ISBL Symposium Events - expanding and growing to better support our members

  • ISBL Symposium Events

    ISBL is excited to announce the launch of our symposium events in 2025. These specialist events will focus exclusively on one discipline that is aligned with our professional standards for an entire day. This focused approach will give our members and non-members significant benefits and valuable takeaways.

Specialist Symposium - HR

Date: 24 September 2025

Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Location: IINSIDE by Melia Manchester Hotel, 1 First St, Manchester M15 4RP

Topics that will be covered:

What’s on the agenda?

We’re tackling the biggest HR challenges head-on:

The Employment Rights Bill – What it means for your staff, your policies, and your role. 

  •  The Return of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSNB) – Understanding its aims, progress, and implications for your school and staff. 

  • Teacher Pay and Conditions – Preparing for the 2025–26 pay award and upcoming changes to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. 

  • Staffing Challenges and Workforce Pressures – New rights for staff (from Day‑1 unfair dismissal rights to guaranteed hours), and what you must have in place to protect your school and staff. 

  • Flexible Working Regulations – Making flexible working the default and adapting policies, staff planning, and culture. 

  • Impending Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – New rules for pay from Day 1 and their impact on staffing and budgets. 

  • Social Media Checks – In an era of digital safeguarding and online reputation management, discover how to enhance your recruitment and due diligence processes with cutting-edge tools. 

Plus: Hear real-life case studies showing how schools are maximising the potential of their staff.

Event Sponsor

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Event Sponsor 〰️

With sweeping changes underway in education policy, 2025 is a pivotal year for school business professionals. The introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, ongoing teacher recruitment and retention challenges, and increasing pressure to deliver value for money amid budget constraints mean your HR strategy must be sharper than ever. 

That’s why we’re inviting you to our  HR Symposium – a focused, high-impact event designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and legal clarity to lead confidently through change. 

All sessions will be underpinned by the ISBL Professional Standards and practice-led case studies, so you can learn from other good practice happening across the sector.

Tickets are available for purchase through our website. Members can buy tickets for £200 plus VAT, while non-members can purchase them for £240 plus VAT.  

Your ticket includes access to workshops led by practitioners and specialists, networking opportunities with colleagues and our event sponsor, refreshment breaks, and lunch.