FEDSAS has officially launched The School Compass - a new video series focusing on conversations that shape education and school governance.

Click here for the playlist.

Poor HR decisions can lead to costly disputes. Learn the biggest mistakes schools make when managing dismissals, and gain practical guidance on lawful processes, documentation, and avoiding unnecessary financial and reputational damage.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 27 August at 16:00

This webinar is designed for Governing Bodies and School Leadership, providing a framework for developing a dynamic and actionable 3-5 year Strategic Plan. We will move beyond a static document to focus on practical implementation and accountability.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 26 August at 16:00

Click on the links below to register for the webinars:      

• 26 August: Strategic planning as a necessity: Crafting a future-proof roadmap for independent school sustainability
• 27 August: How NOT to fire someone: The mistakes that cost schools money
• 3 September: SGB elections made simple: Planning for a smooth election season
• 22 October: The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school

Click here for the complete schedule.

There was a time when education moved faster than society. Schools introduced new ideas. Teachers carried knowledge into communities. Universities shaped economies. The classroom was where the future arrived first.

Today, the opposite is increasingly true.

For the first time in many years, South African schools are not simply managing budgets — they are managing pressure from every direction. We recently presented a webinar where we stated that the role of the SGB should shift from “approving the budget” to “interrogating strategy”. To move from a mindset of managing the budget to designing financial resilience. 

Education remains the largest area of government expenditure, yet the reality on the ground tells a more complex story...

If you're a Principal, Deputy Principal or Departmental Head dreaming of leading your own school or taking it to the next level... This is your launchpad!

An exclusive 8-month SACE Registered Leadership program for high-potential school leaders to build future-fit skills, confidence, and a leadership network — guided by an industrial psychologist.