Deans & Directors Development Programme 2027

This webinar explores how schools can adapt quickly, support students at different starting points, and maintain meaningful progress through disruption.   Join Lee Dabagia , Principal at Summit International School , Dr. Tim Hughes , Director of Academic Quality Assurance & School Improvement at Bloom Education , Gemma Thornley , Principal at The Arbor School , and other leading practitioners, for a practical discussion on supporting learning continuity, helping students catch up, accelerating progress, and preparing students for a confident transition into the next academic year.   In this session, you'll gain insights to:    Identify unfinished learning and priority skill gaps Use structured and independent learning to accelerate progress Support students at different starting points across flexible learning models Strengthen visibility of progress for teachers, leaders and families Maintain learning continuity without increasing teacher workload Prepare students for a confident academic transition

This best practice webinar considered practical ideas for academic enrichment activities in secondary schools that develop key skills and effectively prepare students for higher education. Hosted by SecEd in partnership with our friends at The Brilliant Club , our expert panel identified the skills that are most important for further and higher education and the modern workplace before discussing how enrichment activities and learning beyond the curriculum can teach and enhance these skills. We considered skills including critical-thinking, independent learning, self-efficacy, oracy, and other so-called “soft skills” that are vital to student progression and outcomes. The webinar considered how enrichment activities can target disadvantaged students, including Pupil Premium, and open opportunities. We then drew on the experience and lessons learned from The Brilliant Club’s work with schools (the education charity works with almost 900 schools and 20,000 students a year). The webinar also considered the forthcoming curriculum reforms. The Department for Education, in its response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, has confirmed it will be working “on the development of a new set of benchmarks, to set out the steps every school and college can take to provide every child with access to a strategically planned and ambitious enrichment offer”. Ofsted will also be taking account of these benchmarks once they have been developed. As such, we discussed what we might expect from these benchmarks, the tenets of an effective enrichment programme, and what schools need to consider to ensure their offer to students is broad, balanced and ultimately effective.

British Red Cross

Learn how to teach first aid to young people using the British Red Cross's Everyday First Aid approach, and using free medically approved, educationally sound resources.  Learning outcomes By completing this course, you will: Understand the Everyday First Aid approach and how to use it to effectively teach first aid to your young people. Understand how to navigate and utilise our resources and activities on the First Aid Champions website to effectively teach first aid skills to young people. Be able to use our teaching resources to engage with your young people on the topic of first aid. Be able to use our first aid skill videos, which use the Everyday First Aid approach, to enhance your confidence and knowledge in first aid. Masterclasses are available for groups of five or more and can be delivered online or face-to-face, subject to facilitator availability. To book a group masterclass, email redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk  with your group size, preferred dates, location and delivery method.

British Red Cross

This course covers an introduction to teaching about global conflicts through the rules of war. It also includes handling the challenging conversations that can arise from this topic. Learning outcomes By completing this course, you will:  Demonstrate an understanding of the principle of neutrality and the rules of war. Apply a five-step method to confidently facilitate challenging classroom discussions. Use our teaching resources to engage and support your students. Masterclasses are available for groups of five or more and can be delivered online or face-to-face, subject to facilitator availability. To book a group masterclass, email redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk  with your group size, preferred dates, location and delivery method.

British Red Cross

This course covers an introduction to teaching about migration using a trauma-informed approach, including the tools, knowledge and resources you need to feel confident teaching about migration, even if you have young people with lived experience of migration in the room. Learning outcomes By completing this course, you will: Understand the experiences of people with refugee status or people seeking asylum, whilst defining key terminology. Understand the impact of trauma on learners and apply six trauma-informed principles to teaching about migration. Use our teacher resources to engage and support your students. Masterclasses are available for groups of five or more and can be delivered online or face-to-face, subject to facilitator availability. To book a group masterclass, email redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk  with your group size, preferred dates, location and delivery method.

British Red Cross

Welcome to Teaching Climate Preparedness, a comprehensive course designed to empower you with the confidence and skills to effectively teach climate preparedness using a holistic framework, developed by the British Red Cross. This course equips you with the resources, skills and training needed to successfully implement the holistic framework when teaching climate preparedness with your young people.  Learning outcomes By completing this course, you will: Demonstrated an understanding of a holistic approach to climate education and why this is appropriate given the topic. Have gained an understanding of what extreme weather and eco-anxiety are, how they affect young people, and how to support emotional wellbeing through climate education. Identified key benefits of using the Weather Together toolkit to teach climate preparedness. Gained practical skills to use the Weather Together toolkit with young people. Masterclasses are available for groups of five or more and can be delivered online or face-to-face, subject to facilitator availability. To book a group masterclass, email redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk  with your group size, preferred dates, location and delivery method.

Cost: £49.99 This resource explores how questioning can be used deliberately to improve student thinking, participation and real-time assessment in the classroom. This download includes a 13-minute webinar walkthrough , a 26-slide deck , a resource pack , 10 cartoon sketchnotes , an audiobook introduction , and an additional implementation resource . Ideal for classroom teachers, middle leaders and senior leaders Perfect for CPD leaders who want to improve questioning, engagement and whole-class participation This resource supports evidence-informed teaching, teacher training and school improvement.

British Red Cross

This course will cover an introduction to teaching resilience using a practical learning approach. Young people are faced with many different challenges each day. As educators, it is important that we help young people develop the skills that can help them to grow their resilience in order to help them cope with adversities they may be faced with. Learning outcomes By the end of this course, you will: Understand what personal resilience is and the challenges facing young people today. Understand the social and emotional skills needed to build resilience and how to teach these in a practical way. Use our teaching resources to engage with the topic of resilience with your students. Masterclasses are available for groups of five or more and can be delivered online or face-to-face, subject to facilitator availability. To book a group masterclass, email redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk  with your group size, preferred dates, location and delivery method.

Over the last 6 years, the Rethinking Education Conference has examined how earning happens and how it must evolve—through competency-based approaches, digital transformation, learner empowerment, leadership development, and child development. In 2026, the conversation hits a critical turning point, with a focus on coherent learning systems with the theme: From Pedagogic Innovations to Impact: Building Coherent Learning Systems for Skills Development Across the world, education systems are rich in initiatives - but poor in alignment. Innovation has outpaced coherence. Pilots have multiplied, yet impact remains uneven and fragile. This conference invites researchers, educators, system leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to move beyond isolated reforms and engage with a central challenge: How do we design, align, and sustain learning systems that genuinely support skills development at scale? We invite abstracts that explore: - System coherence across curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and technology - Translating educational innovation into measurable, sustained impact - Teacher and leadership capacity as system infrastructure - Skills development in digitally mediated systems - Policy, governance, and financing for integrated learning systems - African and global perspectives on system-level education reform - Evidence-based models that connect learning to life outcomes Day 0 29 July Pre-conference Dinner and Networking ​ Day 1 30 July Demonstrations and Workshop Day 2 31 July Academic Presentations Day 3 1 August Roundtable Discussions and Reflections

Wednesday, 9th September and Thursday, 10 September 2026 2.30pm-6.00pm | 2.30pm-5.30pm ONLINE ONLY Join us this September for a timely and practical online conference exploring the opportunities, risks and realities of artificial intelligence in schools. Organised by SecEd and Headteacher Update, the event follows the success of our previous two AI in Schools online conferences, bringing together leading practitioners, researchers and school leaders. It is designed to support educators at every stage of their AI journey – from early exploration to whole-school implementation. Across two focused afternoons, you will gain expert insights, honest reflections and actionable guidance to help you harness AI’s potential while safeguarding your school community. Designed for school leaders, teachers and education professionals, the conference will offer practical guidance, informed debate and real-world insights to support confident, responsible use of AI in schools. Don't miss this chance to shape how your school uses AI. Whether you are shaping strategy, refining classroom practice or supporting staff development, this conference will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and tools to lead effectively in an AI-enabled world. Who should attend? Senior leaders Colleagues with responsibility for teaching and learning Teachers Leaders of CPD Middle leaders Teaching assistants

Come along to this 4-part live webinar CPD where you will be supported in everything you need to deliver effective maths leadership. Audience: School leaders Subject: Primary maths Topics: Analysis and use of assessments, Knowledge of the curriculum, Knowledge of your subject field, School leadership, Student assessment practices Are you new to the role of maths leader? Do you want to have a meaningful impact but aren’t sure where to start? Come along to this 4-part live webinar CPD where you will be supported in everything you need to deliver effective maths leadership. Session 1 – Identifying change Thursday 10 September 2026, 3:45pm – 4:45pm We will start by exploring the role of the maths leader and provide strategies to effectively support and address your school's unique needs. This session will guide you through the process of identifying those needs, ensuring you are equipped to drive meaningful change and enhance mathematical learning within your school. Session 2 – Action planning and implementing change Thursday 8 October 2026, 3:45pm – 4:45pm In this session, we will map out effective strategies for driving necessary change, set realistic targets, and address potential barriers. Gain practical insights and tools to ensure successful implementation and foster a culture of continuous improvement in maths education at your school. Session 3 – Planning a staff meeting Thursday 12 Novemver 2026, 3:45pm – 4:45pm What does an effective maths staff meeting look like? We will support you in designing CPD tailored to the specific needs of your school. Session 4 – Monitoring and driving forward Thursday 28 January 2027, 3:45pm – 4:45pm Evaluate the impact of your staff meeting and identify the next steps for continued improvement. In this session, we will explore methods to continuously enhance the teaching and learning of maths through a cycle of effective leadership. Learn how to sustain progress and drive ongoing success in your school's maths program. Purchasing via Webinar Tokens? This session costs 20 tokens per ticket, please follow the link below to book your tickets now https://forms.monday.com/forms/db48eeb6d0df94f13c5e3575e33312e4?r=euc1 THIS WEBINAR IS A LIVE EVENT AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE A BOOKING ON THE BASIS OF VIEWING THE SESSION LATER AS THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE.

We’re pleased to announce our return to London for the third edition of the ICEF Monitor Global Summit, this time taking place in Central London (Victoria). Conveniently scheduled for the Monday immediately following the EAIE Conference in Glasgow, the summit brings together leading voices from across the international education community to identify, explore, and address the complex challenges shaping the sector today. With its inclusive and interactive approach, the summit encourages peer-to-peer learning, with attendees showcasing examples of best practice from around the world. It is an opportunity to consider a diverse range of perspectives as well as to connect and collaborate with senior stakeholders from across the industry.