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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.

CPD

Why saying NO can sometimes be best for everyone

A focus on boundaries, clarity and protecting your capacity

LEADERSHIP

Sustaining the SBL role

Wellbeing, pressure and long-term resilience

OPERATIONS

Hidden Savings, Better Outcomes: Strategic school catering

How smarter catering models can cut costs, reduce workload and improve pupil outcomes

OPERATIONS

Practical SAR Strategies for Schools and Trusts

A practical workshop on protecting time, pupils and your team

CPD

Claim Your Seat at the SLT Table

The value of the SBL voice and making it count

FINANCE

Procurement Progression

Compliance, clarity, competition and contract performance

FINANCE

Smarter finance, sharper insight – unlocking the power of AI in schools

How AI and cloud systems can cut workload, sharpen reporting and give insight

CPD

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

MANAGEMENT

Getting Strategic Value from Your Governance

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

FINANCE

Making Your SEN Budget Work Smarter, Not Harder

Strategic budgeting and insight in a broken system

GREEN & SUSTAIN

Sustainability in Practice

Moving from action plans to measurable impact

MANAGEMENT

INSPECTION READY: The SBL’s role in delivering a successful Ofsted

A guide to tightening processes, reducing panic and leading operational readiness

OPERATIONS

Lockdown Readiness and Martyn's Law

A practical workshop on strengthening security without creating panic

LEADERSHIP

The OpEx Advantage

How Operational Excellence unlocks capacity, clarity and strategic impact

FINANCE

ICFP: The magical marriage of education and financial planning

A smarter way to shape curriculum, staffing and budget

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