Join us as we explore the latest research and ideas being used across a range of industries to help us all become better communicators with children and support their academic and personal development.
As educators and parents, we all share the same purpose in helping young people become successful, happy and rounded individuals. So don't miss this exclusive opportunity to come together and learn about the latest teaching and learning, leadership in schools, pastoral care and how we can all work together to achieve the best outcomes for our children.
Keynote Speaker
Ros Atkins - BBC News Analyst Editor
Ros has been labelled the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'. The 'Ros Atkins on...' videoseries features across BBC News and Ros is also the co-presenter of The Media Show on BBC Radio 4.
Ros' first book The Art of Explanation came out in 2023 and received widespread praise. It's a guide for anyone looking to improve how they communicate. Ros' new BBC Radio 4 podcast, 'Communicating...', was released in May 2024.
Other speakers
Caroline Nokes MP - House of Commons Deputy Speaker
Caroline was first elected to represent Romsey & Southampton North as an MP in 2010 and has been re-elected at every election since. Between 2020 and 2024, Caroline was Chair of the Women & Equalities Select Committee, she has served in three different Government departments and attended Cabinet as Minister of State for Immigration between 2018 and 2019.
In July 2024, Caroline was elected by the whole House to serve as one of three Deputy Speakers.
Mike Buchanan - founder of Positively Leading
Mike is a coach, mentor and strategy consultant focused on improving individual performance. He's also Executive Head at Apex 2100, the world's leading alpine ski academy, and was Executive Director of HMC, the English-speaking world's oldest association of head teachers.
Mike's interests and experiences are in organisational culture, coaching for improved performance, character development and the use of positive psychology to promote wellbeing in education.
Osi Ejiofor - educational technologist
Consultant and founder of 'Osi's Tech Tips', Ois works with schools, colleges and universities across the world to provide expert guidance and training to teachers, parents, governers and children on the effective use of technology in education.
In his current role, he's working with schools across the United Learning group to transform their use of technology as an enabler for learning.