Blog by Portia

School Trust Priorities for 2022/23

07.11.22 04:15 PM By Portia - Comment(s)
School Trust Priorities for 2022/23


In May the government announced its ambition to academise all schools by 2030. Since then, literature based on how to create or sustain an academy has been circulating within the industry. Steve Rollet, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Confederation of Schools Trusts (CST), wrote a piece on 'Unders...

The Holiday, Activities and Food Programme - A Summer 2022 Update 

18.08.22 11:36 AM By Portia - Comment(s)
The Holiday, Activities and Food Programme - A Summer 2022 Update 


The Holiday, Activities, and Food programme was introduced to local authorities in 2018. In 2021 the government increased funding to £200 million per year over the next three financial years to allow for children from reception – year 11, across England, who receive benefit-related free school meals...

My experience as an Extended Schools Manager

18.08.22 11:36 AM By Portia - Comment(s)
My experience as an Extended Schools Manager
Magicbooking's Business Develop Manager, Baron Badchkum, tells us his story as an experienced Extended Schools Manager. Baron tells us how implementing Magicbooking as an online system helped him run his school services with ease. Read more here...

Online Shopping - Why schools and clubs need it

27.06.22 09:10 AM By Portia - Comment(s)
Online Shopping - Why schools and clubs need it
Online shopping is a great way for schools and clubs to increase their revenue and brand awareness. Using the correct online solution will give your parents the ultimate online shopping experience.

Wraparound Care - An innovative way to increase your school's revenue

04.05.22 06:00 PM By Portia - Comment(s)
Wraparound Care - An innovative way to increase your school's revenue
Magicbooking have provided resources and information that schools can use in order to implement wraparound care as a means to increase their school's revenue.