Campion Consultancy Campion have been providing support services to Schools, Academies & Trusts since 2008

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1 Campion Consultancy Campion have been providing support services to Schools, Academies & Trusts since 2008 Working with our school partners through the years has taught us that each school is unique in its requirements, needs and structure. We offer an outstanding range of services and support with a team of specialists that understand your needs. Whether you require guidance through the conversion process, staffing solutions, premises outsourcing or financial management & compliance, choosing Campion will lead your school toward greater efficiency and economic success.

2 FINANCIAL Campion Financial Services offers a full range of bespoke financial services tailored to Schools and Academies. Our financial consultants have extensive experience in the Education sector and an understanding of how to best meet the specific needs of the schools and academies we support. Whether you are seeking short or long- term advice or support, our qualified and friendly consultants will work with you to understand the particular requirements of your school or academy and tailor our services accordingly. Whether you are a Maintained School, an established Academy or Multi Academy Trust, or are preparing for conversion, we can provide guidance and support to meet your needs. Budget planning, monitoring and reporting Support with existing financial accounting software or implementation Preparation for Audit Financial health-check Internal controls and audit Developing Financial procedures Policy development Training or cover for finance staff Budget and salary monitoring tools and software also available The support we get from Campion is brilliant. As well as adhering to the many rules and regulations, the advice and guidance received helps us improve our financial capacity. Campion works with schools in different LAs and shares insights that help us save time and money. We have found Campion to be highly effective and consistent over the past 12 years. Headteacher Bigland Green Primary

3 RECRUITMENT Providing you with professional staff that are experienced and fully vetted. Campion specialised staffing solutions will meet your School or Academy needs effectively, whether your requirement is for a short to longer term Contractor or a Permanent member of staff. SBM/Bursar Receptionist Facilities Manager Finance Officer Admin Assistant Premises Manager Office Manager Examination Officer Premises Assistant PA to the Head Teacher AV Technician IT Manager Finance Assistant ICT Technician Training Consultants Every candidate we present to you will be previously experienced in the role they will undertake in your school, fully referenced and will hold Enhanced CRB/DBS status. With close to 20 years of experience recruiting for support and non-teaching personnel exclusively to the education sector. Campion Recruitment can always be trusted to absolutely understand your requirements and present you with the right candidates, first time. We can alleviate the stresses of recruiting for a permanent member of staff with comparable costs to your usual recruitment methods. Whenever you need temporary cover for maternity or long-term sickness, Campion are the specialist education recruitment service that will save your school time and money. It has been a thoroughly professional experience from start to finish dealing with experts who absolutely know how to get the job done right. I felt that the team fully understood my specific recruitment needs and consequently presented perfect candidates in which to interview and choose from. I will be using Campion for all future recruitment and would highly recommend their services to anyone. David Betts MD Mallard Support Services Ltd

4 PREMISES Increasingly Schools & Academies are choosing to outsource their premises staffing as a viable alternative to recruiting the role themselves. Our premises service is cost effective and comparable without the HR burden on your team. Having good premises management is key to the smooth running of any School or Academy. We understand the challenges of making sure you are fully compliant with Health & Safety and that your grounds and buildings are functional day to day. We are experienced service providers with a proven track record of delivering professional, experienced staff, enabling you to have a seamless level of cover. Flexible contracts with competitive terms Experienced premises staff HR burden removed Year- round cover Staff trained in Health & Safety Enhanced DBS status Termly support visits TUPE transfer available Campion premises staff are fully vetted, trained and hold enhanced DBS status. In addition, we supply candidates who have skills such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating and electrical. Our operations manager not only oversees our staff but liaises with you on a regular basis to make sure that you are fully supported at all times. Whether you require a premises assistant, manager or facilities coordinator we are able to place the right staff for you. For several years we have had Campion Premises Officers working our school. It was extremely refreshing when experienced staff reported for work and took control of the school effectively and efficiently Bursar New End primary

5 CONVERSIONS Whether you are contemplating the process of conversion to Academy Status, or are a recently established Academy, free school or Multi Academy Trust we are able to offer a bespoke range of services, advice and support designed around your specific needs. We understand the complexities and challenges faced in the early stages of conversion and can offer a full range of financial services, guidance and support. Our qualified and friendly consultants have extensive experience in the Academies sector and will work with you to ensure that you are compliant with the terms of your Academy Trust s Funding Agreement. Pre-conversion support and planning Support with implementation of financial accounting software Roles and responsibilities Budget planning and reporting Training for Accounting Officers and Chief Financial Officers Procurement of services Financial procedures and internal controls Risk Management Policy development Appointment of external auditors Campion continue to provide exceptional support to the school from managing the budget to making decisions, as well as guidance and advise on policies and procedures. They are reliable and always make time to address and resolve issues that arise. We receive an efficient and excellent service and it is with great pleasure, I highly recommend Campion Consultancy Farjana Begum, School Business Manager

6 COMPLIANCE Whether you are a Maintained School, an Academy or Multi Academy Trust, the matter of financial compliance and ensuring adherence to the statutory requirements applicable to your institution can be both daunting & overwhelming. Campion offers a full range of financial services to schools and academies and can offer specific guidance and support in the areas of compliance. Our experienced and friendly consultants will work with you to understand your requirements and tailor our services to ensure the needs of your School or Academy are addressed. Internal Review and Audit (Responsible Officer) Services Management and Governance Policy review and development Financial systems review and reporting to the Board of Governors or Trustees Development and documentation of financial procedures Ensuring consistency of school and academy-based practice with DFE, ESFA and Local Authority requirements Budget planning, monitoring and reporting Management of Risk Monthly news on matters of compliance Website review Advice for Academy converters Campion consultancy has been instrumental in the onward leadership through two significant restructures they have ensured that the focus remained on efficiency of the finances which in turn has led to improved outcomes for the School. Campion s coaching approach ensures that the Governors are more aware of the issues we face in the future. We can now begin to plan for a better school Headteacher John Scurr Primary