School Business Manager

"Don’t ever be tempted into thinking that working in a primary school is an easy option, it takes the dedication of a marathon runner, the patience of a saint, the skills of a surgeon and the organisation of a circus ringmaster." primaryleaders.com/school-procure…

Haven't popped onto X for a while as #sbltwitter no longer seems to be a thing, but reading through old posts has really reminded me how much I loved this community during covid, also a great reminder of some wonderful memories in work and times I've felt really appreciated. ❤️

Great day yesterday at @EdExec took away so much learning from the seminars, met existing suppliers who helped massively with something I'm workng on, as well as new suppliers who I will be following up with very soon! #edexeclive #cpd #schoolbusinessmanager

Growing up British-born Chinese, CNY wasn’t acknowledged in schools—I often shied away from it. It makes me so happy to see more schools now embrace it! My kids proudly share their culture, something I wish I had growing up. A beautiful sign of progress in diversity & inclusion.

@JaneMulvaney But with no admin and no site... and no sbm... how did they cope? 🙈 Hoped you managed to switch off and enjoy your afternoon 😅

Won the well-being raffle and got to finish at 2pm today. Bloody bliss

Nothing beats a good morale boost and a bit of staff appreciation to keep you going—especially when you're endlessly juggling as a primary school business manager! Who else can relate? #SchoolBusinessManager #SBMLife #JugglingAct

Decided to finally go through daughters' Y6 books and came across the page 🥲 forever juggling work and home life, and then seeing this reminds me why I do it 🥰 Gave my tweenager a big cuddle ❤️ #sbmlife #schoolbusinessmanager

Typical! Every half term seems to be spent in a hospital! Except this time, it's in Hong Kong, and the rest of the family are on their way to the airport we're stuck behind 😫 could only happen to me! Last time, I was grateful for the NHS. This time, it's Travel insurance! 😌

All our EYFS staff complete an online 6-hour paediatric first aid course, and then we pay a premium to send out 4 key staff on an official 2 day training course (6hr online, 6 hour practical) 1/2

@jackieonions Ah interesting!

@schoolbusmgr They used to fill up the smoke sensors in the sports hall and set the alarms off!! We were recommended yellow sticky pads that were meant to attract them 🤷🏼‍♀️

Is anyone else having a fruit flies issue? Doing what we can - taking out rubbish and cleaning surfaces but they keep coming back!

@JessicaRuGalley That's a great tip!

@schoolbusmgr I recommend sundew plants. We used to have a horrendous issue at home but bought one on amazon in April after CBeebies Maddie shared a video and it's been loads better this summer 😀

Caretaker treating me to a sausage buttie on the last day! Few more hours to go....

We have a large school hall where we do parent presentations and staff training in, the hall is large, and if there is chatter, it is hard to hear the speaker sometimes. Send ideas for a solution this way, please 🙂

Q for primaries, if your MIS is SIMS, are you moving over to Sims Next Gen? What's everyones thoughts?

@borrowdaleutdfc @dawnboyes That would be great, thank you 🙂

@schoolbusmgr @dawnboyes I can get you an email address of a location manager that has used one of our schools to film, you could get her to send him a message and see if it gets her any contacts if you want ?

Non SBM related... my sis has moved back to Manchester frm London & looking for work specifically in lighting dept on film sets/production. Got tons of experience in films & music videos... can anyone help out with a network / link, give this amazing hardworking girl a break 🙏

Trying to decide whether hospital dinners are better or primary school dinners are better 🤔 Can't complain though, we have been very well looked after for the past 2 days! Grateful to the NHS for taking care of my daughter and putting a very worried mummy's mind at ease 🥰

@MrReedMCPA Picked a virus up from Nursery, but hopefully being discharged very soon! Thank you 🙂 Enjoy your half term break 😊

@schoolbusmgr 😢 hope all is ok!

First day of half term break stuck in the hospital with the little one, but fully appreciating their outdoor children's play area on the children's ward! 🥰 It's gorgeous 😍

@suze_w67 @SBLconnect Thank you so much, this is great, appreciate the link 😊

@schoolbusmgr @SBLconnect Have been looking for one and found a couple you daily’s try eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Funding help! Looking for a grant that will help to fund Gymnastics for a ks1 pupil, who is a young carer and known to children services, under child in need. Can anyone help to guide me the right direction? If not, where do you all look for grants? Thanks #sbmtwitter @SBLconnect