CASE STUDY

Deep Dive School Budget Reviews

Greenwich Council asked Langbrook to investigate schools with persistent budget issues.

The Client's

Objectives

Identify root causes of financial concern.
Recommend corrective actions.

The Langbrook

Solution

Deep dive reviews into individual school budgets were undertaken by a multi professional team, engaging with school leaders and finance teams. We produced tailored reports with findings and recommendations.

IMPACT &

Results

Improved understanding of school-level financial risks.
Targeted support plans developed.
Strengthened LA oversight.

“Their analysis was thorough and helped us take decisive action to support long term viability of our schools.” – Greenwich Education Finance Lead

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