Co-curricular Deputy Heads' Conference - Thursday 22 May 2025 (Bede's School, Sussex)

Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy and Assistant Heads and to provide an opportunity to network and share good practice. This conference is for: Deputy and Assistant Heads with Co-Curricular responsibilities in HMC and other independent schools.

Description

09:00 – 10.00

Software demos for those who arrive earlier

Registration and coffee

 

10.00 – 10.10

Welcome and introduction

Sponsor: World Challenge

 

Speaker: Phil Wise, Deputy Head - Operations

Bede's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.10 – 11.00

 

Keynote: Trust or Bust - Why relational learning matters to your co-curricular offering 

 

This stimulating and interactive talk will highlight the cultural, neurological, and cognitive factors that lead to greater levels of connection, belonging and performance for your colleagues, students and wider community. 


Speaker: Andrew McBride, Deputy Head, Co-curricular, The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle Upon Tyne

 

 

11.00 – 11.15

Refreshment break

 

11.15 – 12.15

Discussion panel: Navigating the challenges/the future of overseas tours/trips and expeditions

 

The panel will consider themes and issues around overseas trips including: sustainability, parent appetite, in-country support, critical incident training.

 

  • James Pollock – Kellett School, Hong Kong
  • Henry Morgan Director of the Other Half - Educational Visits Coordinator; Abingdon School –
  • Chris Dine, Houseparent Shrewsbury House, Wells Cathedral School
  • Holly Farquhar, Senior Business Development Manager – World Challenge
  • Bethan Rose, Deputy Head Enrichment and Community, Exeter School


Chair: Sally Walmsley, Deputy Head Co-Curriculum/Teacher of Biology, Sevenoaks School

 

 

12.15 – 12.45

Session 3: Human Resources and the efficiency of a co-curricular programme

  • Katie Alliston, Head of HR, Bede’s School

 

 

 

12.45 – 13.30

Lunch

 

13.30 – 14.30

Roundtable discussions
Delegates are invited to submit any discussion points in advance via pd@hmc.org.uk

 

14.30 – 14.45

Refreshment break

 

14.45 – 15.45

Session 4: Equity in the Co-curricular programme

 

 

15.45 – 16.00

Closing remarks and depart

Speaker: Phil Wise, Deputy Head - Operations

Bede's