Supporting Financial Planning
Building Financial Resilience in Schools
Getting better value from procurement contracts
This CPD session supports school leaders and business professionals to improve value for money through more effective procurement and contract management. Moving beyond processes and compliance, the session focuses on securing better outcomes through clearer specifications, stronger supplier challenge and more strategic contract management. Participants will explore how procurement decisions impact long-term financial sustainability and identify opportunities to improve value without compromising quality.
This CPD session supports school leaders to navigate an increasingly challenging financial landscape, including falling pupil numbers, rising costs and heightened scrutiny of financial decision- making. Focusing on practical approaches to budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning, the session enables leaders to plan proactively for uncertainty and use financial information to inform strategic decisions.
Participants will: Explore key financial pressures and their impact on sustainability Develop realistic budgeting and forecasting approaches Use scenario planning to manage risk and support decision-making Plan ahead with confidence and respond proactively to emerging challenges
Who should attend? Senior Leaders, Business Managers
Details: 20 January 2027 / 9am - 12pm
Who should attend? Senior Leaders, Business Managers
Details: 16 September 2026 / 9am - 12pm
Strategic SEND planning, funding and resource management
This CPD session supports Business Managers and operational leaders to strengthen the alignment between SEND priorities, financial planning and resource management. As demand and complexity around SEND continue to grow, the session explores how inclusive practice, staffing structures and funding decisions contribute to long-term sustainability. Participants will develop a clearer understanding of SEND systems and strengthen their ability to translate inclusion priorities into effective financial planning.
Participants will: understand SEND systems, funding and statutory responsibilities consider the financial implications of inclusion and high levels of need align budgets and staffing models with SEND priorities strengthen strategic collaboration with leaders, SENCos and governors evaluate how resources are deployed and monitored for impact
Who should attend? Senior Leaders, Business Managers
Details: Session 1: 8 October 2026 / 9am - 12.30pm Session 2: 28 January 2027 / 9am - 12.30pm
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