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Per pupil funding has fallen significantly, research reveals - July 24, 2018
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Research has shown that today’s schools have, on average, been allocated less per pupil in real terms compared to previous years. The figures, published by the School Cuts coalition, show that schools received an average of £4,630 per pupil in … Continue reading Per pupil funding has fallen significantly, research reveals →
Academy trusts increasingly facing scrutiny over executive pay levels - July 24, 2018
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In recent weeks, Eileen Milner, the Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), has penned damning letters to a number of academy trusts asking them to ‘justify’ executive pay. The request applies to academies which pay at … Continue reading Academy trusts increasingly facing scrutiny over executive pay levels →
Schools need to take advantage of more effective pupil premium strategies - July 24, 2018
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Schools with the most effective pupil premium strategies can account for every pound spent, according to new research. The National Governance Association (NGA) published the findings after polling more than 875 trustees and governors and studying 36 pupil premium strategies. … Continue reading Schools need to take advantage of more effective pupil premium strategies →
New report published into academies’ leadership, strategy and growth - June 6, 2018
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Leading academy schools differ in the ways they set out to deliver school improvements, with some opting to preserve the autonomy of individual schools, and others advocating consistent teaching and pedagogy. The finding forms part of education charity Ambition School … Continue reading New report published into academies’ leadership, strategy and growth →
Disappointment over DfE’s failure to help academies get to grips with GDPR - June 6, 2018
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Experts have called on the Department for Education (DfE) to do more to help schools comply with the new data protection act. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May, affecting all public and private sector … Continue reading Disappointment over DfE’s failure to help academies get to grips with GDPR →
The importance of professional clerks for academies - June 6, 2018
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Schools without professional clerks are breaking governance laws, according to a new report. The warning, published in industry publication Schools Week, says governors must be provided with a professional clerk to carry out their legal and governance duties. The report … Continue reading The importance of professional clerks for academies →
Eight out of 10 academies are ‘running a deficit,’ study finds - April 6, 2018
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New research has shown that eight out of 10 academy schools are running a deficit. The authors of the report suggested that some schools have just “two years” until they face the prospect of insolvency. In total, 55 per cent … Continue reading Eight out of 10 academies are ‘running a deficit,’ study finds →
DfE unveils new scheme to ‘get teachers back in the classroom’ - April 6, 2018
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The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a new scheme aiming to get teachers back into the classroom. The programme is currently being piloted across regions in the South East of England and the West Midlands. The Government plans to … Continue reading DfE unveils new scheme to ‘get teachers back in the classroom’ →
Academy sector suffers from significant gender pay gap, figures reveal - April 6, 2018
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The spotlight has been shone on academy school bosses after recent figures revealed that primary multi-academy trusts (MATs) have the largest gender pay gap. In April 2017, all organisations with 250 or more employees were given one year to publish … Continue reading Academy sector suffers from significant gender pay gap, figures reveal →
Investigation reveals academies are failing to meet new legal duties - February 23, 2018
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A number of multi-academy trusts (MATs) are not meeting new legal duties set out in January, according to a Schools Week investigation. The industry publication found that just two out of 10 of the largest MATs are fully compliant with … Continue reading Investigation reveals academies are failing to meet new legal duties →
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Bespoke Furniture Manufacturers – based in High Wycombe
2015-03-30T12:23:53+00:00
“Martin Sheehy came to see us and we found him very impressive. His integrity spoke for itself and that’s what you want from an accountant - someone who will do what he says.” Bespoke Furniture Manufacturers – based in High Wycombe
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Financial Services for Mortgages & Loans  – based in Swindon
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“The Fish Partnership are always there, always to hand. If I have any queries, I get an answer straight away. They have removed the headache for us and look after our business in a friendly, approachable, thorough manner.” Financial Services for Mortgages & Loans  – based in Swindon
“One of the reasons I’ve stayed with them is that we’ve always been able to communicate well. They always explain things to me so I can understand – more than once if that’s what’s needed!”

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Development of building projects – based in Staines
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“One of the reasons I’ve stayed with them is that we’ve always been able to communicate well. They always explain things to me so I can understand – more than once if that’s what’s needed!” “I take their advice because I feel I can trust them, and feel very comfortable with them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to someone else.” Development of building projects – based in Staines
“You don’t always think about how much you rely on a good accountant until a bad one lets you down, and you get a big shock. I knew that The Fish Partnership would provide a highly credible, consistent and competent service.”

Business & Marketing Consultants – Based in High Wycombe
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“You don’t always think about how much you rely on a good accountant until a bad one lets you down, and you get a big shock. I knew that The Fish Partnership would provide a highly credible, consistent and competent service.” Business & Marketing Consultants – Based in High Wycombe
“One of the reasons I’ve stayed with them is that we’ve always been able to communicate well. They always explain things to me so I can understand – more than once if that’s what’s needed!”

“I take their advice because I feel I can trust them, and feel very comfortable with them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to someone else.”

Development of building projects – based in Staines
2015-03-30T12:33:29+00:00
“One of the reasons I’ve stayed with them is that we’ve always been able to communicate well. They always explain things to me so I can understand – more than once if that’s what’s needed!” “I take their advice because I feel I can trust them, and feel very comfortable with them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to someone else.” Development of building projects – based in Staines
“We have been working with The Fish Partnership for 25 years now and they do our annual accounts. We go back to them year after year because they are trustworthy, they offer good value for money and when it comes to discussing our accounts, we get a visit from a partner at the firm. You probably wouldn’t get that with a lot of companies. They are all very friendly.”

UK supplier of metal pre-treatment chemical control systems – based in Princes Risborough
2015-09-09T11:42:15+00:00
“We have been working with The Fish Partnership for 25 years now and they do our annual accounts. We go back to them year after year because they are trustworthy, they offer good value for money and when it comes to discussing our accounts, we get a visit from a partner at the firm. You probably wouldn’t get that with a lot of companies. They are all very friendly.” UK supplier of metal pre-treatment chemical control systems – based in Princes Risborough
“We have been working with The Fish Partnership for eight years now and they manage all our accounting processes, from VAT and payroll to general bookkeeping and credit control.

“We like the fact they have longevity with their staff and have a great approach to business and to client relationships. There have been certain business challenges where I have had to pick up the phone to them or arrange a meeting for advice and they have always taken a very active and caring approach. They never make you feel like you are imposing, and we have recommended them often.”

Office & Stationary Suppliers – based in High Wycombe
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“We have been working with The Fish Partnership for eight years now and they manage all our accounting processes, from VAT and payroll to general bookkeeping and credit control. “We like the fact they have longevity with their staff and have a great approach to business and to client relationships. There have been certain business challenges where I have had to pick up the phone to them or arrange a meeting for advice and they have always taken a very active and caring approach. They never make you feel like you are imposing, and we have recommended them often.” Office & Stationary Suppliers – based in High Wycombe
“The Fish Partnership has been doing our full audit for about 10 years. We find the team there very approachable, friendly, and extremely good at their job. They helped us out with the merger a couple of years ago, for example, and their professionalism helped it to go very smoothly.”

Environmental Services  - based in Reading
2015-09-09T12:52:08+00:00
“The Fish Partnership has been doing our full audit for about 10 years. We find the team there very approachable, friendly, and extremely good at their job. They helped us out with the merger a couple of years ago, for example, and their professionalism helped it to go very smoothly.” Environmental Services  - based in Reading
"The team at Fish Partnership really took the time to get to know the business in order to complete the audit as smoothly as possible. I would definitely recommend them to any subsidiary firm in need of a specialised accountant."

Healthcare Diagnostics and IT solutions company – based in Windsor
2015-03-20T15:26:40+00:00
"The team at Fish Partnership really took the time to get to know the business in order to complete the audit as smoothly as possible. I would definitely recommend them to any subsidiary firm in need of a specialised accountant." Healthcare Diagnostics and IT solutions company – based in Windsor
“We know we can contact Fish straight away if there is a problem. They talk you through everything you need to consider. We have a good relationship with them so we feel able to go to them for advice and just to talk things through.”

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Corian Specialist Services – based in Leighton Buzzard
2015-03-30T12:32:01+00:00
“We know we can contact Fish straight away if there is a problem. They talk you through everything you need to consider. We have a good relationship with them so we feel able to go to them for advice and just to talk things through.” “We are grateful that they are able to give us all the facts. They know our business so well and we are comfortable chatting to them about it.” Corian Specialist Services – based in Leighton Buzzard

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