Lead sponsor
Programme
Thursday
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Registration
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Networking and exhibition
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Welcome from Optimus Education
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Leading through uncertainty
Navigate your trust through a changing landscape, discuss lessons from the last 12 months, and scan the horizon for potential pitfalls.
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Turbulence – lessons from the highs and lows of leadership
Hear the journey of a leader who has led through turbulence and change and discover the lessons they wish they had been taught beforehand.
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Reclaim energy spend to bolster revenue budgets
Explore how trusts are unlocking over £100m in fully funded LED and solar projects, positively impacting finances, learning environments and the climate.
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Q&A
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Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition
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Workshop choices one
1A Future proof your trust
Discuss how you would react to challenging situations through case study scenarios to future proof your trust, ensuring stability and growth.
1B Growing your people
Develop your staff's offer and ensure you are producing leaders at all levels who live and support your trust values.
1C Financial models
GAG pooling or top slicing, that is the question. Discuss benefits and limitations to inform your strategic direction.
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Attracting pupils, boosting budgets
Discover how you can market the quality of your provision to combat falling birth rates and attract families through your gates, boosting your per pupil funding.
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Collaboration in action
What has been on your to-fix list for too long? Spark connections with other leaders and discuss your challenges.
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Lunch, networking and exhibition
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Workshop choices two
2A SEND provision
Lead high-quality SEND provision across your trust and develop practices to learn and share knowledge across your schools.
2B Change leadership
Lead with confidence through change, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and adaptability.
2C People focused financial efficiency
Find financial efficiencies while ensuring your trust staff are at the heart of all decision making.
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Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition
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Developing your trust wide AI strategy
AI is intertwined through all areas of education. Consider how to develop your trust strategy to promote innovation and ensure safety.
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