EdExec Live 2021 Mini-mag Guide for Delegates

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London- 30th September 2021 Manchester- 12th October 2021

Your guide to what to expect at EdExec LIVE 2021 • Why you need to attend • What’s in it for you and your school • How to get tickets

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We’re back -and better than ever!

Join us for one of the first face-to-face SBL events to happen this year – EdExec LIVE 2021!

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e are so excited to currently be planning for our 2021 events in London (30 September) and Manchester (12 October) after a year of social distancing, lockdowns, cancellations and postponements of countless events. As one of the first face-to-face, post-lockdown, SBL events, we promise to make it a reunion you won’t forget, and a day that will be worth the (very long) wait.

We can’t wait to see your faces, and we’re sure you can’t wait to attend an event that isn’t marred by poor wi-fi, or interrupting family members!

Following more than a year of lockdowns, and ‘stay at home’ messages, we now, more than ever, understand the value of face-toface interaction, networking and collaboration. As well as a chance to socialise and catch-up with your fellow SBLs (and we know there is a LOT to catch up on!) the day will be packed with opportunities to learn, share experiences and meet likeminded individuals - and will, as usual, be topped off with a welcome glass of wine.

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WHAT IS EDEXEC LIVE? EdExec LIVE is an event specifically aimed at school business leaders and finance directors –an interactive learning and networking experience, quite different from other events currently on offer. You’ll experience tangible, targeted, relevant information that makes a difference to your role and your school or academy. We have a stellar line-up of expert speakers confirmed, presenting on a broad range of school business management aspects.

This will be our tenth EdExec LIVE year and, after a decade, they only continue to grow in popularity and success. So, what is our winning formula for a truly beneficial school business management experience and what can you expect from our upcoming events?

I have been attending EdExec LIVE for a number of years and it gets better and better!

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WHY ATTEND? NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES, NEW CONTENT ● All-new seminars – expert-led – addressing the topics most pertinent to school business management today; finance, funding and income-generation, marketing, premises, management - and all the acronyms – CPD, HR, ICT, GDPR… ● Make it work for you – you choose your own seminars which allows you to curate your own day and create your own timetable. ● Whether workshop, presentation or panel debate, attendees are encouraged to engage with both content and speakers – after all, EdExec LIVE is all about active learning.

LED BY SECTOR EXPERTS ● Speakers include sector-leading specialists, practicing school business leaders, independent consultants and commercial experts – all with proven experience in the education arena. ● An SBM is a jack of all trades; we invite speakers who can drill down into areas of your responsibility and use their expertise to help you skill-up. ● You can expect to see some popular, familiar faces, as well as new faces too!

I think EdExec LIVE offers good value both in terms of time away from school and cost, with a very high proportion of useful and interesting subjects discussed

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES You will be able to network with a cohort of fellow school business leaders – in their many different guises – representing the whole spectrum of schools and learning institutions. ● We have made sure that there’s plenty of time – over coffee and a delicious hot lunch – to meet and speak with colleagues and peers, continuing the conversation and forging mutually beneficial relationships. ● More exhibitors and supplier partners means more opportunities for you to see what’s on the market and to discover and compare and what fellow SBMs are using to streamline business management in their organisations. ● Plus, stay and continue the talk over postconference drinks – always a winner!

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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU After a year of focusing on everyone else, and getting your school through the pandemic, there’s never been a better time to focus on your growth which, in turn, will contribute to the improvement of your school.

Think of these events as live versions of our magazine; you will be presented with a huge variety of relevant information and tangilble advice that you can actually use to your advantage back at school. Our seminars are dedicated to the issues that affect you and your role most, offering insights into topics such as benchmarking, whole-school wellbeing, confident leadership and smart budgeting.

YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY EdExec LIVE is one of the only events that allows you to build your own itinerary and select only those seminars that are of interest to you and your school, ensuring maximum value from the day – so you can be sure that your day will be filled with information and learning that will be directly relevant to you and your school’s current requirements.

It’s always difficult to take a day out of the office, but the question is - can you afford to miss out on these events?

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUR SCHOOL? Here at EdExec LIVE we live, breathe and write school business management; the content is tailored to deliver the information most relevant to you– and this brought to life in the live event! You know the challenges you and your school face better than anyone, so we provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the areas you need to skill up on in order to further the improvement of your school.

Some things are universal to all schools at the moment - budgets are tightening, expectations are increasing and schools are being forced to do more with less. EdExec LIVE

This was my third EdExec LIVE and all have been really worthwhile, valuable and good use of a day away from work

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aims to bring together innovative solutions that will help you strengthen your school’s position – now and in the future.

No-one knows the business of running a school better than those who do it, but we know how difficult it is for you to find the opportunity to leave the office. EdExec LIVE is well worth the effort because it’s a fantastic opportunity to network with other professionals, sharing experiences and solutions and forging longlasting relationships which will benefit you and your school both now and in the future.

ALL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES, IN ONE PLACE We champion the worth of thought leadership and strategic working, and we also know the importance of practical advice on day-to-day issues. With sessions on CPD, human

resources and whole school planning - as well as ‘nitty gritty’ subjects like funding and policy - we’ll give you the tools you need to save your school money.

You’ll find sessions covering finance, procurement, leadership by example, parents and teachers – and even financial sponsorship, CPD, innovative ICT, demonstrating impact, GDPR, staff management, academy and MAT management (financial and operational) and more…

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT One of the things we most pride ourselves on is the fantastic feedback we receive after our events each year. Find in this article just some of the positive comments we had following our 2019 events.

Fantastically organised event.

Loved the convenience of being issued with a personalised itinerary, clearly setting out seminar speakers/ rooms; I only wish all events were so efficiently organised

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE DAY? Knowledge is the basis for good decision-making; with this in mind, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for you.

What can I expect when I attend one of your events?

EdExec LIVE is not about droning on about problems and issues we’re all well aware of – it’s about addressing those issues - speaking to peers, sharing experiences and finding solutions! EdExec LIVE facilitates discussion and provides concrete ideas and advice to benefit you, your school or academy, and your wider network.

Is the content only based around school business management?

School business management is the focus of our event – but its remit is broad. For us it’s not just about finance, funding and income-generation, marketing, HR and compliance – we also focus on personal development and address CPD, leadership, wellbeing and progression.

How do I get involved?

Flag your interest in receiving a free or discounted ticket by emailing hello@edexeclive.co.uk!

I would like to come to EdExec LIVE but I’m worried about coming alone!

You won’t be alone! If you are attending an event on your own, and are a bit anxious, please let the EdExec team know so they can introduce you to some other people in the same boat and help you to feel comfortable right from the start.

Can I bring members of my SBM network/group or a colleague?

Absolutely!

Great job! Thank you for organising a helpful event for SBMs that have a habit of overlooking selfimprovement and development due to the business of the job

Will I be fed and watered at the event?

Yes! On arrival there will be beverages and pastries to get you going, coffee breaks late morning and in the afternoon, a really great hot lunch - plus post-conference drinks. We will contact you about dietary requirements closer to the event.

So, what are you waiting for?

We can’t wait to welcome you back to our events and finally get to see all of your wonderful faces in person! Let’s make one of the first face-to-face SBL events the best one yet – get in touch with us now by registering your interest at hello@edexeclive. co.uk or let us know you want to roll over your ticket from previous events!

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