Our Services

Internal Audit / Scrutiny

Internal Audit / Scrutiny

At PLR Advisory we provide a fully tailored internal audit / scrutiny service which will not only assist you in fulfilling your statutory requirements with the Academies Trust Handbook but also the expectations of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)...

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Training & Development

Training & Development

At PLR Advisory we understand that operating as an Academy Trust can be daunting for everyone, especially the senior leadership of the Trust and those involved in the Academy Trust’s governance – your Trustees and Governors.Focused and tailored training...

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Advice & Support

Advice & Support

At PLR Advisory our experience has taught us that no question is a stupid question: it’s an opportunity to inform, guide, and reassure. The complex nature of the academies sector often creates anxiety amongst Academy Trusts, and in...

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Finance Function Reviews

Finance Function Reviews

Are you feeling as though your current finance function could be improved? Do you need an independent evaluation to confirm whether your existing financial processes are efficient and fit for a growing Trust? Our finance function reviews serve as invaluable...

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Annex G Audits

Annex G Audits

At PLR Advisory we can provide you with your assurance to the Department for Education via an Annex G return. The Annex G is the Annual Certificate of Expenditure which confirms the amount of funding received from the Department for...

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My previous Trust worked with Phil from its inception in 2017. Phil is a skilled professional and provided us with the assurance the Board required around our centralised finance function provision. His vast knowledge of the sector’s challenges served our Trust well in keeping ahead on our obligations. Besides being a very personable individual Phil is a great inclusive practitioner; I have no hesitation in recommending his services to any Trust.
David Valentine, Governor, Rainham Mark Education Trust

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News & Insights

Academies Trust Handbook 2026 released - what’s new? Image Overlay

Academies Trust Handbook 2026 released - what̵...

15th Jul 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) have published the latest Academy Trust Handbook (ATH) 2026.The A...

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A Major Change to How Academy Trusts Must Source Supply Staff Image Overlay

A Major Change to How Academy Trusts Must Source S...

8th Jul 2026

What the new agency framework mandate means for your trust — and why you need to act nowAcademy tr...

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We win Education Today School & Supplier Award! Image Overlay

We win Education Today School & Supplier Award...

10th Dec 2025

We are thrilled to announce that we have been named ‘HR/Finance/Payroll Supplier of the Year’ at...

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