Michelle Plumtree

CFO, Learning without Limits Academy Trust

With a strong background in finance and leadership, Michelle brings a wealth of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and risk management. She is dedicated to ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the trust, enabling it to provide high-quality education to all pupils. Michelle has a proven track record of implementing effective financial controls and an approach which focuses on maximising the impact of financial resources whilst supporting the strategic aims of the trust. Her leadership and expertise have been instrumental in navigating complex financial landscapes and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Michelle collaborates closely with senior leadership, trustees, and other stakeholders to align financial practices with the trust's mission and vision. She is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and improve educational outcomes and enhance financial and operational efficiencies.

Hall 9

1 Series three

Strategic resourcing: Real experiences using ICFP for staffing decisions

Designed for trust leaders who are either not yet using Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning (ICFP) or who want to strengthen their approach, this session will explore the use of ICFP across trusts of different sizes to support strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and long-term sustainability. Drawing on real examples, Julie and Michelle will highlight practical implementation approaches and how they have handled the challenges involved, including the cultural shifts needed to embed the system beyond finance teams. They will speak to their application of ICFP across primary and secondary, its use for early recruitment planning, and for staff redeployment to align with curriculum needs and pupil numbers.