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  • Busy SBM

    Practical Tools for Busy School Business Managers

    Our streamlined My Account dashboard gives you full control in one place — track, amend, reorder and quote in just a few clicks. Check it out here.

    23/02/2026
    Jacqui Dalton
  • Stationery Essentials

    Stationery essentials for an SBM

    Stationery is not only essential for a school, it's imperative for a SBM to be stocked up on personal stationery too.

    17/12/2025
  • manage finances

    How to manage finances

    Take a look at our useful tips on school finance management for SBMs.

    08/12/2025
  • School winter break checklist

    School winter break checklist

    We have created a school winter break checklist that you can implement to assist you with maintaining cleanliness, tackling germs and preventing the cold weather.

    19/11/2025
  • Saving money on school trips

    Saving money on school trips

    Explore these smart strategies for school business managers to save money on school trips.

    19/11/2025
  • Keep on top of energy bills

    How to keep on top of energy bills

    Check out these simple tricks that can help to reduce a school’s energy consumption

    19/11/2025
  • school procurement process

    How to create cost and time efficiencies in the school procurement process

    Read our guide on how gls can aid in creating cost and time efficiencies in the school procurement process.

    18/11/2025
  • work with teachers

    How to work with teachers as a school business manager

    Insight into working with teachers as a school business manager by Sarah Jones & Philippa Leah.

    14/11/2025
  • prepare for an Ofsted inspection

    How to prepare for an Ofsted inspection

    Tips, advice and a checklist that can help you organise and prepare for an Ofsted inspection.

    14/11/2025
  • plan and organise work for business leaders

    How to plan and organise work for business leaders

    Why the importance of planning and organising will help develop skills and effective ways to organise work for business leaders.

    14/11/2025
  • 5 FAQs from over-enthusiastic parents

    How to deal with 5 FAQs from over-enthusiastic parents

    Check out these 5 FAQs and tips on dealing with over-engaging parents due to their constant questioning

    14/11/2025
  • £22.5 Million Boost for After-School Clubs – Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom

    The Prime Minister has announced £22.5 million to expand after-school clubs in up to 400 schools as part of an £88 million youth-services package. The aim is to help children develop confidence and connection through creative and physical activities.

    12/11/2025
    Nigel Hunter
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