Inflation, interest rates, economic growth and financial markets all influence a school's financial planning. But what do they mean in practical terms when a governing body prepares its budget? Join financial expert Mia Kriegler from Kruger International for a practical webinar exploring the economic factors that impact school budgets, what governing bodies should be aware of, and how to make better-informed financial decisions.

Click here to register - 12 August 2026 | 14:30

With rising operational costs and inconsistent state funding, schools need sharper financial insight than ever. Learn how to build realistic budgets, account for hidden expenses, and ensure responsible financial planning for the year ahead.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 30 July at 14:30

Click on the links below to register for the webinars:    

• 30 July: The real cost of schooling: What governors need to know about budgeting for 2026
• 13 August: The politics of schooling: Understanding how political agendas influence your school
• 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

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.