Conference for Heads of Sixth Form - Thursday 22 January 2026 (Thistle London Marble Arch)

This conference aims to: Provide the opportunity for Heads of Sixth Form to hear the latest developments from leading professionals and to discuss issues and share good practice with peers from other schools.

Description

Time

Session

09.00 -09.30

Refreshments with Exhibitors

09:30 – 10.00

Registration

 

10.00 – 10.10

Welcome and introductions

Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC

 

10.10 – 11.00

 

The World of Sixth Formers – this session will explore themes and issues in the lives of those in years 12 and 13.

 

Speaker: Dr Kathy Weston, TooledUp Education

 

11.00 – 11.30

Refreshment break with exhibitors

11.30 – 12.15

UCAS Updates - the latest data and developments

Speaker: TBC
 

12.15 – 13.05

Keynote 2: Marketing your Sixth Form - strategies for retaining students between Years 11 and 12


Speaker:
Rachel Hadley-Leonard

 

13.05 – 13:50

Buffet Lunch

 

13.50 - 14.40

Networking session

14.40 – 15.00

Refreshment break with exhibitors

15.00 16.00

Keynote 3: Engaging & Educating Boys to Navigate the Next Stage

This session will explore how Heads of Sixth Form can best support boys as they move into and beyond the Sixth Form.

 

Speaker: Daniel Principe, Youth Advocate & Educator

 

16.00

Closing remarks and depart

 

Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC