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9:35am to 9:45am | Opening Keynote from the Independent Schools Council

  • Understanding the situation the sector currently finds itself in.

  • As a sector leader what do your priorities need to be?

  • How do we make the case for the important role that independent schools play in the wider state of education?

Session Hosted by:

The Independent Schools Council

9:45am to 10:05am | The Next Steps for Cross Sector Partnerships and for Independent Schools

  • Where are partnerships currently, and what are the next steps for expanding their scale into new sectors and across the country?

  • The success of partnerships so far, and how the scope of partnerships can be expanded to cover SEND and looked-after children to help catalyse and improve the education Sector as a whole.

  • Future plans to establish impact reporting to help share examples of best practice and encourage further collaboration.

Confirmed Speakers:

Dr Joe Spence, Former Master
Dulwich College Incoming CEO
School Partnership Alliance

Oliver Blond
CEO
School Partnerships Alliance

10:15am to 10:45am | Session Hosted by Amazon Business - Supporting Independent Schools in the Changing Economic Environment

Session Hosted by:

Amazon Business

10:55am to 11:40am | A Brave New World: The Current State of the Independent Education Landscape and the Future of the Market

  • What are the key trends that we’re seeing and expect to emerge in the market for Independent Schools in England and the sector as a whole?

  • As the market for Independent Schools changes what should be high on the priority list to we ensure that the value of independent education remains clear, and that we continue to deliver excellent educational experiences and outcomes for children?

  • What could changes in the demographics in the independent education market mean for your school in day to day life?

  • How will different types of independent school continue to fit into the educational ecosystem and into the current economy should economic challenges arise?

Confirmed Speakers:

Fiona Boulton OBE
Director of Independent Schools
United Learning

Sarah Cunnane
Head of Media and Communications
Independent Schools Council

Emilie Darwin
Deputy CEO
IAPS

Robin Fletcher
CEO
BSA Group

Anita Gleave
Founder and CEO
Chatsworth Schools

11:50am to 12:20pm | Keynote Address from the Independent Schools Inspectorate - Insights from Inspection

  • Thematic analysis of recommended next steps from ISI inspections

  • Developments in ISI’s inspection methodology

  • Promoting a shared understanding of the impact of effective quality assurance in education

Confirmed Speaker:

Vanessa Ward
Chief Inspector
Independent Schools Inspectorate

12:30pm to 1:00pm | Independent but Not Alone - Lessons Learnt From Across the Sector and Across the Globe for Educational Excellence

  • Being brave enough to look beyond your own gates for new opportunities and solutions to create a more rounded educational experience.

  • Empowering your staff to join the global educational community and leveraging this into a culture of autonomy, curiosity, and continual development.

  • Understanding the world of post-18 options available to students and crafting your educational offering to best prepare them for whatever their path may be.

Confirmed Speaker:

Oanh Crouch
Director of Education
Globeducate

1:10pm to 1:55pm | No Stone Unturned - Investigating the Available Business Options for Your School Regarding VAT

  • Considerations to ensure any audits or modelling of how VAT changes may affect your school are correct.

  • Different forms of restructure available to you, deciding on if they’re right for your school and understanding their benefits and consequences

  • Options on fee collection to offset VAT and how these may interact with future policy implementation.

Confirmed Speakers:

Kieran Smith
Partner, VAT and Customs Duty Services
Crowe

Sarah Cunnane
Head of Media and Communications
Independent Schools Council

2:05 pm to 2:50pm | Viva la Digital Revolution: How Independent Schools Can Lead the Way for Tech Based and AI Integrated Education

  • Is the rise of AI the tip of the iceberg of the next generational digital leap forward or just a shiny new toy to play with?

  • How can new technological advancements like AI create never before thought of opportunities across school business and teaching and revolutionise the way we work and educate?

  • How do you work with your senior digital staff to ensure an effective holistic implementation of technology into your school?

  • The importance of digital embracement and skills in preparing pupils for a rapidly changing modern world.

Confirmed Speakers:

David Horton
Chair of Digital Advisory Group, ISC
Head of Digital Strategy, Orwell Park School

Adam Zivanic
Deputy Head Teaching & Innovation
City of London School

Dr Alexandra Read
Head of Learning Technology
Girls’ Day School Trust

Steve Birtles
Head of Digital Teaching and Learning
Eton College

Sarah Cunnane
Head of Media and Communications
Independent Schools Council

3:00pm to 3:30pm | Diversifying Income: Is Philanthropy the Answer?

  • Why now is the time to focus on development.

  • The integral role of senior leadership in development.

  • A case study on how to effectively engage with your community and grow philanthropy.

  • Top tips on how to achieve development success.

Confirmed Speakers:

Jonny Hylton
Foundation Director
Reigate Grammar School

Lou Bennett
CEO
The Institute of Development Professionals in Education