NASBM Annual General Meeting - 18th May 2012
The Annual General Meeting of the National Association of School Business Management will take place on Friday 18th May 2012. The full agenda for the meeting is now available to download from the NASBM library. Please click here to access a copy.
Please note that members wishing to attend the meeting must notify the office by Tuesday 8th May 2012 at the latest. Please email Joanne Kenmore at joanne.kenmore@nasbm.co.uk if you will be attending.
Please note that, although members are welcome to attend the meeting any costs incurred to travel to the meeting must be at your own expense.
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NASBM National Conference 2012
21-22 November 2012, Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel
 Would you like an insight into the future of education and the demands on the SLT team?
If so, then the conference promises to provide you with thought provoking keynotes from:
- Rt Hon Lord Jim Knight
- Vic Goddard, Educating Essex’s Headteacher
The conference aims to review the changes that have taken place in the last two years; with the demand for Academies alongside the increasing changes to LA’s for maintained schools.
The conference will offer a well balanced mix between, keynote speakers, dedicated workshop sessions and time to network with colleagues and exhibitors. Delegates will have a choice from over 10 participatory workshops with practical tools to take back to school.
The Exhibition aims to give School Business Managers access to over 70 reputable suppliers that have a good understanding of servicing the needs of schools. The event will also provide the opportunity to meet with colleagues, share best practice and learn from their recent experiences.
The cost to members is just £295 for the full conference package.
For further details and to book your place please click here.
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Staff Absence Insurance
 SAS are the largest provider of staff absence insurance in the UK. SAS can provide you with staff absence insurance at premiums typically 10% lower than other providers and all with private medical treatment and wellbeing care as standard.
Click here to obtain a quote.
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NASBM Operating Lease Checker
Following on from the recent press coverage of the 'Photocopier Scams' facing schools and the subsequent identification that schools have often signed a finance lease rather than an operating lease; NASBM have created a 'Lease Checker'.
By entering the requested data you can quickly identify what type of lease you are being asked to enter into. Click here to access the tool.
If you would like further advice or assistance on an existing leasing issue then please call NASBM on 01788 573300 or email info@nasbm.co.uk with the details.
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NASBM National School Support Staff Awards 2012 - Last Chance
 There are now only 3 WEEKS left to make your nominations for this year’s National School Support Staff Awards. The closing date for NASBM to receive your nominations is Friday 8th June 2012.
These nationally acclaimed awards aim to raise the profile of support staff in schools, whilst providing schools the opportunity to publicly reward staff commitment and to recognise their efforts. These awards are fully funded with the support of our sponsors and the event would not take place without their commitment.
The finalists in all 10 categories will be invited to the Awards Ceremony on Saturday 6th October 2012 in London at the Thistle Marble Arch. Nominations can be made by Headteachers, Heads of Governors and School Business Managers.
To access the nomination forms and for further details please click here
If you need any assistance or advice then please feel free to contact Louise Burkinshaw on 01788 573300 or email louise.burkinshaw@nasbm.co.uk
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