Should there be any reason to evacuate the building – e.g. fire alarm – please follow colleagues onto the multi-use games area and line up out there in your schools. Guest speakers: please locate staff with black lanyards and line up with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Health & Safety
Safeguarding
If you have any safeguarding concerns on the day, please check the posters around the school site or report to one of the Trust DSLs onsite, including Gary Phillips, Alison Harbottle and Maria Chalcroft.
If I work in the Trust, do I need to bring ID/wear my school lanyard?
Yes, this is essential! Please make sure that you wear your school lanyard at all times to ensure site security.
I’ve lost my personalised timetable; how do I get a new one?
The conference helpdesk will be able to provide a printout of your personalised timetable on the day.
Do I need to bring lunch?
A choice of hot meal at lunchtime (chicken / vegan / vegetarian, gluten-free) is provided on the day for all members of staff who have registered. If you would prefer something else, you're welcome to bring your own lunch.
What time does it start and finish?
Registration opens at 8:00am for a prompt 9:00am start. The final Keynote sessions end at 3:15pm and the conference site closes at 4:00pm.
How can I contact the organisers?
The team email address is conference@tcset.org.uk. There will also be a helpdesk on the day in the conference reception area (Charter School East Dulwich Library).
If it is a non-working day, do I have to attend – and if I do attend, will I get paid?
You do not have to attend if you do not normally work on Mondays. However, you are welcome to attend and can claim one day’s overtime.
Is there parking?
Onsite parking is extremely limited on site and will be restricted to conference facilitators and those staff with a blue disability badge. There are cycle bays on the school site or staff are encouraged to get public transport on the day.
How do I get there?
The school address is 72J East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8EY.
Public transport
- The Charter School East Dulwich is a brief (5min) walk from East Dulwich train station, served by national rail from London Bridge, and is directly served by bus routes 37 and 42.
- Lordship Lane is a short walk way and well served with bus routes 40, 176, 185 and P13.
- Denmark Hill station is a 20min walk and served by bus routes 40, 176 and 484.
Bicycle
There are onsite bike racks inside the front entrance area on East Dulwich Grove.
PLEASE NOTE: the main entrance to the school is on East Dulwich Grove; the Jarvis Road entrance will not be accessible to conference attendees on the day.
How can I contact the speakers?
Via the conference team on conference@tcset.org.uk.
Will any students be on site?
No.
Is there WiFi access?
Yes – the Guest WiFi login will be shared on the day.
Will the sessions be recorded?
No. However, there will be a photographer on site. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please let the photographer know on the day.
What's the dress code?
Smart-casual weather-appropriate clothes are acceptable.
If I work part-time, am I expected to attend for the whole day?
No, you can choose to attend for your normal hours, though you are of course welcome to stay for the whole day. Please speak to your Line Manager.
Will there be drinking water available on the day?
There are several water stations around the site, along with a number of water coolers, where you will be able to refill your own water bottle with chilled and filtered water – please remember to bring a water bottle with you.
