THE EXCHANGE


BUSINESS SERVICES 13


As featured in the December edition of The Exchange, Herts for Learning has rebranded their business services to cater for an array of settings, including Single Academy Trusts and Multi-Academy Trusts. Each service has been given a new logo, name and identity and all sit underneath the banner of ‘The Business of Education’. This page will look at each of the available services and how they can help your setting.


Business services at a glance


Financial Services fss.admin@hertsforlearning.co.uk


The Financial Services team offers a range of financial services, which can be tailored to meet the individual needs of a school or an academy. It is an established team with many years of experience, helping settings meet their financial responsibilities.


Governance Services governance@hertsforlearning.co.uk


Governance is a specialist team whose main focus is to support improvement in schools, academies, free schools and UTCs by developing the effectiveness of governing bodies.


Hertfordshire Internet and Connectivity Service (HICS) kevin.crawley@hertsforlearning.co.uk


HICS provides a safe, secure network which has been designed to enable schools and academies to access the internet and education services in a supported environment.


HR Services hrservices@hertsforlearning.co.uk


The HR Services team comprises specialist education HR professionals, qualified to the highest levels, many of whom have spent their entire careers advising. The HR Services team is proud of the strength of adviser relationships and strong working partnerships with schools and academies.


Business Management Services businessmanagementservices@hertsforlearning.co.uk


With extensive experience gained in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, the Business Management team is well placed to provide specialist skills to both schools and academies.


ICT Services ictservices@hertsforlearning.co.uk


ICT Services offer a complete IT solution ensuring academies get the best from Technology and Information Systems. The ICT Services team, part of Herts for Learning, offers consultants that are experts in their field, providing advice and guidance that is adapted to the requirements and priorities of settings.


School Website Support Service alison.bellerby@hertsforlearning.co.uk


The team is experienced in building clear and concise websites specifically designed for schools and academies, in partnership with the setting. They work mainly on the premises, saving time and ensuring the website meets individual needs.


Recruitment Services hfl.recruitmentservice@hertsforlearning.co.uk


The Recruitment Services team are passionate about recruiting high-quality people who can make a real difference. The team can help guide and support all educational settings through the recruitment and selection process.


NEW Procurement Services (see right) procurement@hertsforlearning.co.uk


2017–18 Contracts


Your personalised Herts for Learning contract and supporting materials will be sent out to schools and academies after half term


"I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the support that you have given me and the school over the past months (and years). The school is now a positive, happy place and everybody is feeling energised and excited about the future. The work that you did and the way that you did it has had such a huge impact on the staff and children, and we feel very lucky to have been helped by you." Herts headteacher


New Procurement Services


Herts for Learning offers a Procurement Service that is the ideal solution for any school, academy or setting that are required to complete an OJEU compliant process as part of their contracted spend.


Working in partnership with the Schools’ Buying Club, the Procurement Service provides a full end-to-end service, from initial specification development to evaluation and award, with continuing support for annual cost and service reviews.


Bringing together industry leading experience and expertise with a truly customer focused approach, Herts for Learning’s Procurement Services can help ensure that schools and academies achieve best value and great quality products and services with contractual terms that suit their needs.


For more information contact: procurement@hertsforlearning.co.uk


For more information please visit the business services section on the website: www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/content/business-support-services


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