Conference

AGBIS/HMC/ISBA | Heads, Governors and Bursars’ Conference

10am – 4.30pm 26 November 2024 Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE From £265
Conference

AGBIS/HMC/ISBA | Heads, Governors and Bursars’ Conference

10am – 4.30pm 26 November 2024 Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE From £265

Speakers: Richard Harman, Chief Executive, AGBIS; Jaideep Barot, HMC Chair and Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School; Homera Najib, Bursar, Bradford Grammar School; Chris Hutchinson, Head, Royal Russell School; Diana Robinson, Chair of Governors, Westbrook Hay School; Rt Hon. Jim Murphy, CEO and Founder, Arden Strategies; Chris Jeffery, former HMC Head and Educational Consultant; John Newton, Founder, Sursum Solutions; Daniel Lilley, Senior Researcher, Civitas; and Sam Coutinho, Director, Sam Coutinho Consulting Ltd

We are delighted to be running a joint conference with ISBA and HMC at the Royal College of Surgeons in London on Tuesday 26 November for this key event focused on the future strategy of the independent sector.

Keynote Address: A Vision for the Next 10 Years
We are honoured to welcome Rt Hon Jim Murphy, former Cabinet Minister and former Leader of The Scottish Labour Party, who will deliver a compelling keynote on the new Government’s priorities for the next decade. His address will shed light on how, when, and where schools can engage with parliamentarians, spotting potential risks and opportunities, and share insights into the thinking of those at the top of the new administration. The conference will also feature panel sessions and workshops with ample opportunity for networking.

Take advantage of our special discount for multiple registrants from the same school. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the triumvirate of Head, Governor and Bursar and collectively plan for the future.

Ticket prices are as follows:

£295 for 1 delegate/school
£275 for 2 delegates/school
£265 for 3 delegates/school

NB: Discounts will not appear on your booking confirmation email but the discount will be applied at point of invoice. 

Programme for the day

09.00 -10.00

Registration and refreshments

10.00 – 10.05

Welcome and opening remarks

Speakers: Jaideep Barot, HMC Chair and Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School

10.05 – 10.35

Plenary 1: How to do leadership and governance in an agile way

-           What does that mean/look like

-           How do we do it

-           What models of leadership and governance are emerging

-           Making the triumvirate work (i.e. H/G/B)

Speakers:

Homera Najib, Bursar, Bradford Grammar School; Chris Hutchinson, Head, Royal Russell School and Diana Robinson, Chair of Governors, Westbrook Hay School

Chair: Richard Harman, CEO, AGBIS

10.35 – 11.20

 

 

Plenary 2

Speaker: Rt Hon. Jim Murphy, CEO and Founder, Arden Strategies

11.20 – 11.50

Refreshment break among the exhibitors

11.50 – 12.40

 

Workshop Sessions (Block A)

  1. Wellbeing of Senior Leadership teams – how heads and Chair of Governors can ensure heads are resilient and that wellbeing is managed and monitored proactively - Chris Jeffery, former HMC Head and Educational Consultant

  2. What can Leadership teams and schools learn from CEOs in other contexts and sectors - John Newton, Founder, Sursum Solutions

  3. Civitas report on the future of independent education – Daniel Lilley, Senior Researcher, Civitas

  4. Strategic financial planning

12.40 – 12.50

Move to the next session

12.50 – 13.40

Workshop Sessions (Block B)

  1. How to create safe psychological spaces in schools

  2. Developing the longevity and business sustainability of your school

  3. Does your risk management process meet the requirements of ISI Framework 23? ISI Framework 23, Section 1 Leadership and Management and Governance requires schools to have ‘an inclusive approach to identifying and managing the risks of harm to pupils’ wellbeing. Delivered by Sam Coutinho, this workshop would cover what the sector is doing well and less well and provide some recommendations on alternative ways to consider these risks - Sam Coutinho, Director, Sam Coutinho Consulting Ltd

  4. Using AI to professionally support and revolutionise your school systems 

13.40 – 14.40

Lunch

14.40 – 15.20

Plenary 3: What is education going to look like in future

-         The emerging/changing market

-         Pupil recruitment – now and future

-         Teacher recruitment

-         Curriculum and digital

15.20 – 15.50

Refreshment break among the exhibitors

15.50 – 16.25

Plenary 4: Keynote

16.25 – 16.30

Closing remarks and depart

Bookings for this event are via HMC. Please book via the following link: https://hmcpd.arlo.co/w/courses/935-heads-governors-and-bursars-conference-tuesday-26-november-2024-royal-college-of-surgeons-london/1021

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