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What your school business leader can do for you

Governance and management School funding and finance Senior leadership
Do you get the most from the expertise of your school business leader? Hayley Dunn looks at how schools can maximise the impact of the business leader position

How much do you know about the work of your school business leader? How well do you utilise their expertise and insight?

Recently, the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has been involved in a number of workshops at education conferences, discussing the question: “What can your school business professional do for you?”

These have proved popular and have put a spotlight on the sometimes hidden role that school business leaders undertake.

So, arising from these events, here are 10 tips on making the best use of your school business leader.

Having a place for business leaders at senior leadership team meetings is essential, including those meetings which are focused on teaching and learning. Allow them to have a voice, respect their opinion and encourage their participation.

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