Professional communities thrive when practitioners can easily connect. At ISBL, we believe in the power of networks and peer-to-peer interaction. As well as our regional and national events, we support local gatherings, more formal local groups and established regional SBP associations.

Many local and regional groups have been developed by school business professionals, giving up their time to support others over the last three decades. They offer important instant access to peer-to-peer support for school business professionals across the country. These groups intimately understand the local context and provide a sympathetic ear to colleagues in their locality. They also advocate on behalf of their members to provide SBPs with a regional voice.

The groups listed below have a formal affiliation with ISBL. Working in partnership with these groups, ISBL assists with the dissemination of policy developments, CPD opportunities and the latest practice innovation. We also act as conduits between the regions and central government on relevant policy issues and concerns.

If you’re linked to a local or regional group and would like more information about affiliation, including regional group membership then please email us at membership, and we'll provide you with more information.

The Department for Education has a list of local networks available here.

Association of Business Leaders in Education (ABLE)

www.ablepro.info

chair@able-pro.co.uk

www.schoolbusinessmanager.uk

admin@schoolbusinessmanager.uk