I don't want to live in a land of confusion - let's put this right.
A land of confusion
Positive Thinking and the School Business Manager
Back in November 2019 - before the world went bonkers I wrote a blog on Positive Thinking and the School Business Manager. Maybe my positivity abandoned me at the time as it was never published and it has languished in my draft folder all this time. But can I tell you, I am in need... Continue Reading →
Am I just a pawn on the chess board of education?
We can help inform and support the direction of travel...if we know what it is.
A House of Cards
When your confidence has gone, how do you find it again?
The nimble School Business Manager
Are you a nimble School Business Manager?
Hey School Business Leaders…take a look at this.
Put aside all the theories and cliches about School Business Leadership. Is it time for a new approach?
Taking it personally…and baked beans
SEND Funding. Let's take it personally says @HertsSBM
Worst case scenarios for School Business Managers
How are you planning for Brexit? Let's prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Is anybody out there?
Is anybody out there supporting the School Business Profession? Yes!
Proud to be the SBM
It's a tough job...but we love it.
Career Pathways for the School Business Manager
Where are you on your career pathway? What do you need to get you there?
Supporting the Support Staff
Understanding how important Support Staff are is key to the success of the School Business Manager...
Curiosity and the School Business Manager
How important is curiosity to the School Business Manager?
Self-doubt and the School Business Manager
Self-doubt can be a barrier to the success of a School Business Manager
Assertiveness for the School Business Manager
Assertiveness is a key skill for the School Business Manager...
What does a School Business Manager do?
What does a School Business Manager do? If you are looking to move into the role, here is the answer.
My SBM Summer Holiday
For this year's project I have decided that I'm not going to let this new-fangled technology beat me and I'm going to learn more about the design and management of this website
“Mr Hunt, this isn’t mission difficult…
Being a School Business Manager can often be Mission Impossible - so remember when things get difficult, it's just a walk in the park for the SBM!
Myths surrounding the role of the School Business Leader
There are a lot of Myths surrounding the role of the School Business Leader, here are some ideas to dispel them...
The Principles of Effective Learning
I'm a big fan of Brian Cox...but I have noticed that there are two problems...
School Business Leadership Truths
In the same style as Baz Luhrmann's song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", let's lay out the truths of School Business Leadership.
School Business Leaders are AWESOME!
What if we could bring together School Business Leaders (SBL) for a day of workshops designed and run by practising SBLs giving their time freely, with an amazing keynote speaker, an opportunity for networking...perhaps a spot of lunch? We did!
Poverty in Education
We may be able to survive the here and now but by inequitably and under funding our children's education will bring consequences and we risk failing the whole human race!
What does ‘Professional’ look like? Part 2
I believe the School Business Professional needs their own career pathways and recognised progression...
What does ‘professional’ look like?
I believe that defining our role will give us the career pathways and progression we need