Academies Spring Update 2026

In this sector update, we will be summarising the common themes and issues arising during the 2025 audit cycle, latest regulatory and governance updates and a look ahead to what is on the horizon.

Conducted under Chatham House Rule, attendees benefit from discussions with sector experts and peers and leave with practical insights that can be easily applied in their trust.

What we will cover

• Common themes and issues arising during the 2025 audits, with a focus on the more subjective regularity issues and how auditors reach their conclusion.
• General update including latest regulatory and government policy updates.
• A look ahead to what is on the horizon including changes in FRS 102 and the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Who should attend

Chief Finance Officers, Finance Directors and business managers and finance directors of academies will be able to share ideas with peers and discuss common issues for their sector.

We facilitate the sessions and provide technical sector updates to the group. 

Timings

10:00: Event starts
11:30: Event ends

Cost

There is no cost for this event.

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Speakers

Matt Doyle-Healey Partner [email protected]			Dave Darlaston Partner [email protected]
Helen Blundell Partner [email protected]			Rebecca Crowther Director [email protected]