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 was established to support the training, qualification and professional regulation of the role of school business managers.  Increasingly the Association has recognised the importance of Continuous Professional Development and offers qualifications and Fellow status at the academic level of masters' degree.

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. 
 


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NASBM National Conference

This year's Conference is being held on 18-19 November at the Hilton Brighton Metropole.  The Association will be welcoming:
 

  • Mike Baker, Award Winning Freelance Journalist, BBC Broadcaster and Education Expert
  • Professor Sir Geoff Hampton, Deputy Vice-chancellor, University of Wolverhampton and Director of the Midlands Leadership Centre
  • Dugald Sandeman, Director of Schools Resources Group, Department for Education

The Conference will also feature keynote speeches including Francesca Martinez, motivational speaker. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend workshops on current “hot topics” including: Safeguarding, Getting grants and making money in schools, What School Business Managers can learn from strategic leadership challenges in other sectors, Motivating others who may not want to be motivated, as well as Laughter yoga.

There will also be ample opportunity to visit the substantial exhibition running alongside the Conference.  Add in the Drinks Reception, Gala Dinner, and Exhibitors’ Prize Draw and it all adds up to an event that’s not to be missed.

Further details and costs are available on the NASBM website where the full programme and workshop choices are available to view and/or download.  Click here for our online booking or e-mail conferences@nasbm.co.uk with any queries.
 
 

NASBM Training Programmes

The following programmes are scheduled for the start of the new academic year.  Click on the relevant link for further information and to book online. 

FMSiS Workshop
London, 21 October 2010
Half-day programme for schools looking for assistance in implementing the Standard and for schools coming up for reassessment in 2010/11.  It is also relevant to those wishing to become DfE approved assessors.

SBM Induction Programme
Birmingham. 12 October 2010
A one-day induction programme for new or recently appointed school business managers.  The programme will help you to understand the requirements of the role, the school education system and the role of governing bodies.

So you want to be a SBM?
London, 20 October 2010
A one-day workshop for those considering a career in school business management.
 

 

MSc in Educational Leadership

The closing date for applications to join the 2010 cohort of the MSc in Educational Leadership has been extended.   

If you are interested in joining the MSc Programme, please contact Diane Gregory on 01788 573300 or email training@nasbm.co.uk

To find out more about the MSc in Educational Leadership please click here  

 

Training dates for 2010/2011

The schedule of NASBM training workshops for 2010/2011 has now been set.  Please visit the training area of the website for a list of training programmes and dates.  Bookings can be made online. 

 

Benenden Healthcare - new website

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  • Health at work – practical information for both employers and employees aimed at staying fit and healthy in the workplace
  • Healthy lifestyle – offering ideas and articles about seasonal healthcare, healthy eating and keeping fit
  • Ill health – fact sheets on illnesses and some of the latest medical thinking


If you’d like to find out more about how Benenden Healthcare can help your organisation, or you’d like to make an appointment with a Corporate Account Manager, simply go online for more information.