🎧 The School Leadership Podcast

Welcome to the School Leadership Podcast! Grab a brew, find a comfy chair, and let’s dive in!

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010 – How To Develop A Self-Care Mindset

Julie Cordiner, School Finance Consultant, joins me to talk about the importance of self-care for SBLs and shares her strategies to avoid burnout, increase productivity and take back control.

011 – The Importance Of CPD For SBL

Ally Bigwood, joins me to talk about his school business leadership journey, the value of CPD and what it’s really like to be a School Business Manager!

012 – The One With The Q&A – About Me

You asked and I answered… Today, it’s me in the hot seat answering your questions! Talking about my life as a SBL, my journey to SBL coach, supporter and champion and everything in between… Here’s to 10% braver!

013 – Moving From Primary To Secondary

Jonny Coates, Business and Finance Director, joins me to talk about making the move from primary to secondary, the jaw-dropping challenges that came with it and the lessons he learned along the way….

014 – 7 Tips For Good Estates Management

Claire Walters, Academy Business Manager, joins me to share 7 tips to help you manage your school site safely and efficiently. We talk site managers, systems, schedules and contractors. You will definitely need a pad and a pen for this one!

015 – Why You Should Bring Payroll In-House

Lisa Blatchford and Traysi-Jane Higgin join me to talk about the process of moving their payroll service from an external provider to in-house.

016 – Your Career & CPD – How To Decide What’s Next

Today I’m talking about all things career paths and CPD plans. Think of this as a mini-coaching session!

017 – Advice And Support For Aspiring SBMS

Emma Burditt, an Aspiring School Business Manager, joins me to talk about her discovery of and journey into the profession.

018 – Financial Management Post-COVID

Cheryl Campbell, Kemi Arogundade and Husham Khan from ABBLed join me for the first in a special series of podcasts discussing the hot topics that SBLs are dealing with right now.

019 – SBL Wellbeing: Top Tips

Kemi Arogundade, Sally Boaden and Husham Khan from ABBLed join me for the second in a special series of podcasts discussing SBL hot topics.