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<br /> THE<br /> VOICE<br /> ISSUE 28 | AUTUMN 2021<br /> HELPING HANDS<br /> Sector support to help you achieve the<br /> best in the new school year<br /> FLEXIBLE WORKING<br /> Adopting a proactive approach<br /> to changing work practices<br /> SAFE TREE<br /> MANAGEMENT<br /> Ensuring your trees don’t<br /> become a hazard<br /> INTERNAL SCRUTINY | PROCUREMENT | MEET THE BOARD<br /> Our cloud software powers<br /> better decisions based on<br /> accurate data, and cuts<br /> reporting time. We can help<br /> you balance the books,<br /> speed up your dinner queue,<br /> reduce waste and make<br /> every school day better –<br /> and safer – for students,<br /> sta and parents.<br /> [ Making every school<br /> day better<br /> | Financial management | Cashless catering<br /> | HR & Payroll | Kitchen management<br /> | Asset & estate manag<a title="The Voice 28 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/25125026?page=1"> THE VOICE </a> <a title="The Voice 28 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/25125026?page=2"> Our cloud software powers better decisions based </a> <a title="The Voice 28 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/25125026?page=3"> 03 EDITOR’S LETTER LETTER FROM THE EDITOR </a> <a title="The Voice 28 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/25125026?page=4"> CHIEF EXECUTIVE COLUMN 04 WORD FROM THE </a> <a title="The Voice 28 page 5" 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