EducationScape

Join Doug Lemov for an exclusive training event in Bangkok. This one-day professional learning experience offers educators the opportunity to learn directly from one of the world’s most influential voices in teaching and learning. Drawing on the latest research from cognitive science and the principles explored in The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading, this highly practical workshop will unpack how students become powerful readers after phonics, and what great literacy instruction looks like from primary through to secondary education and beyond.

A one-day professional learning event taking place in Bangkok on Saturday 7th November 2026, bringing together educators from across Thailand and beyond to connect, collaborate, and explore innovation in education. The Thailand Festival of Education features a vibrant mix of influential voices and emerging perspectives through thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive workshops, meaningful conversations, and collaborative experiences. Far more than a traditional conference, the Festival offers a welcoming and energising space that reflects the values at the heart of the Wellington College community.

Session 1: Introducing and Experimenting How can your organisation respond to the enormous challenges of our current moment with integrity, courage and imagination? How can your learning community become a place where alternative futures are not simply discussed, but actively created? Delivered in partnership with The Bridge at Wellington College, this innovative year-long professional learning programme is designed for educators, leaders and practitioners working across schools, colleges, training providers and wider learning organisations who want to move beyond reacting to challenges and instead cultivate the conditions for meaningful, lasting change. As a taster of the programme, Elke will lead a session at the 2026 UK Festival of Education exploring two urgent questions: How can educators respond to a world in crisis and create alternative futures in the present? and How can imagination be put to work in educational spaces as a catalyst for change? The session will offer insight into the wider module-based programme running throughout the 2026/27 academic year. Through a blend of thought-provoking dialogue, practical tools and collaborative inquiry, participants will explore imaginative approaches to improvement and transformation, shifting the focus from problem-solving and crisis intervention towards possibility, purpose and integrity. Over 12 months, participants will engage in two in-person and three online learning experiences, supported by coaching, peer collaboration and structured opportunities for reflection and discussion. All participants will also gain access to a dedicated community space on the EduScape platform, enabling ongoing connection, collaboration and resource sharing throughout the programme. Participants will identify a challenge or opportunity within their own organisation and work collaboratively to co-design an imaginative and actionable change project. Whether focused on culture, curriculum, learner engagement, wellbeing, leadership or organisational development, the programme will support participants to turn ideas into meaningful action.

Join us for this year’s Winter Data and Funding Conference for valuable updates, insights, and practical guidance. This one-day event, taking place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College, is tailored for data and funding professionals across the further education and skills sector providing expert knowledge and support. EducationScape’s Winter Data and Funding Conference 2026 is a focused, one-day event designed specifically for data and funding professionals working across all aspects of further education and skills. Featuring a welcome and opening address from FE Week Editor Shane Chowen, this event brings current policy updates together with compliance and funding guidance. This event will bring together sector leaders, funding specialists, and assurance experts to explore the latest developments, trends, and challenges across post-16 education funding. What to expect: Department for Education (DfE) Funding Reviews and insights: stay informed with essential updates from the DfE, including policy changes, and funding reviews, and how these affect colleges and training providers. Common issues and how to avoid them: discover practical steps to avoid funding pitfalls, with expert-led sessions focusing on real-world case studies and assurance findings. Guidance on useful support networks highlight some of the key challenges being faced by providers and how these can be overcome through strategic planning. Case studies from across the sector share helpful strategies and the positive impact these have on staff, learners, and the wider organisation. Live Q&A opportunities: engage with leading experts and ask your most pressing questions about funding data, assurance, and compliance.

Discover safe, practical ways to use AI in education. Transform teaching, boost efficiency, and protect learners. Book your place now! Join leading digital education expert Darren Coxon for this exclusive, one-day training session at York College . The Cybernetic Classmate and Me provides a comprehensive guide to integrating AI into your teaching and leadership practice, maximising its benefits while protecting students and data. This is a practical, hands-on session exploring how AI can become a genuine teaching and learning partner. Throughout the day, you’ll explore how AI is already transforming education enhancing efficiency, improving learning outcomes, and supporting teacher wellbeing. Discover how easy-to-use tools can streamline lesson planning, automate administrative tasks, and provide real-time feedback to help you better understand and support learners. We start with the one skill that underpins everything, treating the prompt as a specification, not a question and the one safety rule that never changes: confidentiality decides the tool. Importantly, this training will guide you through best practice for deploying AI safely and ethically. You’ll come away with a clear framework for responsible use, including advice on GDPR compliance, student data protection, and how to maintain human-centred teaching values in a tech-enabled world

Save the Date for EducationScape’s South West Inclusion and Belonging Summit Following the success of our previous summit, don’t miss your opportunity to join us for this flagship event designed for school and college leaders, educators, support staff, and apprenticeship providers. Designed to help you translate inclusive vision into measurable impact, this summit is closely aligned with current regulatory guidance. It focuses on meeting the needs of all learners and embedding a culture of true belonging across primary, secondary, post-16, and apprenticeship provision. It offers an opportunity to learn directly from practitioners, specialists, and national experts. You will gain evidence-informed, practical insights that ensure your delivery across both classroom and workplace settings provides high-quality education, strong personal development, and positive outcomes for every learner. Why this summit matters now Meeting regulatory requirements and national guidance is vital, but true impact goes far beyond compliance. Today’s providers must demonstrate how inclusion, culture, and learner wellbeing are embedded across every level of delivery. This summit offers a dedicated space to reflect, collaborate, and address key challenges: Defining Belonging: What does a genuinely inclusive setting look like across classroom and wor-based environments? Driving Outcomes: How do inclusive cultures systematically improve attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement? Sustaining Engagement: How do we protect vulnerable learners during key transition points? By focusing on belonging as a driver of success, this event supports you in creating spaces where all learners can build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve their full potential.

The 17th instalment of one of the UK’s most exciting and inspiring education events will take place in July 2027. Founded by Wellington College in 2010, the Festival of Education gathers educators from across the UK and beyond for two days of invaluable professional development, discussions, and networking. The Festival of Education stands out as a truly unique professional development event, bringing together a diverse community of educators. The 2026 event featured over 500 speakers and attracted over 6,000 attendees, with over 80% coming from state-funded schools and FE colleges. The Festival is designed for all educators, providing an inclusive platform for learning and growth. The 17th Festival of Education will take place at Wellington College on the 8th and 9th of July 2027. It will host hundreds of speakers and welcome thousands of attendees from across the education sector. At the heart of the Festival is an understanding that learning should be inspiring, engaging, and fun. The Festival is no ordinary education conference. From challenging debates to expert orators, and renowned headliners to unexpected new connections. The Festival of Education is an event where those who inspire find their own inspiration.