An exciting one-day Academic Conference focusing on Maximising Pupils' Potential

Held at Downe House’s campus in Cold Ash, Berkshire - on Thursday 13 June

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Heads, Deputies and CEOs, Governors, Curriculum Leaders, Heads of Sixth Form, Heads of Careers and Teachers

We are delighted that AMANDA SPIELMAN MA ACA, HM Chief Inspector at Ofsted (2017-2023), and the Principal of Gordonstoun, LISA KERR DL, will be our keynote speakers. They will also be joined by JANE BOARDMAN OBE, creative strategist and brand communications consultant and former CEO of M&C Saatchi Talk with three decades of experience providing counsel to boards and C-suites of the world’s largest consumer brands.Their keynote addresses will be followed by a Q&A session.

The event schedule also features breakout sessions led by senior figures from education and business from across the UK. There will be excellent networking opportunities along with invaluable CPD, too – all with outstanding Downe House hospitality! (Each Delegate ticket includes a delicious lunch and afternoon tea.)

The combination of Amanda, Ofsted’s longest-serving Chief Inspector, Lisa, who has been appointed Principal of George Watson’s College in Edinburgh from August 2024, and Jane, who has been pro-actively involved in talent management and culture initiatives at M&C Saatchi Group, will set the tone for a highly stimulating and thought-provoking conference.

We are also thrilled to have an exciting line up of other senior educators and business leaders (listed below) who will run a series of breakout sessions during the event.

Breakout /CPD Sessions

One goal of the Conference is to bring together many educators from across the maintained and independent sectors so that we learn from each other – our programme of guest speakers and breakout session leaders is tailored to deliver just that – all with a focus on how educators can Maximise Pupils' Potential:

(Please note, each delegate can choose two of these breakout sessions to attend when booking.)

DAISY CHRISTODOULOU
Author and Director of Education at No More Marking
Will Technology Transform Education?

WILL GOLDSMITH
Head of Bedales, Independent Day and Boarding School in Petersfield
Challenging the Paradigm: Reforming the Secondary Curriculum in the UK

PROFESSOR CASSIE WILSON
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Experience) University of Bath
Ensuring Students Thrive at University and Beyond

JONATHAN MITCHELL
Deputy Director : Future Skills and Innovation at ifATE
Discovering Degree Apprenticeships

CHLOE COMBI
Best-Selling Author, Global Speaker, Futurist, Researcher & Consultant
Primary Expertise in Young People - Generation Z and Generation A
Understanding the Mindset of the Next Generation

Arranging Your Travel

Delegates from the same school are encouraged to travel together - either car-share or by train. We are offering a mini-bus transfer option from the local Thatcham train station (free of charge) bookable at the time you purchase your delegate passes. Parking spaces (free of charge) are also bookable for those travelling by car.

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