In August 2025, Birmingham City Council will officially withdraw from providing HR and payroll services to schools, leaving many schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) scrambling for alternative solutions. With such a critical service on the line, planning early is essential to ensure your school remains operational and compliant. Our recent webin...
Stephen is an experienced leader in education, and the CEO of Keystone Knowledge. He has worked as CEO, CFO, COO across academies since 2012 and delivered programmes of change and rapid organisational improvement.
He holds an MBA with a thesis on improving the quality of management in education, is currently working on his Doctorate, and is a national lead assessor on the School Resource Management Advisor (SRMA) programme for the DfE. He regularly speaks at national conferences on a range of topics relevant to the education sector.
Case Study: Symphony Learning Trust and Keystone Knowledge - A Partnership Built on Educational Expertise
Background Symphony Learning Trust, a primary trust in Leicestershire, has consistently aimed to provide exceptional educational experiences for its students. Their growth journey brought them to Keystone Knowledge, a partner uniquely equipped to navigate the complexities of the education sector. The Challenge As Symphony Learning Trust expanded it...