· Internal and external audit i.e. accountants

· Accounting Officer and Responsible Officer reporting

· Budget preparation and monitoring

· Payroll and contract services

· Brokerage of insurance

· Brokerage of other core services as required

· Legal support and advice

· HR support and consultancy

· Overseeing premises management

· Land and buildings evaluations

· Support for teaching and learning through specialist support from the Trust as required

· Support in gaining appropriate CPD at all levels. Part payment of costs for higher degrees e.g. masters

· Membership of Oadby Learning Partnership (Teaching School)

· Governor support services

· Clerking support

· Academy conversion from start to finish

· Payment towards the salary of Executive Headteacher and finance officer