Welcome to the website of the National Association of School Business Management

The National Association of School Business Management (formerly the National Bursars Association) is the UK’s leading association working exclusively on behalf of the school business management profession.  Our membership includes school business managers, bursars, finance officers, administrators, school secretaries and others who fulfill this important role.

The Association, established to support the training, qualification and professional regulation of the role of school business managers has, since 1999, been offering qualifications and Fellow status at the academic level of masters' degree. Increasingly the Association has recognised the importance of Continuous Professional Development for its members and provides a full professional programme to support this.

The Association offers the profession an influential voice in national educational policy and continually strives to raise the profile of school business management.  We aim to provide professional advice and support to all of our members. 
 


Latest news

Audit Commission Report - 'Valuable Lessons'


The Audit Commission has published  a briefing guide on improving economy and efficiency in schools.  The guide has been designed for head teachers and school staff with financial responsibilities.  Please click here to view the report.

 

Induction Programme for new School Business Managers


School Business Manager Induction Programme

21 October 2009, Birmingham

If you are moving to a new school or promoted post in the near future, our one-day programme will give you the tools and knowledge needed to help you in a new role. 

For further information or to book online, please click on the link above or contact Diane Gregory at training@nasbm.co.uk.

 

MSc in Educational Leadership (School Business Management)


The closing date for the next MSc Programme is Friday 3 July and completed application forms should be submitted by this date.  If you are interested in joining the next cohort of this programme but may not be able to return the forms on time, please contact Karen Hughes at info@nasbm.co.uk or telephone 01788 573300.

Click here for further information on the programme.

 

New name for the National College for School Leadership (NCSL)


In December 2008, Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, decided to extend the College's remit to include responsibility for the leadership development of directors of children's services (DCSs) and those who aspire to the role.

From September 2009, the National College will become the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services.

 

The Carbon Trust launches campaign to cut schools' carbon footprint 


The Carbon Trust is launching a campaign encouraging schools to realise the potential savings in their budgets and tackle climate change at the same time.  The Carbon Trust offers a range of support for schools to help identify and implement the right energy saving projects quickly and easily, that could lower energy bills by over 20%.

This includes:

  • a free carbon survey involving an on-site assessment by a carbon
    consultant, which is followed up by a bespoke report and action plan. 
    It is available to schools and colleges with energy bills in excess of £50,000
  • access to financial support for energy saving projects through the Carbon
    Trust and Salix Finance scheme – following the recent Budget schools will
    now be able to apply directly for interest free loans and will not be required
    to provide match funding
  • interactive webinars – providing expert advice and analysis on energy
    saving opportunities specific to the school estate
  • online tools and schools specific publications.


To apply for an on-site carbon survey, or for more information about our interest free loans available through Salix Finance and the full range of support available to schools, visit www.carbontrust.co.uk/schools or call 0800 085 2005.