2025 ISBL Symposium Events

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 - Sustainability

Leading the way in sustainable School Leadership

Date: 30 September 2025

Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Location: Millennium Point, Birmingham

Why Attend?

The DfE’s 2025 Climate Action Plan deadline is fast approaching. Are you ready to lead your school or trust towards a sustainable future

The Sustainability Symposium is your opportunity to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future for your school. This one-day event brings together school business professionals, sustainability experts, and education leaders to explore practical strategies, share success stories, and build confidence in climate leadership.

Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your impact, this symposium will equip you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to lead with purpose.

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

Click here to book now!

With the Department for Education’s 2025 Climate Action Plan deadline on the horizon, school business professionals are uniquely positioned to lead the charge toward a more sustainable education sector. The ISBL Sustainability Specialist Symposium is your opportunity to gain the tools, insights, and connections needed to drive meaningful change.

This CPD-accredited event will empower you to:

✅ Develop a Climate Action Plan – Receive expert guidance and leave with a working draft tailored to your school or trust.

📊 Master the Greener Schools Index – Learn how to benchmark, track, and measure your sustainability efforts.

🎓 Achieve CPD Accreditation – Enhance your professional standing and leadership credentials.

📘 Align with ISBL Sustainability Standards – Integrate sustainability into your operational strategy with confidence.

⚙️ Link Sustainability to Operational Excellence – Discover how reducing waste and improving efficiency supports long-term resilience.

🤝 Network with Peers and Experts – Connect with like-minded professionals and learn from sector leaders

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.

Event Highlights

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Helen Burge sets the tone for a day of learning, collaboration, and action.
Sponsored Keynote Sessions
Hear from leading voices in sustainability and education.
Understanding & Measuring Sustainability
Paul Edmond guides you through assessing your school’s sustainability needs and setting achievable goals.
Greener Schools Index – Zenergi
Discover how your school compares and where you can make the biggest difference.
ISBL Sustainability Standards & OPEX
Helen Burge explores how sustainability aligns with operational excellence.
Case Study: Sustainability Leadership in Action
Hear from speakers with real-world success story of embedding sustainability into school culture.
Let’s Go Zero: Whole School Approach
Learn how schools are transforming their practices with support from the Let’s Go Zero initiative.
Practical Opportunities for Change
Explore DfE-backed solutions in energy procurement, waste water management, and energy audits.
Interactive Q&A: What Can Your School Be Doing?
Engage with experts and peers to find answers and spark ideas.
Reflection & Action Planning
Leave with a clear Climate Action Plan, a priority matrix, and a list of quick wins tailored to your school.