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Come and say hello at MATPN Finance! Discover first-hand how our MAT-first tools for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ICFP can transform your trust’s financial management. Tired of inconsistent budget assumptions, spreadsheet chaos, and time-consuming manual processes? Join the 500+ MATs that have switched to IMP Software for a smarter, streamlined approach to finance. Our solutions are built by ex-trust professionals and developed in partnership with MATs - earning us 5-star Trustpilot reviews. We look forward to meeting you at our stand! #events #MATPN #education #finance #schools #academy

Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust: A Perfect Fit with IMP Planner Before IMP: Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust struggled with a budgeting system that lacked MAT-specific functionality, resulting in time-consuming manual data handling and limited insight into financial details. With IMP Planner: Implementing IMP Planner provided a unified, real-time view of the trust's finances, enabling detailed analysis and efficient budget management. Read the full customer success story 👉 https://loom.ly/aQdgLIY #CaseStudy #School #Academy #CustomerService #customerexperience #Education

🌟 Five Star Friday! 🌟 We're thrilled to share this fantastic review from Karen 🙌 "I have been very impressed by the support that IMP have provided during our on boarding process. Right from the outset Will made himself available to come and speak to our Trust colleagues to introduce the software to us. Kaylie led our build phase and then our refinement partner Gill supported us through training and demonstrations with our Trust community admirably. Although we have had regular scheduled meetings with Gill, when we needed additional support in between them she has always been on hand either by email or over teams. In addition, via the chat/support function, the support team have been equally responsive and always responded in immediately to resolve and queries and again where necessary set up teams calls." A big thank you to our incredible team for their dedication and to all our wonderful customers for their continued support! You can find all of our reviews on Trustpilot here 👉 https://loom.ly/QwjoUY0 #customerexperience #testimonial #education #acadamies #review

🍂 November Monthly Round-Up 🍂 📊 Sector Insights We’re thrilled to have launched the first-of-its-kind MAT Finance Sector Report, in support with the Confederation of School Trusts! This forward-looking report reveals key insights that guide MATs towards more strategic decision-making. What’s Inside? - The sector’s financial trajectory and reserve levels - Impact of the teacher pay award and related grants - Managing resources in primary and secondary trusts with a surplus - How deprivation influences financial sustainability 📥 Download your copy here: https://loom.ly/oZeln_o We also continued the conversation, holding a webinar diving deeper into the data from over 250 trusts, discussing key trends and also highlighting our personalised MAT finance benchmarking reports. 🎥 Watch it here: https://loom.ly/8N53UBI --- 📰 IMP in the News Our work on the Sector Insight Report has been featured in: - Tes: https://loom.ly/iLWPs84 - The Educator Magazine: https://loom.ly/RCnP6-4 --- 🎤 Events It’s been a busy month which has seen the team present at... - CST Annual Conference: We officially launched the IMP MAT Finance Insight Report 2024, with highlights shared by Leora Cruddas during the Welcome Keynote. Our Co-Founder, Will Jordan, delved into sector trends, budget challenges, and ‘lost income’ from declining pupil numbers. - The Schools & Academies Show: Will Jordan spoke alongside Samuel Skerritt from CST on building financial visibility through MAT finance data. - MAT Partnership Network (MATPN): Warren Porter, IMP Head of Education Strategy shared highlights of sector's key financial trends and provided invaluable insights to support more informed, strategic decision-making. - ISBL National Conference: Rounded off the month connecting with MAT leaders to chat about all things MAT Finance. Coming up... 💻 Webinar | 10th December | 10am | Consolidate budgets across your MAT and standardise processes within your finance team - Join here: https://loom.ly/OHhNReE --- 🎉 Major Milestone 5,000 schools are now using IMP Planner! When we launched in 2019, our vision was simple: to provide MATs with smarter, more efficient financial tools. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to see our software supporting over 5,000 schools, helping them eliminate the faff from MAT Finance. --- 🌟 Company Updates - We’re proud to maintain our 5-star Trustpilot reviews, a 4.8 Glassdoor rating and thrilled to announce that IMP Software has once again been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row! - We’re hiring! Ready to join an incredible team of legends? View positions: https://loom.ly/K55SGYo --- 📆 See IMP Planner in action If you'd like to explore how IMP Software can help your multi-academy trust move towards smarter MAT Finance, just pop a date in the diary: https://loom.ly/n4bKSP8 #Education #Finance #Schools #Academy

Breaking Down Silos: How ICFP Facilitates Better Collaboration in MATs 💬 A significant challenge in MATs is the disconnect between financial planning and curriculum development. ICFP breaks down these silos, creating a unified approach where finance teams and educators work together to design a curriculum that is both high-quality and financially viable. Discover how this integrated approach can lead to more informed decision-making and a stronger alignment between spending and educational priorities 👉 https://loom.ly/tiwo2O4 #ICFP #Schools #Academy #Finance #Education #Edtech

🌟 IMP Software: A Certified Great Place To Work 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that IMP Software has once again been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row! This recognition is particularly meaningful because it’s based entirely on feedback from our incredible team of legends about their experiences working here. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership practices that drive employee retention, innovation, and success. Alexis Noble, Head of People at IMP Software, shares: "Earning Great Place To Work Certification is a testament to the care and commitment we put into creating a supportive and empowering workplace. This achievement reflects real-time feedback from our team, highlighting that IMP is more than just a workplace—it’s a community where people thrive. We’re proud to stand out as one of the best companies to work for, thanks to our exceptional culture and amazing team of MAT Finance legends." #GreatPlaceToWork #WorkplaceCulture #careers

Strategic Advantages of GAG Pooling: Beyond Cost Efficiency Some MAT Finance leaders believe that GAG pooling offers more than just cost savings; it aligns with strategic trust-wide goals 🎯 By centralising funds, trusts can streamline administrative processes and focus on larger, impactful projects such as infrastructure improvements or new curriculum development. This approach not only enhances financial oversight but also fosters a unified vision across all academies within the trust. It’s about moving from a siloed to a collaborative approach, where the collective good drives decision-making. Discover how your trust could consider these strategic benefits with our ultimate guide to GAG 👉 https://loom.ly/tANHZAE #GAGPooling #Education #Schools #Academy #Finance

The IMP team have had a fantastic time connecting with MAT leaders at the MAT Partnership Network (MATPN) Midlands event in Nottingham. If you haven’t had the chance to speak to us today, come and say hello tomorrow and let’s chat about all things MAT finance... 💬 Have you read our first-of-its-kind, forward-looking MAT Finance Sector Report yet? You can get it here 👉 https://loom.ly/oSCK9r4 #MATPN #Education #Schools #Academy Warren Porter ACMA

Pain Point: Prolonged Effort in Modifying Budget Drivers for Each School 😖 Adjusting fundamental budget drivers individually for each school is time-consuming and prone to errors. IMP Software streamlines this process by allowing centralised adjustments, ensuring consistency and reducing workload. Simplify budget management with IMP Software 👉 https://loom.ly/tGxZXII #Education #Finance #Academy #Schools

The Cornerstone Multi-Academy Trust: Effective GAG Pooling with IMP Planner Before IMP: The Cornerstone Multi-Academy Trust faced challenges with their existing budgeting systems, which did not fully meet their needs, particularly in managing staffing costs and GAG pooling. With IMP Planner: IMP Planner provided a comprehensive solution, centralising their financial processes and enabling effective GAG pooling. The system's adaptability allowed the trust to refine their budgeting and reduce errors, saving time and increasing efficiency. Read the full customer success story 👉 https://loom.ly/7litfgA #CaseStudy #School #Academy #CustomerService #customerexperience #Education