Michael’s unique blend of commercial and educational experience and operational and financial background has seen him work across several different schools in London and the East of England. Michael has worked alongside headteachers in primary, secondary and special schools, as a school business manager, operations manager and finance manager. He demystifies school finance and removes all the jargon which so often create fear and confusion for headteachers.

His practical approaches and straightforward and realistic style are perfect for time-poor school leaders who want to focus on the strategic and improve their knowledge and confidence.

Michael Hewstone, Leadership Coach in a meeting

Your warm, accessible tone shines through, and I can see how valuable this will be for busy headteachers. 

Once again, you’ve taken what could easily be a dry topic and made it genuinely engaging.”

J.P.

Michael Hewstone, Leadership Coach reading on a sofa

“This is the book that I realised I had to write after asking educational professionals what they needed.

This is a book for headteachers and school leaders, teachers and governors, who want a sound understanding of school finance. It is for those people who work in education primarily because they have a love for children and want to see them develop and thrive as they move through the school system.

This is designed to be a resource for those who need a good, solid understanding of school finances in a quick and accessible way.”