Lead sponsor
Programme
Thursday
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Registration, exhibition and refreshments
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Welcome and housekeeping
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Chair’s welcome and Employment law update
Gain practical insights into the latest developments in employment legislation, including the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Employment Rights Bill.
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Creating a culture of wellbeing
Foster a workplace culture where wellbeing is embedded at every level. Strengthen morale, enhance collaboration, and improve retention by nurturing an environment where employees feel valued and able to thrive.
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Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition
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Workshop choices one
1A Restructure and change management
With almost nine in ten school leaders reviewing staffing structures, a clear restructure plan is essential.
Ensure a smooth consultation process by communicating effectively and involving the right stakeholders at the right time.
Ensure a smooth consultation process by communicating effectively and involving the right stakeholders at the right time.
1B Sustainable, long-term people strategy
Refresh, reflect and update your people strategy, identifying key priorities and potential risks.
1C Strengthening employee voice
Capture and amplify employee voice to enhance engagement, boost morale and increase retention.
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Workshop choices two
2A Tackling tricky absence cases with confidence
In this interactive session, explore three complex absence case studies. Gain tools to handle sensitive issues with confidence, empathy, sound judgment, and strong compliance awareness.
2B Rethinking performance management
Explore effective strategies to conduct performance appraisals that drive employee development and strengthen succession planning.
2C Harnessing AI for enhanced productivity
Optimise your time, reduce workload and improve efficiency by integrating AI into your role.
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Lunch, exhibition and networking
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Problem-solving clinic
Bring your complex issues, taking away useful advice and best practice.
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Keynote
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Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition
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Workshop choices three
3A Allegations against staff
Join a scenario-based workshop to explore how to conduct a good investigation and minimise risk through appropriate and strategic decisions.
3B Reinvigorate your recruitment strategy
Position and promote your school or trust as an employer of choice
Retaining great staff
Gain new ideas to boost staff retention by exploring how one school fosters a positive employer culture and offers tailored career pathways.
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Rethinking recruitment
Recruitment and retention challenges are at an all-time high across teaching, support, and leadership roles.
- Explore how to tap into a broader pool of talent by removing unintentional barriers in recruitment processes and thinking differently about how we attract, assess, and develop people.
- Leave with simple, actionable steps to expand your reach, strengthen retention, and future-proof your school workforce.
- Explore how to tap into a broader pool of talent by removing unintentional barriers in recruitment processes and thinking differently about how we attract, assess, and develop people.
- Leave with simple, actionable steps to expand your reach, strengthen retention, and future-proof your school workforce.