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This conference aims to: Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy Heads and provide an opportunity to network and share good practice.
This conference aims to:
Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy Heads and provide an opportunity to network and share good practice.
This conference is for:
Senior Deputy Heads and Deputy Heads with pastoral responsibilities in HMC and other independent schools.
This conference fee includes:
Accommodation, all meals, refreshments, and course materials throughout the conference.
Conference Programme: 'Leading through change with compassion, ambition and care'
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Time |
Session |
Room |
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Sunday 9 June 2024 |
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15.00 – 15.30 |
Arrival and registration
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15.30 – |
Welcome and opening remarks Speaker: Melanie Horsburgh, Director of Member Services HMC Updates: Keri Moorhouse, Education Officer, HMC
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Kenilworth Suite |
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15.35 – 15.45 |
Exhibitor Introductions |
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15.45 – 16.40
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State of the Nation address, followed by Q & A Speaker: Sue Woodroofe, Principal, The Grammar School at Leeds and HMC Chair 2023-2024
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Kenilworth Suite |
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16.40 – 17.00 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
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17.00 – 18.00 |
Panel session: Political and economic headwinds impacting the Sector Speakers: Barney Northover, VWV; David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA; Sue Woodroofe, Principal, The Grammar School at Leeds and HMC Chair 2023-2024
Chair: Chris Fairbank, Director of Communications, HMC |
Kenilworth Suite |
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18.00 – 19.30 |
Free time |
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19.30 – 20.00 |
Private drinks reception for new Deputy Heads
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19.30 – 20.00 |
Drinks |
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20.00 |
Dinner (free seating)
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Kenilworth Suite |
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Monday 10 June 2024 |
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07.00 – 09.00 |
Breakfast |
River Room |
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09.00 – 10.00 |
Keynote: Title TBC - Jonathan will explore managing professional boundaries Speaker: Jonathan Storey, Barrister, Cornwall Street Barristers
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Kenilworth Suite |
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10.00 – 10.10 |
Comfort break |
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10.10 – 11.10 |
Business meetings (1): “Come with one idea, leave with many”
Please refer to Business Meetings registration list on the padlet for your allocated meeting room and the Topics for discussion. If you have expertise on any of the topics, please post your comments and links to material on the Business Meetings section of the padlet, under the relevant topic, and consider any contribution you may wish to make during the Business
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Othello Prospero Oberon Hamlet |
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11.10 – 11.40 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
Kenilworth Conference Cafe |
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11.40 – 12.40 |
Keynote: Title TBC Speaker: Sara Johnson, Bridge 06 |
Kenilworth Suite |
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12:40 – 13:40 |
Lunch
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13.40 – 14.40 |
Breakout sessions (A)
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14.40 – 14.45 |
Move between sessions |
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14.45 – 15.45 |
Breakout sessions (B) same as (A) |
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15.45 – 16.15 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
Kenilworth Conference Cafe |
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16.15 – 17.15 |
Business Meetings (2) as per (1) in same meeting room |
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17.15 -19.00 |
Free time |
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19.00 |
Drinks reception
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19.30 |
Conference dinner (free seating)
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Kenilworth Suite |
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Tuesday 11 June 2024 |
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07.00 – 09.00 |
Breakfast times |
River Room |
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09.00 – 10.00
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Panel session: Artificial Intelligence Speakers: Sofia Fenichell, Founder, CEO & CPO of Study Hall.AI Tom Rogerson, Head, Cottesmore School Tom Thacker, Chief Education Officer, CENTURY Tech Richard Alton, Deputy Head: Digital Education, Epsom College
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Kenilworth Suite |
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10.00 – 11.00 |
Keynote: Employment Law Speaker: Harriet Broughton, Stone King LLP
Scottish Employment Law Speaker: Iain Nisbet, Education Law Consultant |
Kenilworth Suite |
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11.00 – 11.30 |
Refreshment break among the exhibitors |
Kenilworth Conference Cafe |
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11.30 – 12.30 |
Keynote: Title TBC Speaker: Floyd Steadman OBE Floyd’s careers have spanned elite rugby, as captain of Saracens, and education as Headmaster at several prep schools.
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12.30 |
Closing remarks and lunch Speaker: Optional packed lunch, please order in advance |
River Room |