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

Registration and coffee

 

10.00 – 10.10

Introduction and Welcome to Bede’s

Speakers:

John Tuson – Senior Deputy Head - Bede’s.

Becca Barnett, Education Officer, HMC

Phil Wise, Deputy Head – Operations – Bede's,

 

Sponsor: World Challenge

Speaker: Holly Farquhar, Senior Business Development Manager – World Challenge

 

 

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

 

Chair: Phil Wise, Deputy Head – Operations – Bede’s

 

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 – Assistant Head of Senior: Co-curricular, 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

 

Speaker: James Robinson, Deputy Head Co-curriculum, Oakham School

 

 

12.45 – 13.30

Lunch

 

13.30 – 14.30

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

 

Chair: Phil Wise, Deputy Head – Operations – Bede's,  

 

14.30 – 14.45

Refreshment break

 

14.45

14.55

This Girl Can at Leighton Park

 

Speaker: Zoe Macpherson, Head of Year 9, Head of Netball, PE & Games, Leighton Park School
 

 

Chair: David Byrne, Director of Sport, Bede’s School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.55 – 15.55

Session 4: Equity in the Co-curricular programme

 

Speaker: Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women and Co-Founder of the Women’s Sport Collective

 

Chair: David Byrne, Director of Sport, Bede’s School

 

 

15.55 – 16.00

Closing remarks and depart

Speaker: Phil Wise, Deputy Head - Operations

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