Chris McGunnigle, Commercial Strategy & Innovation Team, Department for Education

Is your school's money working as hard as it should?

Calculator and papers

Chris McGunnigle, DfE Banking Team Lead, returns with an update to his November 2025 blog. New tools are live, real results are coming in, and the question every school should be asking their bank has never been more important. Please …

Helping schools find better banking options: a simple approach to saving money

Managing a school's finances effectively has never been more important. With a focus on getting maximum value for money to best deliver for children, we want to make sure schools have the best possible tools and information to make informed …