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Cate Hart
Cate Hart is an SBM consultant with over 13 years' experience as a school business manager in London, including nearly six years spent as director of operations at a secondary school. She is a former trustee of NASBM and was made a life member in 2011. She previously worked in banking and at the Church of England.
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As staff are your most costly asset, you need to ensure you are always on top of your staffing budget. From analysing curriculum needs to providing staff cover, Cate Hart gives the lowdown
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Occupational health teams keep staff physically and mentally well at work. Cate Hart provides advice on OH referrals and a downloadable list of questions an employee may have
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If an employee is absent from work in the long-term, managers must keep in frequent contact and aid their return to work. Cate Hart provides absence management guidance for employers
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Effective absence management is a key area for SBMs, and a pro-active approach - mindful of staff health, safety and wellbeing - can reduce the number of days lost and foster vitality in the staffroom
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Despite the recent government U-turn, the prospect of academy conversion is still inevitable for many. Cate Hart offers a checklist of things SBMs need to think about with links to Optimus resources
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Before Easter, take a moment to stop look ahead at what needs to be achieved during the academic year. SBM consultant Cate Hart gives a rundown of what to focus on this term
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Appraising support staff is often stressful and daunting for all involved. Join this webinar to learn how to conduct appraisals in a sensitive, professional manner
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Our SBM expert Cate Hart shares an example of an analysis report given to governors when the school needed to make changes to its cleaning contract
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Effective procurement can be complex and time-consuming. Cate Hart offers a checklist to ensure you are saving time and money and keeping in line with regulations