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,