Plan for the Future: Workforce Edition
Succession Planning and Workforce Development
SEMINAR BRieF
Workforce planning is about more than just filling roles - it's about building a strategy for the future. Learn how to identify skills gaps, develop succession plans and align workforce strategies with your school's long-term goals. This session will give you the tools to futureproof your school's staffing needs.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
Strategies for workforce planning that anticipates future needs.
Methods to identify and develop key talent within the school.
Tips for succession planning and staff retention.
Approaches to align workforce planning with school goals.
Guidelines for adapting workforce strategies to changing demands.
TAKE HOME POINTS
Succession planning templates, workforce development strategies, HR alignment tools.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO
Want to plan the future of their school's workforce and ensure the right people are in the right roles.
Clare Skinner
About the speaker
Clare has worked in the academy sector since 2013. Starting out in a four-form entry middle school in Worcestershire, then moving into a six-form entry secondary school with 6th Form in South Birmingham. Since January 2025, Clare has taken up the role of CFOO in the newly formed West Midlands Academy Trust. Her roles have seen her leading on finance, HR, estates, GDPR, H&S, network and marketing.
Clare has a degree in Business Administration, Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management and Level 7 Diploma in School Finance & Operational Leadership. Clare has also held the roles of governor, chair of governors, trustee and is currently member on a small MAT in Worcestershire.
She is passionate about the vital role SBPs play in the education sector and a keen advocate for the development and recognition of those undertaking the roles.