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; Christine Keunen Chair of Governors, Stonyhurst College; Chris Jeffery, former HMC Head and Educational Consultant; John Newton, Founder, Sursum Solutions; Jonathan Spencer Pickup, former Director of Finance, The King's School in Macclesfield; Laura Knight, Sapio; Oliver Daniels, Partner, HCR Law, Rachel Parkin, Partner, HCR Law; Dorothy McLaren, Chief Executive Officer, Schools Enterprise Association; Sam Coutinho, Director, Sam Coutinho Consulting Ltd; Durell Barnes, Authentic Education; Leigh Webb, CEO ISC Research; Barney Northover, Partner, VWV; Sue Woodroofe, Principal, The Grammar School of Leeds; Simon Hyde, General Secretary, HMC; Julie Robinson, CEO, ISC and David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA
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
Collaborating with Government: Understanding their Priorities - with Rt Hon Jim Murphy
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
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09.00 -10.00
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Registration and refreshments
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10.00 – 10.05
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Welcome and opening remarks
Speakers: Jaideep Barot, HMC Chair and Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School
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10.05 – 10.35
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Plenary 1: How to lead and govern in an agile way
Speakers: Homera Najib, Bursar, Bradford Grammar School; Chris Hutchinson, Head, Royal Russell School; Diana Robinson, Chair of Governors, Westbrook Hay School
Chair: Richard Harman, CEO, AGBIS
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10.35 – 11.20
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Plenary 2: Collaborating with the Government: Understanding Their Priorities
Speakers: Jim Murphy, CEO and Founder, Arden Strategies
Arden advises corporates and governments from across the world on political risk as well as providing insight to some of the world’s most inspiring CEOs. Jim is a former Cabinet Minister in the UK Government and has held multiple Ministerial portfolios whilst a Member of Parliament from 1997-2015. He served in both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's governments in senior positions.
Chair: David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA
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11.20 – 11.50
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Refreshment break among the exhibitors
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11.50 – 12.40
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Workshop Sessions (Block 1)
1. Working together to promote wellbeing and resilience in the school’s senior leadership
Speakers: Christine Keunen Chair of Governors, Stonyhurst College, Chris Jeffery, former HMC Head and Educational Consultant and Richard Harman, CEO AGBIS
2. What can Leadership teams and schools learn from CEOs in other contexts
Speaker: John Newton, The Leadership Institute
3. Strategic financial planning
Speaker: Jonathan Spencer Pickup, former Director of Finance, The King's School in Macclesfield
4. Gaining an Operational Advantage with Generative AI: Streamlining Processes, Enhancing Decision-Making, and Driving Innovation in your School
Speaker: Laura Knight, Sapio
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12.40 – 12.50
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Move to the next session
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12.50 – 13.40
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Workshop Sessions (Block 2)
1. How employment legislation changes will affect schools
Speakers: Oliver Daniels, Partner, HCR Law and Rachel Parkin, Partner, HCR Law
2. Exploring opportunities for commercial revenues: Optimising the return on assets
Speaker: Dorothy McLaren, Chief Executive Officer, Schools Enterprise Association
3. Does your risk management process meet the requirements of ISI Framework 23?
Speakers: Sam Coutinho, Sam Coutinho Consulting and Durell Barnes, Authentic Education
4. The International Marketplace
Speaker: Leigh Webb, CEO ISC Research
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13.40 – 14.40
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Lunch
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14.40 – 15.25
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Plenary 3 – What is education going to look like in future
Speakers:
- Barney Northover, Partner, VWV
- Leigh Webb, CEO ISC Research
- Sue Woodroofe, Principal, The Grammar School of Leeds
Chair: Simon Hyde, General Secretary, HMC
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15.25 – 15.55
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Refreshment break among the exhibitors
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15.55 – 16.25
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Plenary 4: VAT’s not all: Positioning independent schools in a new era for education
Speaker: Julie Robinson, CEO, ISC
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16.25 – 16.30
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Closing remarks and depart
Speakers: Richard Harman, CEO, AGBIS; David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA
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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
