What does ‘Professional’ look like? Part 2

I believe the School Business Professional needs their own career pathways and recognised progression...

ICFP – A Learning Plumb Bob

Every so often something comes along that changes the landscape. Something that you just have to get out in front of. Something that can't be ignored... Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning.

Keep Blogging – The world is listening

Blogging is such a good way to share good practice...and its an excellent well-being tool. Why not join in?

By the Left – Quick March!

Barry has always thought I'd have been an excellent candidate for the military. A love of  organised process and procedure; a willingness to follow orders, as well as being able to (ahem!) give them; an ability to push at boundaries to initiate improvement and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with the role. Oh,…

Let’s march in step.

I think we all need to start accepting the team effort that goes into educating our children, as well as our roles within the process.

Reach for the Stars

The quickest way to get me to do something is to tell me I cant...a mindset that is vital skill for an SBL.

School Resource Management Advisers

Are you an experienced School Business Leader with a strong finance focus working in the northern south west counties of England? Do you want to share your skills with other schools and advise on school improvement strategies, recommending ways to find financial efficiencies to positively impact educational outcomes? Are you practical and approachable but with…

Could you be a School Resource Management Adviser?

Could you be a School Resource Management Adviser and share your skills?

Me and Julio

A lot happens in the School Yard...

Don’t pigeon-hole me.

A hosepipe ban serves to remind me how precious and limited our natural resources actually are, and an SBM is always acutely aware that all our school equipment and assets are limited by our ability to fund and replace them...