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School Business Managers’ Network Conference
Leading the Way: A Conference for Primary School Business Managers
Led by Mandy Coalter
Overview
Join us for an insightful one-day conference designed specifically for school business leaders, offering a comprehensive look at the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the education sector today. This conference provides an opportunity for you to connect and collaborate with peers, stay ahead of the curve through expert sessions and gain practical, actionable takeaways. Whether you are looking to improve operational efficiency or lead your school through change, this conference offers the expert guidance, cutting-edge knowledge and professional networking you need to succeed in today’s evolving educational landscape.
DATE: Thursday 25th June 2026
TIME: 09:30-15:30
VENUE: Holiday Inn – Coventry M6, Hinckley Rd, Coventry CV2 2HP
COST: £230 per person for non-subscribing schools
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Schools who subscribe to the Gateway Alliance SBM Network have ONE FREE place on this meeting.
Additional places can be purchased – charges will apply. Costs will be incurred for schools that do not subscribe. Please see our terms for further details.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 02476 347697 or email: info@gatewayalliance.co.uk
Mandy Coalter is the Founder of Talent Architects, dedicated to helping schools become great places to work. She is the author of Talent Architects: How to Make Your School a Great Place to Work (2018). From 2012 to 2019, she was Director of People at United Learning, one of the UK’s largest school groups, where she led HR, talent management, leadership development, marketing, and communications. Under her leadership, United Learning’s HR team won CIPD’s ‘HR Team of the Year’ in 2016, and Mandy was named one of HR Magazine’s Top 10 ‘HR Most Influential’ in 2018 and 2019. Mandy has held senior roles in the NHS, Local Government, the Charity sector, and education. She brings deep expertise in corporate governance, serving on boards including E-ACT Trust, the National Teaching Awards Trust, and The Education Alliance Trust. She holds a Law degree, is a Fellow of the CIPD, a qualified Executive Coach, and an NLP practitioner.
