Conference for Heads of Sixth Form - Thursday 21 January 2027 (De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London)
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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08.45 – 09.30 |
Registration and Refreshments with Exhibitors |
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09.30 – 09.40 |
Welcome and introductions Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC Sponsor:
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09.40 – 10.25
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Keynote 1: Title TBC
This session will explore how the wider cultural and generational shifts identified through Starling's research are playing out in the lives of Sixth Form students. How are young people's attitudes towards ambition, achievement, relationships, work and the future changing? It will consider how Sixth Forms foster agency, optimism, belonging and a sense of purpose in young people preparing for an uncertain future?
Speakers: Annie Auerbach and Adam Chmielowski, Founders of Starling Strategy
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10.25 – 10.55 |
Refreshment break with exhibitors |
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10.55 – 11.40 |
UCAS Updates
Speaker: Suzanne Rees, Senior Schools and Colleges Lead, UCAS
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11.40 – 12.25 |
Keynote 2: Student Recruitment and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities
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12.25 – 12.30 |
A word from Anthony Nolan |
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12.30 – 13.20 |
Buffet Lunch
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13.20 – 14.10 |
Networking Session |
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14.10 - 14.55 |
Delegate Case Studies: Supporting Student Wellbeing and Growth
Speakers: Rachael Maguire, Head of Sixth Form, Dubai College Nick Russell, Assistant Head: Head of Sixth Form, Epsom College Speaker TBC |
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14.55 – 15.15 |
Refreshment break with exhibitors |
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15.15 -16.00 |
Keynote 3: Navigating Parental Expectations and Relationships
Speaker: Heather Styche-Patel, CEO, RSAcademics
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16.00 |
Closing remarks and depart
Speaker: Kate Howell, Director of Education, HMC
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