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🕰️ The clock is ticking to meet the updated requirements of the MAT Handbook 2025! The 2025 MAT (Multi-Academy Trust) Handbook is set to introduce key updates that all trusts must address to remain compliant with government regulations. Among the most notable changes are the requirements around internal scrutiny for trusts with annual revenues over £50 million. Starting 1st September 2025, trusts must engage either an in-house internal auditor or procure an external internal audit service, ensuring the individual or team performing the work has relevant qualifications and expertise. This change is intended to strengthen governance and ensure that those overseeing financial scrutiny possess the relevant professional skills and experience. Why prepare for these changes now? The new Handbook mandates an elevated level of scrutiny, increasing the pressure to ensure compliance. Trusts that act now to procure qualified audit services will not only meet these standards but also avoid last-minute administrative hurdles. By using our DPS for Internal and External Audits, you can secure the right provider with confidence and benefit from: ☑️ A pre-vetted pool of qualified suppliers. ☑️ Reduced administrative burden through pre-prepared templates and compliance checks. ☑️ A faster route to contract, helping you focus on improving governance rather than managing paperwork. Our DPS ensures access to audit providers with the highest professional standards, whether you need: ✅Internal scrutiny for compliance with the MAT Handbook ✅ External audit services to support financial transparency and accountability Select the DPS you need here: educationbuying.com/framewor… By choosing suppliers through Education Buying’s DPS, you can be assured of engaging experts with proven experience in the education sector.