10/11/03 - Resource Management Event for Schools and Educational Establishments

On Thursday 13thNovember from 9am, Cumbria County Council’s Local Education Service is holding a Resource Management Event for schools and educational establishments at the new Jubilee Grandstand at Carlisle Race Course.  The event aims to help these establishments become better financial managers and buyers of goods and services while recognising their best value responsibilities.  The event will also give representatives of these establishments the opportunity to meet providers of various services to schools including business units within the County Council and Capita.  

Over 40 traders will exhibit a range of supplies throughout the day.  School representatives will be able to attend various seminars and workshops focusing on bank account advice, how to apply for various grants, health and safety issues and an update on next years budget settlement.  Schools and Local Education Authorities from other parts of the North of England will also be attending.