Annual Conference and AGM
Join us for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp’s Annual Address and Annual General Meeting on Thursday 20 November. For the first time, we are delighted the are hosting us so our AGM can be face to face, in Birmingham. The event will include our Chief Executive Emma's Annual Address outlining our forthcoming priorities driven by you, alongside our topical seminars where industry experts will share their views and practical ideas to support you in your roles.
By holding our Annual Address and AGM at the wider Schools and Academies Show, you will gain additional benefits, including:
Free entry
Automatic registration for the 2-day SaaS event featuring 200+ top speakers.
Networking and exhibitor access
Access to 200+ exhibitors during the breaks.
Exclusive access
Exclusive °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp member sessions.
Networking reception
Drinks reception after °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp’s event finishes.
Programme
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp is your organisation. This event is your opportunity to hear from °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp's board of trustees and executive leadership and to find out more about the highlights of the past year as well as our plans for the coming year.
Welcome Keynote from °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp's Chief Executive, Emma Balchin, joined by the senior leadership team
Time to explore the wider SaaS show
With SEND provision under growing pressure and a new long-term strategy on the horizon, governing boards play a vital role in ensuring inclusive, effective, and sustainable support for every pupil.
This seminar will explore how governance can lead the way in developing inclusive cultures and driving meaningful outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
We’ll focus on:
- Strengthening workforce capacity and supporting staff
- The power of strategic partnerships
- Embedding a ‘think SEND’ mindset across your organisation
Join us to deepen your understanding, share experiences, and ensure your board is equipped to champion high-quality SEND provision that delivers for every learner.
As the accountability landscape evolves, with Ofsted’s 2025 consultation and the DfE’s proposals signalling significant change, governing boards must stay ahead of the curve.
This seminar unpacks the complex web of accountability that today’s governors and trustees must navigate. From Ofsted and DfE oversight to stakeholder expectations and trust-wide governance, we’ll explore how boards can:
- Build meaningful self-evaluation systems
- Use data for strategic, not just reactive, decision-making
- Shape accountability cultures that empower rather than restrict
Gain the insight to balance external demands with your own educational vision and lead accountability that delivers fairness, trust, and real impact.
Lunch break. Time to explore the wider SaaShow
With schools and trusts under unprecedented financial pressure, this seminar provides timely, strategic insight into how governing boards can navigate today’s funding challenges. We’ll consider the implications of rising costs, recent pay awards, and the outcomes of the 2025 spending review, while exploring how to develop financial oversight that balances rigour with innovation. The session will also share practical tools to help ensure every pound delivers maximum educational value. Leave with greater confidence to oversee budgets, protect your organisation’s future, and lead financially sustainable governance in uncertain times.
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