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title: Ensure Your Academy Trust's Compliance and Security with Schools' Choice
description: Are you confident that your academy trust’s financial and non-financial controls are operating effectively? The Academy Trust Handbook states that all academy trusts must have a robust internal scrutiny programme to provide independent assurance to the board.
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# Ensure Your Academy Trust's Compliance and Security with Schools' Choice

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September 9, 2024

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Are you confident that your academy trust’s financial and non-financial controls are operating effectively? The Academy Trust Handbook states that all academy trusts must have a robust internal scrutiny programme to provide independent assurance to the board.

At Schools' Choice, we offer a comprehensive range of internal scrutiny options designed to safeguard your trust’s integrity. Our services go beyond just checking the boxes—we cover every aspect of your operations. Our expert team can assist you with:

- Audit Services
- Business Continuity Planning
- Cyber Security
- Fraud, Theft & Bribery Prevention
- Governance Audits
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Recruitment Process Reviews
- Safeguarding Protocols
- Risk Management & Capital Tenders
- Payroll & Transactional Testing
- And much more!

When you choose Schools’ Choice, you're not just choosing a service—you're gaining a partner. We’ll guide you through every step, from designing your internal scrutiny programme to delivering comprehensive reports and action plans. With consolidated reporting at the end of the academic year, you’ll have clear insights and actionable steps to ensure ongoing compliance.

Don’t leave your trust’s compliance to chance. Contact Schools’ Choice today to learn how we can tailor our services to meet your specific needs: [https://shorturl.at/YpEfw](https://shorturl.at/YpEfw)

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