Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management Programme Factsheet Programme Overview The ILM Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management is designed for experienced SBMs who want to develop their leadership and management skills. An overview of the content of the Level 5 Diploma is detailed below. In order to complete the assessment tasks you will need to ensure you have made arrangements with your supporting school to enable you to cover all of the content of all of the phases and have access to all related information. Phase 1: Online induction Phase 2: Leading and managing self and others ying the qualities that successful managers and leaders need. There is a strong emphasis on time management, delegation, wellbeing, stress management and effective communication. es that enable teams to move forward effectively. There is an emphasis on motivational theory, coaching, giving and receiving feedback and performance management. extended services agenda and discusses marketing theories. Phase 3: Leading and managing the business of schools school’s vision for learning. The changing contexts of schools and the key concepts and techniques in guiding the strategic direction of school are also explored. will enable you to identify the development needs of the school. It also considers the involvement of stakeholders in the strategic decision-making process. the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. The need to link development planning to the school’s financial planning is highlighted, and the unit also considers approaches to risk management and business continuity planning. Phase 4: Leading and managing school improvement the school improvement agenda. Theories and models of school improvement are considered and placed in the context of national policy developments. t 2: Leading and managing change focuses on understanding how people react within the change process. A consideration of culture, transition and influences on change is also undertaken. Management of the tactical and strategic dimensions of change is discussed. procurement strategies within the public sector. Phase 5: Programme reflection and completion Programme Structure The Level 5 Diploma is approximately one year long. Below is an indicative timeline which illustrates how you will progress through the programme. There is normally 3-4 weeks between the hand in of one Phase and the start of the next Phase. Phase One – Online induction Preparatory activities and a webconference with your facilitators and fellow participants. Phase Two - Leading and managing self and others Face-to-face workshop (2 full days) Engages you with the concept of management as a conscious activity which requires a particular set of skills for success. Three areas of activity are considered: self-management, management of internal groups and management of external groups. Online learning and unit assessment Phase Three - Leading and managing the business of schools Face-to-face workshop (2 full days) Teaches you to enhance your contribution to the strategic direction of your school, and the management of projects and initiatives Online learning and unit assessment Phase Four- Leading and managing school improvement Face-to-face workshop (2 full days) Enables you to focus on your contribution to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the school. Brings together phases 2 and 3 and prepares you for progression to the Advanced Diploma in School Business Management (ADSBM) programme. Online learning and unit assessment Phase Five - Programme reflection and completion Telephone interview/webconference Enables you to reflect on your learning from the programme and your future development plans The cost of the programme is to be confirmed but is likely to be around £1600 which is reduced from the usual rate. Schools will also be eligible to apply for a Scholarship to reduce the fees further by £700.00 Scholarships will be available to eligible applicants through the school business management national scholarship scheme,