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Running a school is hard enough. Managing payroll should not add to the headache. We know the people behind the payroll, and that is why the SGW Payroll team is heading to EdExec Live in Liverpool next week. We are going to be at the Hilton Liverpool City Centre on Wednesday 10 June. For us, this event is all about meeting school and academy leaders face to face. We are not just a software platform. We are real people who pick up the phone when you call. We want to show you how a genuine partnership with us can save...

We are heading to the West Midlands on Wednesday, 6 May for EdExec Live. It is one of our favourite events because we get to talk directly to School Business Leaders about what is actually happening in their offices. Most of our schools are already seeing the benefits of our enhanced cloud-based payroll platform. If you are coming to the show, you can see exactly how it works and how the latest updates are saving time for office teams. How it works for you We know that school payroll can often feel like a "black hole". You send the data...

We are thrilled to be exhibiting at The Academies Show NEC in November (Stand J22). This is a critical event where Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) leaders focus on strategy, growth, and efficiency.

It was a busy day at the Radisson Hotel in York for EdExec Live! Claire Timmis (MD), Mark Haase (CEO), Freya and Vicky (both senior payroll specialists) were present all day and had some really honest conversations with school and trust leaders about the reality of running payroll in education. The energy was great, but the pain points are clear. The Big Payroll Headaches The conversations at our stand centred on three main issues: The Pension Maze: This is the big one. We've heard from so many of you who are tired of the sheer administrative load of managing Teachers'...

On Thursday, 23rd October 2025, SGW Payroll will be at the Radisson Hotel in York for EdExec Live. It's a great opportunity to connect with school business leaders and show them our recently upgraded payroll software. With over 50 years of experience running accurate payrolls and a dedicated focus on the Education Sector for the last decade, our expert-managed service is designed to take the admin burden away. It combines personal service from our team with powerful cloud technology, giving users greater visibility, improved efficiency, and a seamless payroll experience for them and their employees. Claire Timmis, our Managing Director,...