--- title: "General - Keystone Knowledge - Blog - Page 6" description: "Page 6 - Access Keystone's free shareable resources for schools and MATs." url: "https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general?start=100" date: "2026-05-23T20:04:20+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [ Categories ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Authors ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger "Authors") [ Archives ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/archive "Archives") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [The Impact of Thoughtful School Design on Student Learning Outcomes](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/student-centred-learning-outcomes) Tuesday, 19 November 2024 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![student-learning-outcomes](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/143/b2ap3_large_student-learning-outcomes.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/student-centred-learning-outcomes "student-learning-outcomes") A school can be like a second home for students, spending a considerable amount of time learning and absorbing information, developing thinking capabilities, and picking up valuable skills. With teachers and academics to guide them, schools need to be an inclusive environment where holistic learning and personality development are encouraged. The c... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/student-centred-learning-outcomes) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1252 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Keystone Knowledge](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/924_keystone-knowledge-blog.png) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) ## [Planning & managing risk for educational visits](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits) Thursday, 01 September 2022 [Keystone Knowledge](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/keystone) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![b2ap3_large_Managing-risk](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/58/b2ap3_large_b2ap3_large_Managing-risk.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits "b2ap3_large_Managing-risk") 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://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/planning-managing-risk-for-educational-visits) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1872 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [10 Steps to Build Resilient Schools: A Proactive Risk Management Checklist](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/proactive-risk-management-checklist) Wednesday, 05 February 2025 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![risk-management-checklist-education-min](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/170/b2ap3_large_risk-management-checklist-education-min.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/proactive-risk-management-checklist "risk-management-checklist-education-min") Managing risks in schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts (MATs) isn't just about meeting compliance requirements. It's about creating a forward-looking environment where pupils and staff can thrive. At Keystone Knowledge, we understand the dynamic challenges schools face and provide the tools to build resilience and success. Why Proacti... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/proactive-risk-management-checklist) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1245 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Key Strategies for Budgeting and Forecasting in MATs](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/financial-strategies-forecasting-academies) Thursday, 01 May 2025 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![financial-planning-in-schools](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/179/b2ap3_large_Untitled-design-7-1-min.png) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/financial-strategies-forecasting-academies "financial-planning-in-schools") Multi-academy trusts (MATs) are under increasing pressure to maintain financial sustainability while continuing to deliver high-quality education. This is especially true in today's climate, as MATs face increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies, rising operational expenses, and unsteady government funding streams. Even with ongoing uncertainties, ... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/financial-strategies-forecasting-academies) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1792 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Pippa Lloyd](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/932_pippa.JPG) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/pippa) ## [Before You Hit ‘Go’: 7 Priority HR Data Accuracy Checks for Implementation](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/school-hr-data-accuracy-checks) Tuesday, 08 April 2025 [Pippa Lloyd](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/pippa) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) Implementing a new HR system is a significant investment for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs). An HR system is responsible for streamlining school processes, complying with regulations, and improving staff management. Incorporating a school HR system has its benefits, but one of the most overlooked aspects during implementation is ensuring d... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/school-hr-data-accuracy-checks) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1778 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Avoiding Fraud in Schools: Top Tips from Keystone Knowledge](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/avoiding-fraud-in-schools-top-tips-from-keystone-knowledge) Wednesday, 11 September 2024 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Preventing-fraud-in-schools](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/136/b2ap3_large_Preventing-fraud-in-schools.png) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/avoiding-fraud-in-schools-top-tips-from-keystone-knowledge "Preventing-fraud-in-schools") At Keystone Knowledge, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding educational institutions against fraud. To help schools navigate this complex issue, we've compiled essential tips from the UK Government's guidance on potential fraud. Our National Assurance Director, Matthew Clements-Wheeler, shares his insights on the best practices for... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/avoiding-fraud-in-schools-top-tips-from-keystone-knowledge) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1306 Hits [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Working With Your Internal Scrutiny Partner: A Guide for Academy Trusts](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/working-with-your-internal-scrutiny-partner-a-guide-for-academy-trusts-1) Tuesday, 28 January 2025 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![business-partners-working-together](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/152/b2ap3_large__20250128-142621_1.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/working-with-your-internal-scrutiny-partner-a-guide-for-academy-trusts-1 "business-partners-working-together") Effective internal scrutiny is critical for ensuring compliance, financial integrity, and strong governance within academy trusts. Whether your trust is new to internal scrutiny or seeking to enhance its current approach, working effectively with your internal scrutiny partner can deliver real value. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you maximise... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/working-with-your-internal-scrutiny-partner-a-guide-for-academy-trusts-1) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1197 Hits Tags: [Internal Scrutiny](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/internal-scrutiny) [Multi-Academy Trusts](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/multi-academy-trusts) [Academy Trusts](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/academy-trusts) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Jenny](https://keystoneknowledge.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/jenny) ## [Creating a positive culture around internal scrutiny](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/creating-a-positive-culture-around-internal-scrutiny) Wednesday, 31 May 2023 [Jenny](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/jenny) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![Internal scrutiny: friend or foe?](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/95/b2ap3_large_Appoint-5.png) Internal scrutiny: friend or foe? ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/creating-a-positive-culture-around-internal-scrutiny "Internal scrutiny: friend or foe?") Internal scrutiny is an important part of your trust risk management and should be seen as a tool that provides reassurance, unbiased advice and strategic recommendations for your organisation. However, it is often viewed as a 'scary' audit where an outside company is picking fault with the processes and procedures in your trust. This shouldn't be ... [ Continue reading](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/creating-a-positive-culture-around-internal-scrutiny) [ 0 ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) 1817 Hits Tags: [\#internalscrutiny](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/internalscrutiny) [schoolresourcemanagement](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/schoolresourcemanagement) [academytrust](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/tags/academytrust) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_avatar/927_Steve_Mitchell_Author_Bio.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) ## [Public Sector Procurement for Schools – What’s Changing in 2025](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/procurement-services-schools) Wednesday, 21 May 2025 [Steve](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/blogger/steve) [General](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/categories/general) [ ![public-sector-procurement-changes-2025-planning-and-insights](https://keystoneknowledge.com/images/easyblog_articles/181/b2ap3_large_public-sector-procurement-changes-2025-planning-and-insights-min-_20250521-134730_1.jpg) ](https://keystoneknowledge.com/blog/procurement-services-schools "public-sector-procurement-changes-2025-planning-and-insights") The new Procurement Act 2023, initially scheduled to take effect from October 2024, finally came into force on 24 February 2025. This Act aims to upgrade the procurement regulations and practices by introducing more flexibility and strategic changes. With budget restrictions and increased financial scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders, your pr... 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