You have been invited to the SBS School Business Network at SBS House, Poole

Following on from our successful sessions so far this, hosted by Shelli Randall (Senior Finance Consultant), we are pleased to announce the next date is Thursday 26th April 2018.

We began this network as School Business Managers had expressed a desire to meet to establish a strong supportive network locally where they can discuss current issues, share best-practice, and offer an understanding ear for the unique challenges that they face in their diverse and ever-changing roles.

Never fear if you didn't attend our previous date. Each session has a self-contained structure and agenda, designed to provide insight, topical debates so that our delegates will leave information to apply in their day-to-day roles.

Refreshments and pastries will be provided!

Session focus

April 2018 agenda

- Schools' Timetable

ESFA March Return
Budget Setting - 3 year reporting to ESFA

- Group Discussion

GDPR Action Plans
Reporting on Ring Fences Grants
Benchmarking

- AOB

As requested

- By invitation:

Schools Buying Hub South West

Why attend?

- Meet and build supportive relationships with other School Business Managers

- Share information about current issues and challenges

- Debate ideas for how best to respond

- Discuss good practice, cost savings and efficiency strategies

Who will be there?

- Host - SBS representative Shelli Randall

- Staff responsible for the strategic finance and business management of schools from the south-west region

What should I bring with me?

- Advise in advance any items for inclusion on the agenda

- Prepare information relating to the items in the agenda

- Questions for your fellow SBMs for AOB

- Feedback and ideas for the future sessions of the networking group

About the venue

This session will be held in our modern, purpose-built training and conference room at our Headquarters, featuring the latest 84” interactive screen to present software and supporting materials in high definition.

Please approach the office from the main entrance on Upton Road rather than A350/Safety Drive as this does not have public access. The car park operates a one-way system; please park in a yellow visitor space and make your way to SBS House.

Full details and directions >

You may also be interested in the below, which follows our event 09:30-12:30 in our conference room at SBS House.

SCHOOLS’ BUYING HUB SOUTHWEST ROADSHOW

To book:

Call 0117 344 5261

Email contact@schoolsbuyinghubsouthwest.com

Invitation and more information from Schools Buying Hub South West

Let’s talk saving time and money…together!

The Department for Education is sending its Schools’ Buying Hub South West team on the road in the South West this summer 2018.

You and your colleagues are cordially invited to join the team for a fast-moving couple of hours working one-to-one on your buying needs and challenges.

We will help you navigate the complex waters of frameworks, tendering and collaborative buying so sign up now to make sure you can take advantage of all the team has to offer: www.schoolsbuyingclub.com/schoolsbuyinghubsouthwest.

The Schools’ Buying Hub South West is a free service, funded by the Department for Education, and offers advice and guidance as well as additional procurement expertise to manage a tender.

SBS School Business Network - Thursday 26th April '18