Seminars East midlands | EdExec LIVE 2026

east midlands

Content is one of the biggest reasons SBLs attend EdExec LIVE, and our seminar programme is built to deliver exactly what they need

Our seminars are expert-led and tackle the real issues shaping school business leadership today. Sessions cover finance, funding and income generation, HR, estates, operations, procurement, leadership, change management and all the familiar acronyms such as CPD, HR, ICT and GDPR.

Each session runs for around 45 minutes and may take the form of a presentation, workshop or panel-style discussion, followed by time for questions. We build every seminar programme around the topics we know matter most to SBLs, SATs and MATs, ensuring there is plenty of choice for every role and every type of school or trust.

Speakers include practising school business managers, finance and trust directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, independent consultants and sector specialists. All are chosen for their credibility, relevance and ability to give you practical insight you can take straight back to your school or trust.

*Seminar topics are subject to change. Visit the site regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest.

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Handling SARs safely

Legal essentials and practical tools for schools and trusts

Levelling Up Internal Scrutiny and Audit

From Compliance to Best Practice

Income Generation That Matters

Practical income streams that enhance your Trust's priorities and reputation and are compliant

Framework or Fees

Choosing the right route to market for catering and cleaning contracts

Energy and Carbon Management Training Workshop

Tailored advice and actionable strategies to help you take control in your setting.

Keeping Great People

Using evidence and data to embed a culture of wellbeing and aid recruitment and retention

Procurement That Doesn’t Work

Practical guidance to avoid your tenders being challenged, derailed or quietly failing

Working Smarter not harder – Tackling the Time Thieves!

Identify the real “time thieves” in your environment

Procurement That Works

Strategic buying bringing consistency and value, that stands up to scrutiny

AI and Automation in School Business Operations

smarter estates, sharper decisions, less grind

Demystifying Energy

Practical strategies to protect your budget and make a positive impact

SEND System Under Pressure

SEND reform and practical tips for schools on the changes ahead

What’s Next for Trusts?

Finance, structure and leadership in a maturing system

Financial Benchmarking

Turning insight into confident decisions

Final Word: Expert Panel, Q&A & Discussion From the Floor

Your chance to share ideas and insight, ask questions and hear what resonates most with your SBL colleagues

Getting Strategic Value from Your Governance

Key insight to sharpen board focus, elevate reporting and strengthen decision making