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School Business Managers’ Network
Led by Philippa Ollerhead
Overview
The Gateway Alliance School Business Manager (SBM) network offers business managers an opportunity to access professional development focused specifically on their role and facilitated by an independent expert – Philippa Ollerhead – along with the opportunity to network with colleagues.
During each session we will look at the latest news and updates for business managers – including a national funding update, the latest from Ofsted and news from the DfE Schools Commercial Team. Philippa will also facilitate a regular collaborative working session in order to share best practice and provide an opportunity for colleagues to network with each other. We will also be inviting guest speakers and/or relevant companies to come and share key information with the group, based on the needs and suggestions of colleagues within the network.
DATE: Monday 19th January 2026
TIME: 09:00-12:00
COST: £115 per person (for non-subscribing schools)
We will be using Zoom (online video conferencing software) to host this online event. If you have not used Zoom previously, you may need to download the Zoom software either to a laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone, prior to joining. When you have booked your place a link will be emailed to you, within 48 hours of the webinar, with further instructions about how to join the event.
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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
Philippa Ollerhead
MA Edu Leadership and Management, NPQH, NAHT Training Partner
Philippa has over 35 years experience in education and has been an education improvement adviser for the last 10 years. Having undertaken two headships in the secondary and alternative sectors, she now receives training every academic year in the rigours of the common inspection framework in order to prepare primary, secondary and independent school leaders and governors for Ofsted and ISI visits and to ensure teaching and learning is maximising pupil outcomes.
Philippa is a training partner for the National Association of Headteachers delivering courses for senior leaders across the country, and she works with schools, both maintained and academised and academy trusts across the country supporting leaders to maximise pupil outcomes and prepare for external audit.
