking-around-recruitment) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1774 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Is being compliant with the ATH enough?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-being-compliant-with-the-ath-enough) Wednesday, 22 June 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Is-being-compliant-with-the-ATH-enough](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/45/b2ap3_large_Is-being-compliant-with-the-ATH-enough.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-being-compliant-with-the-ath-enough "Is-being-compliant-with-the-ATH-enough") Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory compliance can feel like a full-time job as the changes to the ATH can be never-ending. While it's a relief to be able to say, "we're compliant", is that really enough? Why being compliant matters Compliance takes many forms. It covers aspects from regulations around; providing parents with information o... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/is-being-compliant-with-the-ath-enough) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2400 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Protecting your IT provision](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/protecting-your-it-provision) Tuesday, 19 April 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![IT-provision-blog](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/37/b2ap3_large_IT-provision-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/protecting-your-it-provision "IT-provision-blog") At the 2022 Bett show, the education secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced that all schools would have access to high-speed internet by 2025. He also promised an additional £150 million to help schools upgrade their Wi-Fi connections in 55 EIA (Education Investment Areas). Similarly, the schools white paper laid out the DfE's plan to create a "strong e... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/protecting-your-it-provision) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2201 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [How to ensure your school's website is compliant with the ATH](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-ensure-your-school-s-website-is-compliant-with-the-ath) Friday, 19 August 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![b2ap3_large_Is-your-website-compliant](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_shared/b2ap3_large_b2ap3_large_Is-your-website-compliant.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-ensure-your-school-s-website-is-compliant-with-the-ath "b2ap3_large_Is-your-website-compliant") Since 2016, the Academies Trust Handbook has detailed exactly what schools and trusts have to do in order to remain compliant. There are also requirements detailed in the Equality Act 2010 and Children and Families Act 2014. Websites are often fall to the bottom of the "to do" lists and it's easy for them to become out of date. To help you keep on ... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-ensure-your-school-s-website-is-compliant-with-the-ath) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2147 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Acronyms in School Business Management](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management) Monday, 13 December 2021 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Featured [ ![Acronyms in School Business Leadership](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/17/b2ap3_large_Acronym-Blog-Image.png) Man looking at a computer screen ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management "Acronyms in School Business Leadership") 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 strive to be as approachable as possible. We aim to use clear and simple language in letters and le... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/acronyms-in-school-business-management) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 8978 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Do you audit your approach to income?](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/do-you-audit-your-approach-to-income) Friday, 17 March 2023 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Internal Scrutiny Income Audit](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/89/b2ap3_large_Copy-of-Beige--Grey-Minimalist-Aesthetic-Simple-Grid-Photo-Collage.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/do-you-audit-your-approach-to-income "Internal Scrutiny Income Audit") The Academy Trust Handbook requires all trusts to have a programme of internal scrutiny to provide independent assurance to the board that its financial and non-financial controls and risk management procedures are operating effectively. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that internal assurance in a trust needs to focus mainly on expendit... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/do-you-audit-your-approach-to-income) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1818 Hits Tags: [\#internalscrutiny](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/internalscrutiny) [\#incomeaudit](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/incomeaudit) [\#MAT](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/mat) [\#academy](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/academy) [\#ESFA](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/esfa) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Pippa Lloyd](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/932_pippa.JPG) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/pippa) ## [Changes to the Harassment Bill 2025 - What Schools & Trusts Should Know](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/new-harassment-legislation-2025) Tuesday, 04 February 2025 [Pippa Lloyd](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/pippa) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![employment-rights-bill-2025](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/160/b2ap3_large_employment-rights-bill-2025.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/new-harassment-legislation-2025 "employment-rights-bill-2025") As employment law continues to evolve, employers in the education sector need to stay updated on legislative changes to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment. A key area undergoing significant reform is harassment legislation, which introduces new preventative responsibilities for employers. The Employment Rights Bill was introd... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/new-harassment-legislation-2025) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1782 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Safer recruitment: online candidate checks](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/safer-recruitment-online-candidate-checks) Wednesday, 04 October 2023 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Online recruitment checks](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/101/b2ap3_large_Copy-of-Copy-of-Beige--Grey-Minimalist-Aesthetic-Simple-Grid-Photo-Collage-6.png) Safer recruitment online checks ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/safer-recruitment-online-candidate-checks "Online recruitment checks") Checking social media and online presence as part of safer recruitment practices was introduced as a 'should' in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, and as we all know, with KCSIE, a 'should' is really an instruction to 'go and do'. The process itself is quite simple, but it can be difficult to know where to start when 'online' is such a broad... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/safer-recruitment-online-candidate-checks) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2560 Hits Tags: [schools](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/schools) [Children Safe](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/children-safe) [KCSIE](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/kcsie) [recruitment practices](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/recruitment-practices) [Safer recruitment](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/safer-recruitment) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Procurement Reform: A Guide for Schools and Trusts](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/procurement-reform-a-guide-for-schools-and-trusts-1) Tuesday, 28 January 2025 [Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![laptop-digital-contract](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/150/b2ap3_large_Blog-Thumbnails.png) laptop-digital-contract ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/procurement-reform-a-guide-for-schools-and-trusts-1 "laptop-digital-contract") The Procurement Act 2023 represents a significant shift in how public sector organisations, including schools and trusts, manage their procurement processes. Designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and value for money, the Act introduces new requirements and opportunities that all educational institutions should understand. This guide provide... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/procurement-reform-a-guide-for-schools-and-trusts-1) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2276 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [How to research candidates online](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-research-candidates-online) Tuesday, 20 September 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![researching-candiates-online](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/62/b2ap3_large_researching-candiates-online.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/how-to-research-candidates-online "researching-candiates-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) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2286 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Summary of State of the Nation Report](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/summary-of-state-of-the-nation-report) Wednesday, 23 February 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![State-of-the-Nation-Blog](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/27/b2ap3_large_State-of-the-Nation-Blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/summary-of-state-of-the-nation-report "State-of-the-Nation-Blog") The Social Mobility Commission has just released their State of the Nation 2021 report which details how social mobility has been impacted by the pandemic. Social mobility is the link between your income and your parents' income. There is a strong relationship between high inequality and low social mobility. If there are high levels of inequality i... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/summary-of-state-of-the-nation-report) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2344 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [The importance of good governance](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-importance-of-good-governance) Friday, 13 May 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![importance-of-good-governance-blog](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/40/b2ap3_large_importance-of-good-governance-blog.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-importance-of-good-governance "importance-of-good-governance-blog") Although the role of governors has changed drastically over the last few decades, they still remain absolutely vital for schools to run effectively. More and more emphasis is being put on the accountability of the governors to run the school correctly. Although not strictly from an academic background, governors set the strategy for the school or M... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/the-importance-of-good-governance) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 2378 Hits [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [A Tiered Approach to Risk Management in Multi-Academy Trusts](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/a-tiered-approach-to-risk-management-in-multi-academy-trusts) Tuesday, 28 January 2025 [Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![risk management](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/147/b2ap3_large_Beige-Brown-Modern-Traveler-Blog--Youtube-Thumbnail--2.png) chess-pieces-falling ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/a-tiered-approach-to-risk-management-in-multi-academy-trusts "risk management") In the ever-evolving educational landscape, managing risks effectively is a critical responsibility for trusts. With tighter regulations in place and increasing expectations from stakeholders, adopting a tiered approach to education risk management can be a game-changer for trusts. What Is Education Risk Management? Education risk management involv... [ Continue reading](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/a-tiered-approach-to-risk-management-in-multi-academy-trusts) [ 0 ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1630 Hits Tags: [Risk Management](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/risk-management) [Internal Scrutiny](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/internal-scrutiny) [Multi-Academy Trusts](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/multi-academy-trusts) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [MAT Finance Benchmarking: What the Top 10% of Trusts Are Doing Differently](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/mat-finance-benchmarking) Friday, 04 July 2025 [Steve](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![15](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/187/b2ap3_large_15.png) ](https://www.keystoneknowledge.com/blog/mat-finance-benchmarking "15") We all recognise that benchmarking matters, but without action, it's just numbers on a page. The top-performing MATs—the ones consistently in that top 10%—don't treat benchmarking as a tick-box exercise. They use it to shape strategic decisions and drive meaningful change. In our recent blog, Benchmarking Financial Health: A Key Tool in Due Diligen... 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HR isn't something that automatically springs to mind when looking for cost savings, but effective practices can save both time and money. Let's explore how strategic HR practices can help save costs. Re... 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While 2024 brought several important adjustments, the bigger reforms could land in 2025 if the government's proposals become law. One such key UK government reform is changes to the employment l... 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