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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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Procurement can be a complex and challenging responsibility. Use our procurement policy template to create a policy for your school
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What information is legally required for governors to hold your school to account? Find out where your statutory obligations lie and the best ways to provide information to your governors
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School staff are your most important and costly asset. Download this infographic for 15 top tips to manage your staffing budget
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Preparing your annual finance report for governors? Check out these top tips to encourage the best communication
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The summer is a good time for carrying out premises maintenance works. Cate Hart offers advice on planning and management
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Sourcing and managing goods and services through effective contracts is key in getting value for money. Cate Hart explains how to quality assure works
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For a SBM, making meaningful contributions to senior meetings might seem a challenge. Cate Hart offers some advice for bringing business strategy to the table
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School business leaders, headteachers and governors are at the forefront of preventing fraud in schools. Culture, ethos and training are key, as well as robust processes
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Procurement has never been more challenging for SBMs. Download and use this ‘Decision Tree’ to help you make those all-important decisions
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Appraising staff can be stressful for all involved. We have nine top tips to ensure you are conducting appraisals in a sensitive, professional manner