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Independent Schools Conference 2025

The Independent Schools Conference welcomes headteachers and senior leaders for two days of meaningful collaboration and fresh thinking on adapting, preparing for challenges and supporting pupils to reach their full potential.

Following changes to VAT, it’s a crucial time for independent schools across the country, with leaders seeking new ways to mitigate future risks, drive innovation, build successful partnerships and elevate outcomes for their pupils.

Held at the NEC, Birmingham across 19th-20th November, the conference is the ultimate destination to make connections, source solutions and discover innovation to help leaders future proof their school, communicate their unique offering and better support pupils reach their full potential.

The conference is free to attend for all visitors representing independent schools. To secure complimentary places simply click the button below and select ‘public sector’ as your attendee type.

SATIPS
Official Partner of the Independent Schools Conference

SATIPS is all about bringing the teaching community together, providing a forum for teachers and teaching assistants to share knowledge and ideas and take advantage of the range of resources we provide. Benefits include specialist publications, training, webinars, student competitions, access to preferred suppliers, and much more.

Be Part of the UK’s Leading Independent School Event

30+
Industry-leading speakers providing actionable insights and best practice guidance

30+
Hours of CPD-certified content tailored to the most pressing challenges facing independent schools

100+
Dedicated independent school suppliers showcasing innovative solutions and products

500+
Fellow independent school leaders to meet, connect and collaborate with

The Flagship Event for Independent Schools

Unlock Insight, Innovation and Impact

✅ Discover innovative solutions to help you adapt and prepare for upcoming challenges

✅ Explore effective ways to transform your marketing strategy and showcase your unique offering to potential pupils

✅Meet, connect and spark new ideas senior leaders from other independent schools

✅Gain best practice insights on how to support equality and inclusion and wellbeing, and create a nurturing learning environment for your pupils

✅ Save time and money procuring solutions across our wider exhibition at the co-located Schools & Academies Show

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Co-Located with the SAASHOW

Following a successful launch in 2024, the Independent Schools Conference will once again return to the heart of the Schools & Academies Show, so all attendees can benefit from unlimited peer-networking, unrivalled CPD-content and an exhibition hosting over 200+ suppliers, offering cost-effective solutions, products and services.

#SAASHOW

An Unmissable Education Event For School Leaders

Trusted by Independent School Leaders:

  • Such a positive atmosphere and so many new ideas to take back to my school! The day was packed with informative talks from experts speakers and the buzz of innovative exhibitors who took a real interest in my school's needs. I'll be back next year!

    Teacher of Learning Support and English, Ampleforth College




  • It is singularly the best method of hearing the most up to date guidance and advice from key figures in the industry. An excellently curated and led conference.

    Deputy Headteacher

  • A conference where, as a school leader, you find the concerns and thoughts you have been mulling over in isolation are being discussed by peers and solutions are being articulated.

    Director of Safeguarding and Compliance

  • An excellent event, which I’d recommend to any education professional.

    Headteacher

  • This is hands down the best conference I attend every year. Many of the others centre around eminent speakers pontificating but not really giving you any "off the shelf" solutions. This conference shows you an issue and then presents you with the partners that help you to solve it. Brilliant.

    Headteacher

  • Really good show, lots of inspirational ideas, will look forward to networking again.

    Deputy Head, Bestwood Village School

  • Felt that the event began with a strong theme and the talks were connected to that theme. This made the event very cohesive and I learned a lot.

    Programme Manager - International and Independent Schools

  • A great way to meet like-minded people.

    Head of Safeguarding

  • A well organised, interesting and informative conference. Would highly recommend.

    Chair of Governors

  • This was a well-organised conference with a broad spectrum of topical themes and briefings in plenary and break-out sessions that are carefully designed to appeal to independent school leaders and managers. I would recommend attendance at this conference to meet others and to learn useful insights.

    Head of Communications

  • I look forward to this conference every year. Its a great place for school leaders and senior managers to come together to share their thoughts on current trends in education. There are ample networking opportunities and the plenary talks and sessions are thoughtful crafted to make the most of our time away from school.

    Director of Marketing and Community Engagement