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Streamlining catering for SHINE Academies
March 25, 2026
With decades of experience supporting schools and Multi Academy Trusts, education is the sector Litmus started in - and it…
Why schools and trusts choose to tender with Litmus
March 18, 2026
In today’s education landscape, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are operating under increasing financial scrutiny, tighter procurement regulations and greater accountability…
If you’re planning a new contract to start this September, March is your cut-off point
March 16, 2026
For schools and Multi Academy Trusts, March is the deadline month for going out to market to get a new…
Before and after: The Litmus Edge effect
March 9, 2026
For many schools, in-house catering is a source of pride. It allows teams to shape menus around their pupils, respond…
How to find cost-savings in your cleaning spend
March 2, 2026
For most Trusts, cleaning represents one of the largest controllable operational costs across the estate. Yet it is often one…
Is your school or trust allergy efficient?
February 16, 2026
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are rightly very familiar with the importance of managing allergens and complying with Natasha’s Law within…
Moving to a new modern campus: Litmus and King Henry VIII School
January 20, 2026
When King Henry VIII 3 -19 School in Abergavenny, Wales, moved into its new modern campus, it brought the primary,…
Overcoming the financial and funding barriers of running an in-house catering operation
December 8, 2025
Running an in-house catering operation in a school can be challenging. The gap between government funding for Free School Meals…
Coming Soon: A new Consumer Insight Programme for special schools
September 25, 2025
At Litmus Partnership, we’ve always believed that the voices of pupils should sit at the heart of how schools shape…
Financial Awareness Day 2025: How schools can drive greater financial efficiency through smarter catering management
August 14, 2025
With school budgets under increasing pressure, financial awareness has never been more important. We are using Financial Awareness Day (14th…
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