The Schools & Academies Show returned to the NEC, Birmingham on 17th November for a content-packed day of learning, interactive discussion and peer networking! It was fantastic to bring together school leaders across the country to connect, spark new ideas, hear from some of the sector's most influential speakers and explore the biggest challenges currently facing the education community. We take a look back at some of the highlights from a brilliant show in Birmingham!
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS!
The journey to 2030 and the academisation process
What the Schools White Paper means for the sector
The SEND Review 6 months on
Looking ahead to 2023 exams and assessments
The cost of living crisis and the challenges to the education sector
The future of Ofsted and the 2022-2027 strategy
Innovating in income generation in schools
Improving sustainability in schools
Top tips for supporting staff and pupil wellbeing
The role of governors in the academisation process
Supporting CPD opportunities for your teaching staff
THE SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES SHOW BIRMINGHAM HIGHLIGHTS!
The show brought together the sector's most decorated speakers, leading in keynote sessions, live debates and tailored workshops to share their knowledge, expertise and best practice guidance specifically designed to help schools, academies and MATs to overcome their most pressing challenges, drive impact and improve outcomes.
Visitors across the show floor had free access to 10 themed seminar theatres, all dedicated to specific functions across the sector, including Business & Finance, School Improvement, SEND, Safeguarding & Wellbeing - providing attendees with inspiring content, policy updates and practical resources to take back and implement within their organisation and ensure efficiency is at the forefront of each operation.
Our exhibition floor hosted 200+ leading education suppliers, showcasing the latest cutting-edge and innovative products and services. With dedicated zones across the show, including Buildings & Estates, Workforce & Recruitment and Business & Finance, it was a perfect platform for attendees to source solutions for their schools and test new products. Check out our 2023 exhibitors here.
The show once again provided a great platform for attendees to meet new people, make valuable connections and discover new organisations via our dedicated networking areas. The ConnectEd Lounge provided a key area for attendees to connect and collaborate via 1-2-1 meetings, and the Government Education Village was busy throughout the day! It was fantastic to have so many visitors join the Educator's Networking Hour, new for 2022, where visitors could share there experiences and develop key partnerships whilst helping themselves to complimentary drinks. Learn more about the networking opportunities at the show here.
"Great event, highly well organised. Great speakers who gave an insight into their own MATs and there was a great emphasis of 'we are not in this alone'. "
Chief Finance Officer, Orchard Community Trust
"Brilliant event for quality of speakers and relevance of topics. DfE was present and open access for discussions; particularly enjoyed the high trust environment and the passion for educating our nation in everyone I met."
Schools Liaison Manager, Learning Foundation and Digital Poverty Alliance
"A great opportunity to attend high quality CPD, meet colleagues & see new products. "
Chair of Governors, Highfurlong School
"A must-go experience for all school leaders; this annual event should not be missed."
Head of School, Mosborough Primary School
THE SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES SHOW IS BACK!
The Schools & Academies Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 22nd November for another content-packed day of learning and networking. Registration for the show goes live later this year, but if you'd like to join us, register your interest below to be the first to hear exciting show updates and announcements.