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What's New in Access Education Budgets May 2026

This month, we share best practice guidance for budget setting and highlight what's ahead on our roadmap, showing how the system continues to evolve to support smarter, more confident budgeting.

Written by Kate Storey

Visit Our Live Roadmap

Explore our live Budgets roadmap to see what's now available, what we're actively developing, and what's coming next. It's the easiest way to understand how new features support better visibility, control and planning.

Latest & Upcoming Budgeting Enhancements

Discover the latest Budgets enhancements, including Maternity Pay Adjustment and Apprenticeship Levy updates, plus ICFP improvements. Coming soon: enhanced Budget Forecast Returns to support clearer, more confident planning.

Confident Budget Planning Starts Here

Read our guide to smarter school budget planning, and learn how to stay financially sustainable, reduce risk and align your budget with long‑term school goals.

How Carlton Academy Trust Gained Budget Clarity

Discover how Carlton Academy Trust streamlined finance across nine schools, improved visibility and control, and empowered staff with a centralised budgeting and finance approach using Access Education Budgets.

Take Control of Central Budgets

Join our Central Budgets Workshop on 24th June 2026. Learn how to understand central budgets, improve visibility and control, and apply practical tips you can use straight away - ideal for beginners and those refining their approach.

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