Support for SBMs

The school business manager role has never been more complex or more critical. You're managing budgets under sustained pressure, keeping on top of compliance across health and safety, GDPR, safeguarding and employment law, supporting governors, and increasingly being asked to lead strategically alongside the headteacher - all while keeping the day-to-day running of the school on track.

Whether you're new to school business management, stepping up from a school administrator role, or an experienced SBM looking for better tools and clearer processes, Honeyguide has practical, time-saving resources built by people who understand the breadth and complexity of what you do.

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What issue do you need to attend to right now?

I need to get our budget planning under control

From the free Budget Planning Checklist and Calendar to the comprehensive School Budget Management Pack and School Budget Planning and Cost Saving Toolkit, our budget resources help you plan strategically, identify savings and present your finances clearly to governors and the headteacher.

I need to check our compliance

Our compliance resources cover the areas SBMs are most accountable for - health and safety, GDPR, the single central record, accessibility, filtering and monitoring, and employment compliance. Clear, structured and aligned with statutory requirements so nothing slips through the gaps.

I need to support our governing body

From the governor support pack for finance, GDPR and health and safety to the Reports to Governors Template Bundle, our governance resources help your link governors ask better questions and fulfil their oversight responsibilities more effectively.

Ofsted is on the horizon

Build your knowledge of exactly what inspectors may ask about your school's financial management, compliance and operational leadership. Our School Business Manager Ofsted Inspection Preparation Bundle helps you approach inspection with confidence.

Explore all resources for School Business Managers

26 products

School Administrator Skills Audit Pack
School Administrator Skills Audit Pack

School Administrator Skills Audit Pack

£2.50

School Accessibility Audit and Action Plan
School Accessibility Audit and Action Plan

School Accessibility Audit and Action Plan

£3.00

School Budget Management Pack
School Budget Management Pack

School Budget Management Pack

£20.00

School Business Manager Skills Audit Pack
School Business Manager Skills Audit Pack

School Business Manager Skills Audit Pack

£2.50

Recruitment, Interview and Employment Compliance Guidance Pack
Recruitment, Interview and Employment Compliance Guidance Pack
Link Governor Questions Support Pack
Link Governor Questions Support Pack

Link Governor Questions Support Pack

£30.00

Meeting Digital and Technology Standards in Schools and Colleges Audit
Meeting Digital and Technology Standards in Schools and Colleges Audit
School Budget Planning and Cost Saving Toolkit
School Budget Planning and Cost Saving Toolkit

School Budget Planning and Cost Saving Toolkit

£12.00 From £3.00
Health and Safety Audit and Action Plan
Health and Safety Audit and Action Plan

Health and Safety Audit and Action Plan

£8.50

The school business manager role sits at the heart of a well-run school - managing finances, ensuring compliance, overseeing operations and supporting the headteacher with the strategic and administrative infrastructure that keeps everything functioning. Whether you're new to the SBM role or an experienced school business professional looking for practical tools, this collection gives you the resources to manage your responsibilities confidently and effectively.

If you're new to the role, you'll find clear guidance to help you get to grips with your statutory responsibilities, financial management obligations and the operational demands of the job. If you're more experienced, you'll find audit tools, compliance checklists and strategic planning resources to keep your practice sharp and your school's operations running smoothly.

Resources are used by school business managers, bursars, finance leads and school office managers with responsibility for business operations across primary and secondary schools.

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