Internal Scrutiny

Internal Scrutiny: What is Internal Scrutiny?
Internal Scrutiny: Why is Internal Scrutiny crucial?
Internal Scrutiny: What are the common challenges?
Internal Scrutiny: Who is responsible for the internal audit programme?
Internal Scrutiny: What experience does Juniper Education have with Multi Academy Trusts similar in size and complexity to ours?
Internal Scrutiny: How familiar are you with the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and the Academies Accounts Direction? How do you ensure compliance in your reviews?
Internal Scrutiny: Can you describe your testing methods for key areas?
Internal Scrutiny: Who would lead our engagement, and what relevant experience do they have?
Internal Scrutiny: What qualifications do your team members hold?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you ensure that staff have up-to-date knowledge of MAT requirements?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you stay informed about sector-wide risks, emerging issues, and best practices in the academy sector?
Internal Scrutiny: How can your internal scrutiny work help us anticipate and mitigate future risks, such as cyber threats, sustainability, or financial pressures?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you ensure your internal scrutiny service provides value for money?
Internal Scrutiny: How flexible are you in adjusting your scope if new risks or priorities emerge during the year?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you build productive relationships with trustees, leadership teams, and school staff without compromising independence?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you ensure your recommendations are practical and sensitive to the operational realities of a trust?
Internal Scrutiny: How do you help trusts prepare for external audits, ESFA reviews, or Ofsted inspections (regarding governance and financial oversight)?
Internal Scrutiny: How do I find out more about Internal Scrutiny
Internal Scrutiny: How do I contact the Internal Scrutiny team?