SBM workshop: How to get the most out of your school business manager

This workshop focuses on the benefits that can be gained through the employment or effective deployment of a school business manager (SBM), either by an individual school or through a cluster arrangement.

The aims of the workshop are to:

raise awareness of the role of the SBM and best practice in school business management
develop your knowledge and understanding of the technical functions that SBMs carry out in schools
develop your understanding of the contribution an effective SBM can make to the strategic development of a school
provide information on the outcome of research into the impact of employing an SBM on individual schools and clusters of schools
raise awareness of the opportunities for sharing SBM provision through cluster arrangements

Who can apply?

The workshop is targeted largely at school leaders who are considering:

employing an SBM or accessing the services of an SBM on a full or part-time basis
how best to reconfigure and develop their existing staffing arrangements in order to provide a more effective business function
the potential benefits to be gained from sharing SBM provision through a cluster arrangement

What’s involved?

The workshop consists of four sessions, each being delivered at a half day face-to-face event. There is no assessment, however certificates will be awarded.

Duration

Half a day.

Cost

Costs for the SBM development workshops range between £165 and £225 per day. Please contact the organisation (licensee) who will be delivering the workshop in your area for further details.

Find out more

Contact the licensee in your region to find out more and book your place.