
State of the Nation: Policy Changes and What They Mean for Schools
Keynote from Stephen Morales, CEO of ISBL
In this state of the nation keynote from Stephen Morales, CEO of ISBL, we will look at the changes in policy direction since the election and likely areas for future focus, delivery and discussion. This session offers critical insights into the evolving landscape, the challenges ahead and the opportunities for SBLs to lead with clarity and confidence.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
What has and will the new government bring.
What “structure agnostic” really means
The system’s capacity to pivot to more LA involvement
Regional support and oversight – what does that look like?
Implementing a more inclusive approach to SEND
Is there any more money? Understanding allocations and the future of the NFF
What does all this mean for the SBP?
TAKE HOME POINTS
• Better understanding of the strategic landscape
• Foresight to enable better planning
• How SBP’s can benefit professionally from the changes
This session is for School Business Leaders Who:
Want to be informed of the latest information and insight on the education landscape, and how it affects both themselves and their organisations

Stephen Morales
About the speaker:
Stephen Morales, chief executive, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) has a 20-year career history in operations and finance, working at a senior level in the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad.
Stephen presided over the development and implementation of nationally recognised school business leadership professional standards and led the transition from the National Association of School Business Management to the ISBL.
Stephen works closely with the DfE in areas of policy reform, and his commitment to research to aid our self-improving system includes ongoing international engagement.