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Join us for an engaging one-day conference designed specifically for School Business Leaders, bringing together the latest insights, strategies and practical tools to help you navigate the rapidly changing education landscape. With expert-led sessions covering key developments in employment law, inspection readiness, sustainability and procurement, this event will support you to stay informed, prepared and confident in your leadership role.
A central focus of the day will be building financial resilience in uncertain times. Through an interactive workshop on budget planning and recovery, alongside a dedicated session on the growing financial pressures of SEND and high needs provision, you’ll gain realistic, actionable approaches to sustaining provision while managing increasing cost challenges.
You’ll also explore how AI can be used safely and effectively to reduce workload and improve operational efficiency, while learning best practice in managing parental complaints and reputational risk. With opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers throughout the day, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical next steps, and renewed confidence to lead your school or trust through 2026 and beyond.
This conference will enable you to:
Stay up to date with the latest policy, employment law and inspection changes affecting schools.
Build financial resilience through practical strategies for managing cost pressures and planning sustainably.
Understand the growing budget impact of SEND and high needs provision, and explore ways to support inclusion without destabilising finances.
Strengthen your role in inspection readiness, supporting leaders and staff wellbeing through periods of change.
Discover how AI can reduce workload, improve efficiency and support smarter school business operations.
Link sustainability and climate planning to real financial and operational benefits for your school or trust.
Achieve better value for money through smarter procurement, contract management and resource planning.
Improve confidence in handling parental complaints, escalation and reputational risk.
Network with fellow School Business Leaders and take away practical tools, ideas and next steps for 2026 and beyond.
