Annual Conference Breakouts

PLEASE NOTE: There will be 4 breakout sessions in the morning, which will be repeated in the afternoon. You will receive a Survey Monkey link at a later date, which will allow you to select your two preferred breakout sessions.
 

Breakout A
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for School Governors
Speaker: Maria Strauss, Partner, Farrer & Co
A team from Farrer & Co, will explore a range of legal and other considerations highly relevant for governors on the current topic of ESG. The session will explore expectations of schools, legal issues within ESG and the early steps to developing a strategy.  

Breakout B
Investing In Your Most Important Resource – People
Speakers: Craig Vincent, Partner (Non-Legal), Head of HR Consultancy Services, Stone King LLP; Harriet Broughton, Partner, Stone King LLP and Anna Hyde, Senior HR Consultant, Stone King LLP
The Stone King team will explore how governors can invest in their most important asset by promoting a culture of personal growth and well-being as well as addressing current HR issues prevalent in schools.

Breakout C
How To Be a Net-Zero-Savvy School Governor
Speaker: Nigel Aylwin-Foster, Business Development Director, ReEnergise Project Ltd
This session will cover what really matters when it comes to getting a school to net-zero. The session will include some essential basics, then focus on the issues that could make or break the school, and what the wise governor should be looking out for in the school’s plans.

Breakout D
Securing Your Financial Future - Addressing Economic and Political Threats
Speakers: David Woodgate, Chief Executive, ISBA & Tracey Young, Partner, haysmacintyre
Securing financial sustainability is a key role for Governors. This session will cover the importance of good planning, effective financial monitoring including risk and responsible decision-making to ensure the financial security of your school.