Shaping the Future of Independent Education

18th & 19th November 2026
NEC, Birmingham

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Practical Solutions for Independent Schools Navigating Change

Join Heads, Bursars, Governors and senior leaders for two days of fresh thinking and innovation on financial sustainability, pupil recruitment, reputation, staffing and operational resilience at the NEC, Birmingham this November.

This flagship event has been designed to deliver actionable insights and real solutions to the challenges facing independent schools right now. Hear what’s working in leading schools, connect with peers facing the same pressures, and leave with:

  • New ideas to strengthen your school’s long-term sustainability

  • Practical solutions to reduce operational pressure

  • A clearer understanding of sector change and policy direction

  • Valuable peer connections you can rely on beyond the event

  • Greater confidence in your strategic decision-making

  • Supplier contacts matched to your school’s priorities

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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.

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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+
Groundbreaking independent school solution providers showcasing innovative products and services

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

The Flagship Event for Independent Schools

Unlock Insight,
Innovation and Impact

✅Source innovative solutions to help you lead with confidence in a post-VAT landscape

✅ Discover actionable insights from leaders on effective governance, upskilling leaders, curriculum reform and boosting pupil engagement

✅Connect with thousands of sector experts, decision makers and innovative solutions providers all under one roof at one event

✅Gain inspiration from independent schools leading in best practice and driving sector-wide transformation

✅ Save time and money procuring solutions to the critical pain points facing your school

2025 SPEAKERS:

  • Gemma Cook
    Deputy Head (Pupil Achievement)
    The Croft Preparatory

  • Andrew Lewer MBE
    Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Independent Education

  • Suzie Longstaff
    Principal
    London Park Schools

  • Gemma Davies
    Head
    Alleyn's Oakfield

  • Jonathan Wadge
    Headmaster
    Lochinver House School

  • Lisa Crook
    Deputy Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation, Banstead Prep School

  • Rob Ford
    Founding Headteacher
    St Michael Abbey School

  • Rudi Eliott Lockhart
    Chief Executive Officer
    Independent Schools Association

  • Sallie Greenhalgh
    Trust Lead for Digital Learning and Innovation, The Unicorn School

  • Tej Lander
    Headteacher
    Norfolk House School

  • Virginia Parkes
    Director of Learning and Professional Development, AGBIS

  • David Woodgate
    Chief Executive, The Independent Schools Bursars' Association

  • Dorothy McLaren
    Chief Executive Officer
    Schools' Enterprise Association (SEA)

  • Dr Tom Durno
    Deputy Head (Academic), Alleyns School

Co-located with the #SAASHOW
An Unmissable Education Event For School Leaders

The Independent Schools Conference will be co-located with the Schools & Academies Show and the EdTech Summit - hosting 200+ leading suppliers and welcoming 4000+ education leaders. Your free ticket to the Independent Schools Conference provides access to all show content, exhibition and features, so you can benefit from connecting with a wider audience, accessing more CPD and meeting with a diverse range of market-leading education suppliers all at one event!

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

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