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

Following on from our successful sessions in Autumn 2017, hosted by Shelli Randall (Senior Finance Consultant), we are pleased to announce the next date is Wednesday 17th January 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

January 2018 agenda

- Hot Topics

New Year News Round-Up

- Schools' Timetable

AAR due 19 Jan 2018

- Group Discussion

National Funding Formula
Pay Issues

Support Staff Pay Increase
Teachers' Pay Award
Academy Pay Scales
Pay Review Approval Timetable

- AOB

As requested

- By invitation

None

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 >

SBS School Business Network - Wednesday 17th January '18