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Welcome back!
We hope you have had a great summer and are looking forward to the year ahead.
We have been busy over the last couple of months and hope you find the articles in this month's newsletter interesting, useful and enjoyable!
Cutting Edge – Exploring the interface between school business management and governance: 1. Information
Contributed by Philip Preston
“Oh no, that’s not my job – it’s the headteacher who provides information to the governing body”. How many times have I heard that reply when raising a governance issue with a school leader other than the head? Traditionally, yes, there has been a ‘line of demarcation’ separating the two ‘distinct’ areas of school leadership – those who ‘govern’ and those who ‘manage’. However, in the brave new world of ‘systems leadership’ and an increasingly complex environment in which schools now operate, those boundary lines (if they were ever clear) are now somewhat blurred.
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What will you need to report on and how to write the perfect press release
Contributed by Lisa Turner
Reporting
However small the grant it will nearly always be a requirement that a report is produced on if, how and when it has achieved its outcomes; this will sometimes be interim reports followed by a final report.
What will funders be asking?
The initial application and agreement will have outcomes with milestones for achievement. Portfolio holders will need to evidence if these expectations have been achieved, exceeded or if not, provide an explanation. Creating a specific calendar of expected outcomes against milestone dates will help to keep the project on track and help with reporting.
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The 'SBM blog', a monthly insight into the trials and tribulations of one SBM
When ‘No’ Means ‘Ask Me Again Tomorrow’ by Lindsay Brodin
For most of July, my civilian friends – those who don’t know their AST from their SENCo – expect me to be thrilled about the approaching summer holiday. I’m sure they’re thinking back to the never-ending summer idylls of their own childhood, pond dipping and tree climbing and jam for tea. I usually smile and nod. Yes, I do look forward to the summer, but not for the reasons they expect.
During the first two weeks of the summer break, I re-align my yin and yang in peace and solitude because, when everyone else has cleared off to Tuscany, I’m still at work. The bliss of a silent ‘phone and a no new messages in my inbox. No pupils, parents or staff; just me, my PC and the recycling box. In those two quiet weeks, I get an awful lot done. But not this year. After an exhausting couple of terms (don’t ask), I’m supposed to be taking the whole summer off.
Read the rest of Lindsay's second post here...enjoy!
If you would like to comment on this month's blog entry, please email Freya Marshall.
F.Marshall@mmu.ac.uk
European Diploma in (educational) Business Administration & Management (EDeBAM)
Schools, Academies, Colleges and business organisations are demanding, and need specialist professional staff to cope with their complex structures. Manchester Metropolitan University’s Institute of Education, Centre for Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (CIE) has developed a professional pathway specifically for these staff.
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EPICT E-Safety Awareness Certificate
The Award Winning CPD Programme for Educators. Embracing Technology, Empowering Educators
The Centre of Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (CIE) at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Education, is the Centre of Excellence in the North West of England for the delivery of the European Pedagogical ICT Licence (EPICT) programme.
The EPICT Licence is a proven CPD staff development programme focusing on the practical integration of ICT within everyday teaching and is specifically designed for the needs of education professionals. It is a comprehensive, flexible and efficient in-service training course introducing a European quality standard for the continued professional development of teachers in the pedagogical integration of information, media and communication technologies (ICT) in education.
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SBM Alerts
Certificate of School Administration (CSA) and Certificate in Administrative Management Programme
In partnership with the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (CIE) at Manchester Metropolitan University are offering the dual award Certificate of Administrative Management and the Certificate of School Administration (CSA) Course.
The programme is specifically designed to enable participants to upgrade their administrative skills, develop their career in school administration and/or business management and develop themselves personally.
The School Business Manager's Handbook
The new School Business Manager's Handbook is on sale now!
The School Business Manager’s Handbook will provide you with essential information and tools to do your job with increased confidence and efficiency.
Postgraduate Courses in Education, Leading Children's Services and Youth & Community Work : Open Evenings
Tuesday 4 October 2011, 5.00 - 7.00pm - Institute of Education, Didsbury Campus
Monday 17 October 2011, 5.00 - 7.00pm - Crewe Campus
This event is aimed at teachers, education professionals and those involved with leading children's services and youth and community work.
It provides a unique opportunity to explore our wide range of part-time postgraduate courses and discuss professional development needs with our experienced team of academic staff.
There is no charge to attend the event, but places are limited, so to find out more information and to book onto the events, Click here
SOS – CALLING PRIMARY SBMs IN THE NORTH WEST
MMU is very keen to hear from you if your school can offer placements to trainee primary teachers. We are urgently seeking places for our PGCE students in October.
'FAO – All aspiring SBM writers’!
We are looking for School Business Managers who would be interested in contributing articles on a regular, occasional or a 'one off' basis. If you are interested in adding your experience and thoughts to SBM news please email cie.didsbury@mmu.ac.uk expressing your interest (message subject: SBM news writer)
We look forward to hearing from you!
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