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
Conference Programme
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Time |
Session |
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09.00 -09.30 |
Refreshments with Exhibitors |
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09:30 – 10.00 |
Registration
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10.00 – 10.10 |
Welcome and introductions Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC
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10.10 – 11.00
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Contemporary challenges in the lives of sixth formers and how we can optimally support them Dr Kathy Weston will draw on research insights from her work supporting schools globally, there will be opportunity for a Q and A and discussion Speaker: Dr Kathy Weston, TooledUp Education
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11.00 – 11.30 |
Refreshment break with exhibitors |
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11.30 – 12.15 |
UCAS Updates - the latest data and developments Speaker: TBC |
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12.15 – 13.05 |
Keynote 2: Marketing your Sixth Form - strategies for retaining students between Years 11 and 12
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13.05 – 13:50 |
Buffet Lunch
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13.50 - 14.40 |
Networking session |
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14.40 – 15.00 |
Refreshment break with exhibitors |
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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
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16.00 |
Closing remarks and depart
Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC
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