The Importance Of CPD For SBLs

Ally Bigwood, joins me to talk about his school business leadership journey, the value of CPD and what it’s really like to be a School Business Manager! The episode at a glance: [1:36] – Ally talks us through his journey from Accounting Technician to SBM [6:06] – Ally discusses how he discovered the role of SBM [11:36] – Ally explains the transition from working in a SAT to working in a MAT  [15:27] – Ally talks us through his CPD journey and the impact it has had on his career progression [21:22] – Ally discusses his experience with the Level 7 SBM qualification and why he thoroughly recommends it [25:21] – Ally talks about different types of CPD beyond qualifications  [27:26] – Ally talks about the next steps on his CPD journey and the different options he is considering [37:40] – Ally talks about what life is really like as a School Business Manager [39:51] – Ally shares his advice for Aspiring School Business Managers Related content: - https://twitter.com/BigwoodAllySBM (Follow Ally on Twitter) If you’re a School Business Leader: - https://www.ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk/captivate-podcast/002-how-to-hit-the-ground-running-without-a-handover/ (PODCAST: How to hit the ground running without a handover) - https://www.ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk/captivate-podcast/why-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-normal-path-to-sbl/ (PODCAST: Why there’s no such thing as a normal path to SBL) - https://businessofeducation.lpages.co/new-sbm-checklist-and-starter-kit/ (DOWNLOAD: New SBM Checklist) - https://businessofeducation.lpages.co/cpd-menu/ (DOWNLOAD: CPD Menu) - https://www.ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk/get-creative-with-cpd-learning/ (BLOG: Get creative with CPD) Want to be a guest on the podcast? https://form.jotform.com/211131795465355 (Click here to leave me your details and I'll be in touch soon!) Subscribe: ·      If you haven’t already, make sure you hit subscribe