Sinéad Mc Brearty
Sinéad McBrearty is CEO at Education Support, the mental health and wellbeing charity for the education workforce across the UK. She advocates for a systemic approach to wellbeing for the education workforce, attending to the individual, the workplace and the wider policy environment.
Cassie Buchanan OBE
Trust CEO, leads a session celebrating the achievements of our schools and staff, looking ahead to what next to support us to continue achieving our mission of Better Futures for Children and Young People.
For our third session of the day, we invite you to choose from our selection of expert speakers below.
Josie Baker
140
We will discuss how AI is being, and could be, used in classrooms and pros and cons of students and teachers using it
Lucy Kynaston
133A
Explore approaches to tailoring teaching to better meet the needs of Pupil Premium students, with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom.
Andrew Somerville & Flo Anderson
130B
Careers Leaders from across the Trust will facilitate this workshopObjectives- To introduce our obligations under the “Gatsby Benchmarks”, particularly GB4 linking curriculum learning to careers- To consider the benefits of bring careers into subject curricula- To share ideas on how to do thisHow can classroom teachers in a primary and secondary setting highlight the relevance of their subject to careers in the real world and demonstrate how learning their subject can help students to be more effective in the workplace. Why is it important that teachers should do this?
Michael Eggleton
139
Through the work of the DFE's Behaviour Hub, Michael will share examples of how you can build a supportive whole school culture which improves pupil behaviour.
Charlie Evans
312
This session will introduce premises staff to processes and tools for streamlining their compliance tasks to reduce the admin burden as well as refresh them on their legal responsibilities.
Ellie Mellis
Assembly Hall
A look at how quality assurance processes can be aligned to monitor and strengthen the outcomes of Pupil Premium students.
Melissa Tofts
313
Contextual safeguarding: How we implemented learning from the last conference
Richard Hayes
Assembly Hall
An overview of Core Maths - a Level 3 qualification being taught at Charter East. What is the content and why should you teach it (aimed at maths teachers from other schools). How does it support other subjects (aimed at teachers of Science, Geography, History, Economics & Psychology)
Tabitha Petrie
Assembly Hall
At LPS we are in the process of developing a bespoke Year 6 Summer curriculum designed to help our children successfully transition to secondary school by alleviating the concerns many students have surrounding new environments, social pressures & change.
Aidan Gollaglee
Assembly Hall
A maths session exploring the importance of a common approach to mathematics by drawing on experiences of the medical profession. The workshop will look at how to create a culture of mathematics across various aspects, including professionalism within a team, opportunities for all students and agree pedagogical approaches.
Emily Watson
Assembly Hall
This session will explore the benefits and challenges of the "teacher as expert" model at A Level, focusing on how deep subject knowledge and explicit instruction can enhance student understanding in humanities and social science classrooms.
Mark Pain
130A
This session will explore how to create environments where Pupil Premium students feel included, valued, and motivated to succeed.
Maria Gershikov and Guillaume Meunier
Assembly Hall
Discover practical tips and techniques for using mini-whiteboards to boost engagement, check understanding, and support formative assessment in secondary classrooms.
Stuart Shum
121
We’ll consider the principles of flipped learning and how this approach can help maximise lesson time, support independent study, and enhance student progress.
Cathal Mc Anuff
Assembly Hall
London South Teaching School Hub is a Lead Partner for the University of Roehampton. The workshop will include information on; - how to become a teacher,- the qualifications needed,- gaining school experience,- funding options,- what it is like to train with the London South Teaching School Hub and our accredited provider Roehampton University,- how to apply.
Mari Pasantes Fernandez
314
Many pupils struggle with language, but how do we recognize when it's Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? This session explores key signs of DLD and practical strategies to support learning. I’ll draw on research from experts like Dorothy Bishop, Norbury et al. (2016), and interventions from ICAN and RADLD. Join me to ensure every child has the language skills they need to succeed!
Emily Crow
129
Audience: ECTS, support staff, non-teaching staff to know how to respond appropriately to children making poor choices.This practical session aims to upskill your behaviour management tool kit to confidently equip you with strategies to support students’ poor behaviour. Highlighting key findings from the EEF ‘Improving Behaviour in Schools’ Guidance, the session will look at the theory and how to implement this into your day-to-day practice.1. Understand the key theory behind effective behaviour policies2.Understand a range of behaviour management strategies3. Implementation of behaviour management strategies
Charmaine Lawrence
138
A dive into trauma-informed approaches in pastoral care and their role in supporting the emotional and academic development of vulnerable students.
Alexa Davies
128
Discover how the Impact Leader course can supercharge your leadership journey and unlock your full potential.Be inspired by the real stories of three dynamic participants who are driving meaningful change—especially for disadvantaged students—and transforming the future of learning in their schools.
Josh Eaton
Assembly Hall
The session covers research, issues and advice for inclusive RSE, including:1) Autism inclusive RSE based on Master's research working with autistic adults in the charity Safe Soulmates. Background and myths around autism and RSE, current research and suggestions for best practice. 2) LGBTQIA+ inclusive information, including why this is important post-Section 28, current issues and guidance navigating different topics, informed by training with LGBT+ Switchboard.3) Navigating sensitive topics and questions
Joe Stamp & Matt Spaul
Drama Studio
Explore how drama can be a powerful tool for inclusion, confidence-building and expression among Pupil Premium students.
Kate Dougall & Toni Malone
Assembly Hall
A discussion on inclusive practices in sixth form settings, and how they can support a wider range of learners to thrive.
Yinka Odunfa
136
A panel discussion / interactive session that explores practical techniques that enhance attendees' leadership capabilities to drive their teams toward innovation, productivity and ultimately success for themselves and the organization.
Will Stainsby & guests
135
We’ll look at how schools can support Pupil Premium students to maintain high aspirations throughout their educational journey.
Belinda Barrett
Main Library
A training session for anyone with line management responsibilities on having difficult conversations with your staff which focuses on equipping you with effective communication strategies to address sensitive issues with empathy and confidence.
Nathan Teckman
Assembly Hall
This session will focus on time-efficient feedback strategies that maintain impact while managing workload in writing-heavy subjects.
James Hartley
Assembly Hall
In this session, I’ll share how we spotted maths fluency as a key issue at The Belham and the steps we took to turn things around. I’ll talk through how we built a clear picture across the school, mapped out key fluency facts for each year group, got parents on board, made time for regular arithmetic practice, and helped pupils feel good about their fluency skills. You’ll leave with practical ideas to use back in school.
Elizabeth Todd
Assembly Hall
An exploration of the challenges and opportunities in delivering KS5 Maths, with a focus on supporting students' progression and confidence.
Emma Sheppard
Sixth Form Library
An overview of the findings of the 2024 Missing Mothers report and associated research outlining the impact of the motherhood penalty on our teacher workforce. In this session, we will explore how the recommendations from the report can be implemented in schools to bring about sustainable change to improve retention, gender equality and staff wellbeing.
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Emma Warsop
Assembly Hall
Oracy; The Research; Taking Action; Resources for the classroom; The future
Yanique Illidge & Emma Walkey-Williams
Assembly Hall
We’ll explore strategies for ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for students moving from primary to secondary, both pastorally and academically.
Emma Chan
201
An overview of practical, evidence-informed strategies for promoting positive behaviour and building a supportive school culture.
Maria Bateson
Assembly Hall
An overview of what is involved in an application to medicine/dentistry/vet science for teachers. Ways to support students in your classes and the most up to date information to ensure the right information is shared. What medical pathways looks like at TCSED.
Amber Harwood and Harry Peddle
203
Exploring the work we have done at Lyndhurst using technology such as Iris Connect to develop our Professional Development.
Sarah Botchway
204
This workshop aims to empower educators and leaders at all levels to drive workforce diversity in schools. Participants will explore challenges affecting diversity, gain insights into practical strategies for inclusive recruitment and leadership development, and leave with actionable steps to foster a more representative and equitable educational workforce.
Marcella Madden
Assembly Hall
This session will explore ways schools can engage more deeply with families and local communities to support student success and inclusion.
Nicola Jacobs & Robert Paul
137
Supported writing is a teaching approach which transforms teacher-led shared writing into collaborative independent writing, where everybody is working on their own unique outcome, workshop style! Charles Dickens Primary School uses it to teach writing in all year groups from Year 1 onwards, and the approach has just been successfully trialled in an EEF-funded pilot in Year 5. The positive impact on teacher enjoyment of teaching writing and on the children's engagement and outcomes has been significant. Nicola will talk through the findings from the recent pilot before she and Robert lead mini workshops, demonstrating how it works in KS1 and KS2.
Will Cannock
127
A practical guide for support staff on recognising needs and contributing to the success of SEND pupils in non-classroom roles.
Sarah Wordlaw
133
A reflection on the global, national and local context of violence against women and girls, and how we can begin to tackle this in primary schools.
Curtis Worrell
40
This session will explore how deficit narratives shape the school experience for both young people and educators—and what it takes to build schools rooted in equity. Drawing on Class 13’s new report An Argument for Possibility, the session will offer practical ways to shift thinking and embed equity meaningfully in school culture and systems.
Beth Harris
315
Learn how trauma-informed approaches and strong adult-student relationships can create safe, trusting, and effective learning environments.
For our final session we will split up into teams for role specific workshops.