SBM spring 2025 update

27 Jan 2025

School workforce buyback offer for 2025-26

Here is the School workforce development brochure for 2025-26

Services to schools buybacks will open just after half term and close at the end of March 2025.

If you have any queries on any of the service options please email ABennett@ealing.gov.uk

SBM annual supplier event Wednesday 19 March 2025

The event will be held at the Ealing Education Centre from 9:30 to 11:30am.

An opportunity to hear about innovative cost saving solutions and network with peers.

To confirm your attendance, please register via Ealing CPD: SBM supplier network meeting

Training opportunities

ILM Effective Coaching L3 award

Starts March 2025 at the EEC
4 sessions
for new and experienced coaches who want to gain a formal qualification and develop their knowledge and skills in effective coaching within an organisational context
professional membership of the ILM is included for 1 year with this course
ELP Schools currently receive a 20% discount
Book via CPD online: ILM Level 3 award in effective coaching

ILM L3 and L5 Management /Leadership award programmes

Courses available for all staff
run at the EEC
fully accredited with ILM and commencing this term
ELP Schools currently receive a 20% discount
Book via the links below:
- ILM level 3 award - Leadership and management
- ILM level 5 award - Leadership and management

If you cannot attend the 2025 dates but are interested in a future cohort date please contact abennett@ealing.gov.uk to register your interest

DfE sponsored level 7 qualification bursaries available for SBM's

This opportunity has just arisen. Tthe CIPFA course is a great programme - if you are interested please do email below contact to find out more.

The department funds a limited number of bursaries covering 75% of the cost for school business professionals working in academy trusts and maintained schools to complete the CIPFA Diploma in School Financial and Operational Leadership.

For more information about eligibility and to apply, please email sbp.policy@education.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 10 February 2025.

School business manager outreach for ELP schools

School business manager outreach | Ealing Grid for Learning

2024 Award Winners — National Schools Awards 2024

Congratulations to Catherine Franchi, Selborne Primary School, who was recent runner up for School Business Leaders of the Year (2024) award.

Catherine is one of our SBM Outreach team who offers support to other schools within ELP in addition to her role at Selborne.

If you would like to join the outreach team please contact Alison Bennett abennett@ealing.gov.uk so that you can be registered.

Out next meeting in on 11 February 2025 at the EEC 9.30am. Come along if you would like to find out more about becoming an outreach partner within ELP.