Connect with the education community & share best practice at BESA’s LearnED 2024: Education in Action Conferences. Book your free ticket to LearnED Leeds now!
18th March 2024, Trinity Academy Leeds
LearnED: Education in Action in Leeds is an inspiring day of free practical CPD masterclasses and inspiring real-life stories from schools like yours. Join hands-on demonstrations and get inspiration for improving school outcomes. Designed specifically for leaders and managers in schools and multi-academy trusts in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Agenda
08:00 – 08:55 Arrival and registration at the BESA Market Place: Suppliers, Schools and MATs Networking Breakfast
08:55 – 09:00 Welcome and introduction from BESA – Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA
09:00 – 10:00 Keynote presentation in association with Hodder Education: Opportunities for growth for schools and MATs – Al Kingsley, Chair of Trustees at Hampton Academies Trust and Author; ‘My School and Multi-Academy Trust Growth Guide
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshments and networking
10:30 – 11:30 Professional Development Masterclasses
11:30 – 12:15 Schools and MAT Leadership Roundtable chaired by the host school
12:15 – 12:30 How BESA can support your school or MAT – Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch and networking
13:45 – 14:45 Professional Development Masterclasses
14:45 – 15:15 Education Resources in Action: an interactive spotlight session with Bett Radio Show Russell Prue
15:15 – 15:45 Keynote presentation: Engaging with parents to provide them with their ‘parenting superpower’ in order to tackle social mobility with Jon Tait, Director of Education, Northern Lights Learning Trust
15:45 – 15:55 Closing remarks from BESA – Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA
15:55 – 16:00 Raffle prize draw: Your chance to win a selection of prizes from the conference exhibitors
Join the FREE LearnED Conference to:
- Make informed, evidence-based decisions about where to spend budget – deliver the best value-for-money for your school or trust
- Identify areas for improvement in your current use of resources – reduce teacher workload and enhance student outcomes (and much more)
- Receive practical, peer-to-peer support – purposeful CPD that can be implemented in your own setting
- Connect with school leaders in your local education community – hear real-life stories of strategies in practice from schools and MATs like yours
- Review education resources by seeing them in action – speak directly with suppliers and hear personal recommendations from teaching colleagues
Who should attend?
The event covers the primary and secondary sector and is aimed at:
- CEOs of Multi-Academy Trusts
- Headteachers and members of the SLT
- Directors of Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum Leads
- School Procurement Leads
- Teachers
Agenda
08:00 – 08:55 Arrival and registration at the BESA Market Place: Suppliers, Schools and MATs Networking Breakfast
08:55 – 09:00 Welcome and introduction from BESA –Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA
09:00 – 10:00 Keynote presentation in association with Hodder Education: Opportunities for growth for schools and MATs
In today’s educational landscape, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are increasingly focused on enhancing their operations and strategically planning for future growth. They are keen to identify opportunities for scaling their resources to improve efficiency, drive better outcomes, and ensure staff retention. The dynamic nature of the digital environment underscores the importance of establishing a robust digital strategy and a flexible digital infrastructure that can seamlessly accommodate your growth aspirations.
Given this context, Al Kingsley, Chair of Trustees at Hampton Academies Trust and Author; ‘My School and Multi-Academy Trust Growth Guide’. will discuss growth strategies, the role of emerging technologies like AI and the Metaverse, while providing useful checklists for evaluating and substantiating the effectiveness of #EdTech solutions within your educational institutions.
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshments and networking: Watch live product demonstrations at the Teaching and Learning Demonstration Area and engage with BESA’s trusted member companies at the BESA Market Place.
10:30 – 11:30 Professional Development Masterclasses: Delegates will be given a choice of two breakout workshops covering a range of topics.
11:30 – 12:15 Schools and MAT Leadership Roundtable chaired by the host school: An interactive panel discussion with CEOs and senior leaders of local schools and MATs. Hear directly about their experiences in school leadership and management to help you address pressing challenges and consider new opportunities. You will also have an opportunity to pose your questions directly to the panel.
- Chair: Rob Marsh, Executive Principal – East, Trinity Multi Academy Trust.
- George Panayiotou, CEO, Castleford Academy Trust.
- Wes Davies, CEO, Two Counties Trust.
- Sarah Case, Principal, Trinity Academy Halifax.
12:15 – 12:30 How BESA can support your school or MAT – Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA, will share an overview of the trusted Supplier Directory and information about the DfE-backed education resource lending platform, LendED
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch and networking: Watch live product demonstrations at the Teaching and Learning Demonstration Area and engage with BESA’s trusted member companies at the BESA Market Place.
13:45 – 14:45 Professional Development Masterclasses: Delegates will be given a choice of two breakout workshops covering a range of topics.
14:45 – 15:15Education Resources in Action: an interactive spotlight session with Bett Radio Show Russell Prue: In this audience-focused session experienced education guru, and Bett Radio host, Russell Prue will reach out to the audience to shine a spotlight on what you have gained from the conference and how this will help you to improve outcomes in your school or MAT.
15:15 – 15:45 Keynote presentation:
- Engaging with parents to provide them with their ‘parenting superpower’ in order to tackle social mobility with Jon Tait, Director of Education, Northern Lights Learning Trust.
15:45 – 15:55 Closing remarks from BESA Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA: A round up of the key takeaways and action points from the conference.
15:55 – 16:00 Raffle prize draw: Your chance to win a selection of prizes from the conference exhibitors.
