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Get agile to meet SBM challenges
January 14 2019
School business managers need to be agile, focused and have clear goals in mind if they are to successfully tackle the multitude of challenges they now face, says Hayley Dunn.
Early Years teacher case study - Will Purcell
January 14 2019
I would like to use my new knowledge to give the children in my care the most exciting and engaging learning experiences, says Will Purcell
A formula for hard times
January 11 2019
A neat formula for integrated curriculum financial planning will help schools cope with a hostile funding climate, says Val Andrew.
Forging firm foundations for your leadership
January 11 2019
NPQ | In the Media | Partnership | Leadership
Forging a firm leadership foundation is a key job for the head of any multi-academy trust if they want their schools to thrive in the long term. Primary executive head and MAT CEO Michaela Lewis talks to Liam Donnison about her approach
Navigating your CPD choices
January 10 2019
Accessing CPD has got tougher for school business professionals in recent years. It means that practitioners need to get proactive about their professional development, says Val Andrew.
How can school business leaders best adapt to a rapidly changing education landscape?
January 09 2019
Val Andrew, SBL Programme Manager with Best Practice Network, shares her insights on ways school business leaders can adapt to the changing education landscape.
Give and take: early years provision and the community
January 08 2019
Helping children and their families become more involved in their local communities can enrich lives and learning, says Maureen Lee, an early years adviser to Best Practice Network
NPQ Scholarship Funding Available until 10 January
December 20 2018
NPQ | Scholarship | BPN News | Leadership
The DfE have announced that some NPQ scholarship funding remains and will be accessible until 10 January, 2019.
The amazing power of parental partnerships
December 04 2018
Sian Marsh, Best Practice Network’s Programme Director, Early Years, on how partnerships with parents make an amazing difference to children’s language and communication skills.
Best Practice Network presents at China teacher training event
November 29 2018
Sian Marsh, Director for Early Years and Initial Teacher Training, will be in China as part of the UK-China bilingual teacher training conference supported by the Department for International Trade.
In the Media | School Business Management