AGBIS/HMC/ISBA Heads, Governors and Bursars’ Conference - Wednesday 12 November 2025 (BMA House, London)
Description
Conference Programme
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09.00 -10.00 |
Registration and refreshments |
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10.00 – 10.05 |
Welcome and opening remarks Speakers: Julie Robinson - CEO, ISC |
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10.05 – 10.35 |
Plenary 1: Keynote (Title TBC) Speakers: Amit Mehta – Founder and CEO, Inspired Learning Group |
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10.35 – 11.20
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Plenary 2: If Not This, Then What? Reimagining Governance for the Future Speakers: Barney Northover – Partner, VWV Jane Lunnon – Head, Alleyn’s School Neil Cufley – COO, Russell School Trust Chair: Mark Taylor – Bursar, King's School, Canterbury, and Interim Chair, ISC |
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11.20 – 11.50 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
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11.50 – 12.40
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Workshop Sessions (Block A) 1. Restructures and Redundancy Programmes
Speaker: Krissy Scott – Partner, HCR Law
2. TPS and Pension Changes
Speakers: Oliver Daniels – Partner, HCR Law and Rachel Parkin- Partner, HCR Law
3. Building Strong Boards: Recruitment, Agility and the Clerk’s Leadership
Speakers: Richard Harman – CEO, AGBIS; Ginny Parkes – Director of Learning and Professional Development, AGBIS; and Diana Robinson – Trustee and Treasurer, AGBIS and Clerk to Governors, Westminster School
Chair: Julie Robinson - CEO, ISC
4. Development and fundraising and building a culture of philanthropy
Speaker: Kathrin Ostermann - Director of Philanthropy and External Engagement, City of London School
5. International Opportunities
Speaker: Leigh Webb - CEO, ISC Research
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12.40 – 13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.35 – 14.25 |
Workshop Sessions (Block B) 1. Forming Groups/Mergers and Acquisitions
Speaker: Andrew Frame - M&A Partner, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP
2. Risk management and mitigation / communicating effectively with parents/stakeholders
Speaker: Tim Toulmin – Managing Director, Alder
3. Independent education lite - no frills/alt. models. Hybrid/online school model
Speakers: Mark Steed – Consultant and Director, Steed Education and Kai Vacher, Principal, British School, Muscat
4. From Insight to Impact: What The Art of the Bursar Means for You
Not just another report. Real-world insights on what makes a Bursar appointment effective. And why your Head–Bursar–Chair dynamic could be your school’s greatest strategic asset.
Speakers: David Woodgate – Chief Executive, ISBA; Sue Roxby - Director of Advice and Guidance, ISBA and Heather Styche-Patel – CEO, RSAcademics
5. Wellbeing: How do Leaders Sustain Themselves and Others
Speaker: George Hartley – Head, The Kings School Chester
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14.25 – 14.30 |
Movement time between sessions |
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14.30 – 15.20 |
Plenary 3: Strategy and Horizon Scanning Speakers: Mike Lambert – Global Education Director, Inspired Education Group, Amber Waite – Principal, St Albans Education Group and HMC Board Member, Adrian Bowcher – CFO, The Dean Close Foundation Chair: Duncan Murphy – CSO, MTM Consulting |
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15.25 – 15.50 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
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15.55 – 16.25 |
Plenary 4: Turning Team Differences into Assets: How Self-Awareness, Coaching, and Communication Transformed a School’s Future. Speaker: David Cresswell – Headmaster, Barnard Castle School, Suzanne Metcalf - Bursar and Clerk to the Governors, Barnard Castle School, Catherine Sunley – Chair of Governors, Barnard Castle School Chair: Jo Beckett – Founder and Director, Jo Beckett Coaching and Development |
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16.25 – 16.40 |
Closing remarks and depart Speakers: Richard Harman, CEO AGBIS; Simon Hyde, CEO, HMC; and David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA |
Prices
Book your place now to take advantage of our multiple bookings discount and bring along your colleagues.
NB: Discounts will not appear on your booking confirmation email but the discount will be applied at point of invoice.
Rates are:
£295 excl. VAT for 1 delegate/school
£275 excl. VAT for 2 delegates/school
£265 excl. VAT for 3 delegates/school