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We are pleased to announce this exclusive one-day future proofing conference dedicated to empowering independent school leaders to deepen your social impact, deliver value for money education and establish a strong workplace culture with high quality, well-rounded leadership.
Join us as we delve into crucial topics like creative financial planning, HR law updates for 2024/25, and transforming your school into a robust commercial enterprise. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of strategic financial management or exploring flexible working models to meet your staffing needs, this conference offers tailored sessions led by industry experts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and thought leaders in a collaborative environment designed to spark change and drive your school forward. From interactive workshops on boosting inspection readiness and fostering inclusion, to panel discussions about future-proofing your institution against political shifts, you’ll leave equipped with practical tools and fresh perspectives to enhance your leadership and operational efficiency. Book your spot today and be a part of an event that sets the stage for the next era of excellence in independent education.
This Future Proofing Conference will enable you to:
- Identify key financial risks and opportunities and apply strategic planning to maximize resources.
- Understand the latest updates in employment law and prepare to implement these changes effectively.
- Recognize the elements that transform a school into a thriving commercial enterprise and apply these principles to your management practices.
- Develop actionable plans for implementing flexible working arrangements and inclusive practices to attract and retain diverse talent.
- Apply leadership techniques that embrace change and drive school improvement while maintaining high yet realistic expectations.
- Formulate strategies to future-proof your school against upcoming political and educational shifts, using insights shared from various educational settings.
- Implement best practices from workshops aimed at inspection readiness, complaint reduction, and optimization of staff time and resources.
- Plan and initiate cross-sector partnerships that leverage community resources and enhance the school’s social and educational impact.
Who is this Independent schools conference for ?
- CEOs of Independent school groups
- School owners & proprietors
- Headteachers & Senior leaders
- Bursars & Business managers
- HR Managers & teams
- Compliance leaders and teams
- Inclusion, SEND & SEMH leads
Future Proofing your Financial Planning and Risk Management
David Woodgate, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association
- Financial planning in a changing landscape
- Getting the most out of your current resource pool
- Identifying and mitigating future risk
The essential HR roundup 2024/25
Steven Eckett, Partner & Head of employment, Summit Law LLP
- Employment law update; what do you need to know?
- Contracts, including School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
- Holiday pay update
- Flexible working proposals
- Family friendly rights
- What’s on the horizon?
Leading an Independent School as a commercial enterprise
Amit Mehta, Founder & CEO Inspired Learning Group
Morning Future Proofing workshops (choose one session to attend)
| Meeting your staffing needs with Flexible Working Models HR support on Flexible working requests Flexible working models of good practice Recruitment and attraction Hayley Mintern Partner Anderson Quigley (AQ) Ben Taylor Director of HR Francis Holland Schools | Long term strategy for Inclusion in independent schools A review of the current landscape with regard to pupils with SEND, and VAT exemptions for EHCP Key reasons to focus on developing a strengths-based, neuro-inclusive culture: countering the narrative of elitism & privilege Updating the role of SENDCos in the Independent sector Amanda Ross Scott, Senior SEND Associate, JMC Education |
Staff Retention & Teacher Professional Development
John Medlicott, Director JMC Education
Strong leadership through change for Independent school leaders
Sue Woodroofe, HMC Chair & Principal The Grammar School, Leeds
- Top tips on driving improvement
- Balancing high and realistic expectations
- Welcoming and embracing change
- Strengthening emotional resilience
Panel discussion: Future proofing your school a 5 year plan
With political changes disrupting the status quo, hear more about how other settings are preparing for the next five years.
Afternoon Future proofing workshops (choose one session to attend)
| Boost inspection readiness Effective pre-inspection preparation Demonstrating pupil progress Preparing staff for inspection Significant strengths –how do we prepare? John Medlicott, Director JMC Education | Reduce complaints and optimise staff time Practical Approaches to Complaints Management Effective communication strategies to address and resolve complaints and Build Trust Proactive engagement with parents through regular updates and transparent communication. Building trust by responding promptly and effectively to concerns and complaints. Strategies for maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a positive school culture. Malcolm Drakes, Senior Leadership Associate, JMC Education |
Afternoon future proofing workshops (choose one session to attend)
| Staff Retention strategies How to use psychometrics for staff personal development Andrew Thraves Anderson Quigley Charlotte Basran – Business Psychologist | Supporting Pupils Social, emotional and mental health needs post Covid The mental health epidemic How do we support pupils with SEMH Pastoral support Building SEMH into the curriculum Matthew Adshead Former Chairman and Director, Board of Directors at the Independent Schools Council (ISC) & Tom Fortes-Mayer, Harley St Therapist |
“Well presented and aimed – clearly they knew their audience and just what it wanted to hear!
“Very informative, very relaxed and great to meet others”
“Very knowledgeable and friendly speakers with a breadth of experience. Some really key points to take away.”
“Very informative and experienced voices”
“Extremely organised and very informative”
“Good organisation and varied well experienced speakers”
“The speakers were knowledgeable and informative”
Feedback from the Preparing for Change to Independent School Inspections September 2023
FRIDAY, 8th NOVEMBER 2024
America Square, London
Conference Fee
£325 + VAT (£390.00)
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