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Independent Schools

Guiding you through the regulations faced by independent schools

At Four Fifty Partnership, we understand the unique financial challenges faced by independent schools in the UK. Our expert team of accountants is here to provide tailored services to help your school thrive, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining the high standards of education you offer.

Independent schools must navigate a complex landscape of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and funding models. We offer comprehensive accounting support to help you manage your finances efficiently, from budgeting and financial planning to tax compliance and audits. Our specialists are well-versed in the intricacies of school funding, whether it’s tuition fees, government grants, or other income streams, ensuring that you maximise your revenue and maintain financial health.

We can assist with a wide range of services, including preparation of annual financial statements, VAT advice, payroll management, and pension scheme advice. Our team also provides strategic financial advice to help with long-term planning, capital projects, and investment decisions. We can help your school optimise its resources, improve cash flow, and implement best practices in financial management.

In addition, we understand the importance of effective governance. We work closely with school leaders and trustees to ensure that your financial operations comply with regulatory requirements, while also providing insight to support decision-making at the strategic level. Whether your school is preparing for an Ofsted inspection or looking to improve financial transparency, our services are designed to give you peace of mind.

At Four Fifty Partnership, we are passionate about helping independent schools flourish. By offering expert advice and practical solutions, we ensure that you can focus on what matters most—providing an outstanding education to your students. Let us take care of the numbers so you can take care of the future.

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February 2, 2026

Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues

It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
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January 29, 2026

Private sector pay growth slows to five-year low

UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
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January 28, 2026

WorkWell to roll out across England

A national expansion of WorkWell, a health-and-employment support service, is set to take place across England, following a successful pilot that helped more than 25,000 people stay in or return to work.
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January 26, 2026

Small Business Britain Launches ‘Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme’ to Support Small Businesses

Small Business Britain is set to roll out its Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, a six-week online course designed to help sole traders and micro businesses unlock growth opportunities.
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February 2, 2026
Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues

It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.

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January 29, 2026
Private sector pay growth slows to five-year low

UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.

Read article
January 28, 2026
WorkWell to roll out across England

A national expansion of WorkWell, a health-and-employment support service, is set to take place across England, following a successful pilot that helped more than 25,000 people stay in or return to work.

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January 26, 2026
Small Business Britain Launches ‘Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme’ to Support Small Businesses

Small Business Britain is set to roll out its Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, a six-week online course designed to help sole traders and micro businesses unlock growth opportunities.

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January 22, 2026
Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital

With just 10 weeks or so to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will bring. From April, sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC.

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January 21, 2026
New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an Explainer

If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to.

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January 19, 2026
Backtrack on Digital ID Requirements

It appears that the government has backtracked on plans to require workers to register with its new digital ID programme to prove their right to work in the UK.

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January 15, 2026
Auto-Enrolment Pension Thresholds to Stay the Same in 2026/27

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27.

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April 16, 2024
Zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 now law

The government has set a pathway towards all new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035. This zero emission vehicle mandate became law on 3 January 2024.

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April 16, 2024
Is it too cold to work?

This winter has been one of the mildest on record so far, but there is still time for a cold snap, and this often raises questions about whether it is too cold to work. In fact, this question is one of the most popular topics on the HSE website.

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April 16, 2024
Government reforms on reuse and recycling of electrical goods

The government has announced new UK-wide plans designed to make it easier to recycle electrical goods.

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April 16, 2024
Holiday pay and entitlement reforms

Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.

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April 16, 2024
Pilot project to help directors deal with cyber security risk

Arculus Ltd, a cyber security consultancy, has been tasked by the UK government to lead a pilot project that is aimed at helping directors of UK organisations in managing their cyber security risks.

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April 16, 2024
Discover Digital Transformation – A free online training programme

Innovate UK BridgeAI is funding an online training course to help businesses and organisations explore digital, data-driven and AI technologies.

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