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Stoke, Stafford & Cheshire

 

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.

MANAGEMENT

Smarter Reserves Management for Trusts

Creating a compliant investment policy and deposit strategy that delivers

FINANCE

Financial Benchmarking

Turning insight into confident decisions

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

OPERATIONS

Lockdown Readiness and Martyn's Law

A practical workshop on strengthening security without creating panic

MANAGEMENT

Keeping Great People

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

MANAGEMENT

Difficult Conversations

What to say and how to say it

OPERATIONS

Framework or Fees

Choosing the right route to market for catering and cleaning contracts

LEADERSHIP

Guardians of Risk: The SBL Role in Health, Safety and Protecting your School

A practical guide to managing risk, strengthening compliance and building a live risk register that drives decisions

GREEN & SUSTAIN

Energy and Carbon Management Training Workshop

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

MANAGEMENT

Working Smarter not harder – Tackling the Time Thieves!

Identify the real “time thieves” in your environment

OPERATIONS

AI and Automation in School Business Operations

smarter estates, sharper decisions, less grind

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

GREEN & SUSTAIN

Demystifying Energy

Practical strategies to protect your budget and make a positive impact

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