Preparing for Birmingham’s HR and Payroll Withdrawal: A Must-Watch Webinar for Schools & MATs
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 webinar, led by Stephen Mitchell, explores the key steps schools need to take to avoid any disruption. Whether you're already researching new HR providers or just starting the process, this session is packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and real-life case studies.
In this video, you'll learn:
- How to prepare for the HR and payroll withdrawal before the August 2024 deadline
- Effective strategies to avoid service disruptions
- The benefits of choosing an education-focused HR provider
- The importance of seamless procurement and integration
- How long-term HR retainer services can ensure continuity
Watch the full webinar below and make sure your school is prepared for the changes ahead. It's never too early to start planning!
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About the author
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.
