Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

ISPN SOUTH 2024 AGENDA

ISPN is a unique, two-day learning and networking event which brings together the most inspirational leaders and transformational suppliers in the education sector to share cutting-edge insight, knowledge and experience. Our agenda is carefully curated to address the most relevant and emerging challenges in the sector.

ISPN 2024
26th - 27th September, Radisson Blu, Heathrow

Day 1
Day 2

26 September 2024

8:10 am - 9:10 am

Main Room

Registration
9:10 am - 9:20 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Welcome to Independent Schools Partnership Network!
9:20 am - 10:00 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: The implications of VAT on fees: maintaining affordability for parents

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Amina Iyare Ayankogbe

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

Allana Gay

Co-Founder
BAMEed Network

Nic Ford

Head
Bolton School, Boys' Division

Jason Slack

Head of Foundation
The Kingâ€™s School, Macclesfield

This session tackles the critical issue of rising VAT and its impact on school fee affordability. We’ll delve into practical strategies schools can implement to manage VAT costs effectively.

Join us for a thought-provoking ...

This session tackles the critical issue of rising VAT and its impact on school fee affordability. We’ll delve into practical strategies schools can implement to manage VAT costs effectively.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on ensuring quality education remains accessible to all families in the independent school sector.
10:05 am - 10:25 am

Main Room

How to Achieve Outstanding Food & Serious Savings with Pre-prepared Catering

Nick Dagger

Regional Sales Manager, South
apetito

With current market challenges, itâ€™s no surprise that school leaders are scrutinising operational costs to examine where efficiencies can be made. Did you know catering is one area where you can make significant savings without co...

With current market challenges, itâ€™s no surprise that school leaders are scrutinising operational costs to examine where efficiencies can be made. Did you know catering is one area where you can make significant savings without compromising on quality?

This presentation will introduce our revolutionary school catering model, which is helping schools deliver the control and flexibility of in-house catering whilst achieving immediate savings of 15-20% on catering with zero compromises on quality and safety.
10:30 am - 10:45 am

Main Room

Dragons' den - Speed presentations

Our signature â€˜Dragonsâ€™ Denâ€™ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a short 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sectorâ€�...

Our signature â€˜Dragonsâ€™ Denâ€™ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a short 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sectorâ€™s ongoing challenges.
10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm

Main Room

How to develop an effective digital strategy that includes AI

Steve Birtles

Head of Digital Teaching and Learning
Eton College

Tom Rogerson

Head
Cottesmore School

This session empowers leaders to develop a comprehensive digital strategy for their school.

Explore best practices for leveraging technology and AI to enhance learning, streamline operations, and boost student engagement.
12:25 pm - 12:45 pm

Main Room

Moving towards sustainability and energy efficiency in schools

Nigel Richards

Chief Operating Officer
Cheltenham Ladiesâ€™ College

Becky Hudson-Findley

Director for Digital Learning, Enterprise and Sustainability
Bedford Girls' School

This session explores innovative strategies for schools to embrace sustainability and energy efficiency.

Join us for a discussion on reducing environmental impact, saving costs, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardsh...

This session explores innovative strategies for schools to embrace sustainability and energy efficiency.

Join us for a discussion on reducing environmental impact, saving costs, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship among students and staff.
12:45 pm - 1:35 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion: AI and you: whatâ€™s new?

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Alexandra Read

Head of Learning Technology
GDST

Tom Rogerson

Head
Cottesmore School

Adam Webster

Deputy Head (Innovation)
Caterham School

This interactive discussion puts you at the center.

Join fellow leaders as we explore the latest advancements in AI and its potential to transform your school.

Through group discussions and thought-provoking questions, w...

This interactive discussion puts you at the center.

Join fellow leaders as we explore the latest advancements in AI and its potential to transform your school.

Through group discussions and thought-provoking questions, we’ll delve into how AI can be leveraged to personalise learning, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities for student success, giving you actionable strategies to integrate AI into your school.
2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

Main Room

How Transport Can Help You Retain Pupil Numbers and Boost Admissions

Robbie Ridler

Head of Account Management
StudentSafe

Discover how to overcome the transport challenges facing your independent school in todayâ€™s changing landscape. Learn how efficient transport solutions can boost admissions, improve accessibility, enhance safeguarding, and manage ...

Discover how to overcome the transport challenges facing your independent school in todayâ€™s changing landscape. Learn how efficient transport solutions can boost admissions, improve accessibility, enhance safeguarding, and manage costs. With StudentSafe as your strategic partner, youâ€™ll be equipped to transform transport into a valuable asset, driving both student retention and admissions growth.
2:35 pm - 3:55 pm

Main Room

Oracy for all: Empowering learners to achieve and to develop their sense of agency with English Speaking Board (International) and our ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications

Tina Renshaw

Chief Executive
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.

Oracy is about learning through talk and learning to talk. The power of spoken language is transformative and larger than developing communicative competence and access to knowledge. In addition to oracy as â€˜learning through talkâ...

Oracy is about learning through talk and learning to talk. The power of spoken language is transformative and larger than developing communicative competence and access to knowledge. In addition to oracy as â€˜learning through talkâ€™ there is transformative power in applying speaking and listening to real-life situations and simulated experiences. ESBâ€™s accredited assessments provide such experiences. We give learners communication-rich opportunities and a platform on which their voice and their passions are not only heard but valued, delivering confidence and agency.

Key learning points:
â€¢ Preparing for and taking ESBâ€™s Oracy qualifications measurably improves learnersâ€™ oracy skills and knowledge
â€¢ ESBâ€™s assessment methodology provides real opportunity for learners to exert individual agency
â€¢ Learners feel more confident as speakers after their ESB assessment
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
4:20 pm - 4:45 pm

Main Room

The role of entrepreneurship and creativity in independent education

Millan Sachania

Headmaster
Immanuel College (HMC)

What is our purpose as leaders in education? To help pupils pass exams, to discover their passions and support them, or a combination of both?

Ultimately, we have to develop the curriculum in a way that prepares pupils for future ...

What is our purpose as leaders in education? To help pupils pass exams, to discover their passions and support them, or a combination of both?

Ultimately, we have to develop the curriculum in a way that prepares pupils for future employment, identifying their traits and what makes them special within their personalities, as well as building confidence, creativity, and resilience.

Find out how we, as leaders, can support pupils to find their entrepreneurial qualities and ensure they thrive in a career that they love.
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm

Main Room

Fireside chat: Continuous leadership development

Jo Sharrock

Headteacher
Putney High School GDST

Amina Iyare Ayankogbe

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, with rising VAT impacting school fees, effective leadership is more crucial than ever.

This keynote address explores the evolving role of the school leader in independent schools. ...

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, with rising VAT impacting school fees, effective leadership is more crucial than ever.

This keynote address explores the evolving role of the school leader in independent schools. Gain valuable insights on continuous leadership development strategies to navigate change, build resilience, and ensure your school thrives in the face of new challenges.
5:20 pm - 5:25 pm

Main Room

Chair's closing remarks
5:25 pm - 7:30 pm

Main Room

Hotel check-in/free time
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Main Room

Drinks reception & networking dinner

27 September 2024

9:10 am - 9:15 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Welcome to Independent Schools Partnership Network!
9:15 am - 9:35 am

Main Room

Uncovering opportunities for growing revenue

Amina Iyare Ayankogbe

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford
9:35 am - 10:00 am

Main Room

Letâ€™s go zero

Alex Green

Head of Letâ€™s Go Zero
Ashden
10:00 am - 10:20 am

Main Room

Innovative Food Services for Independent Schools

Blain Shepherd

UK Managing Director
Thomas Franks Ltd.

Claire Long

Group Business Development Director
Thomas Franks Ltd.

Thomas Franks bring their market-leading innovation and management expertise to navigate the new financial and political impact on the independent school sector. With insights into enhancing pupil dining experience, food quality, nutriti...

Thomas Franks bring their market-leading innovation and management expertise to navigate the new financial and political impact on the independent school sector. With insights into enhancing pupil dining experience, food quality, nutrition and all-round wellbeing plus exploration of new financial models and VAT implications, and how new technology can minimise cost and maximise efficiency.

Key learning points:
Differentiating your school and building your reputation through food.
Importance of nutrition for wellbeing and performance.
Managing costs and driving non-fee income.
10:20 am - 10:40 am

Main Room

AI-Powered Education: The Future of Teaching and Learning

Matthew Fletcher

Growth Consultant
Toddle

Discover how AI-driven tools can:
â€¢ Personalise Learning – Empower your teachers to design future-ready learning experiences. Create individualised lessons and assessments tailored to each pupilâ€™s unique needs.

Discover how AI-driven tools can:
â€¢ Personalise Learning – Empower your teachers to design future-ready learning experiences. Create individualised lessons and assessments tailored to each pupilâ€™s unique needs.
â€¢ Reduce Administrative Overload – Free your staff from time-consuming tasks like marking, data tracking, and report generation, so they can focus on what truly mattersâ€”teaching.
â€¢ Drive Student Success with AI-Generated Assessments: Use AI to create adaptive assessments that automatically analyse student performance. Get instant feedback and valuable data to help identify areas for improvement and support better learning outcomes across your school.
10:45 am - 11:45 am

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Main Room

The future of curriculum development

James Mutton

Deputy Head (Digital Innovation and Curriculum)
Putney High School GDST

This session flips the script on curriculum development. We’ll begin by exploring current approaches in independent schools, then embark on a journey of creative disruption.

How can we reimagine curriculum development to me...

This session flips the script on curriculum development. We’ll begin by exploring current approaches in independent schools, then embark on a journey of creative disruption.

How can we reimagine curriculum development to meet the dynamic needs of future generations? What are the actionable strategies that will allow us to design a future-proof learning experience that empowers pupils to thrive?
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

Main Room

Sustainable estate development for tomorrowâ€™s schools

Rob Grant

Interim Chief Operations Officer (Finance, Operations and Governance)
The Loughborough Schools Foundation

How do we integrate sustainability principles into our school estates, reducing environmental impact and creating healthy learning environments.

Weâ€™ll delve into innovative approaches for energy efficiency, resource managem...

How do we integrate sustainability principles into our school estates, reducing environmental impact and creating healthy learning environments.

Weâ€™ll delve into innovative approaches for energy efficiency, resource management, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship within your schools.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Main Room

Closing keynote presentation: Building for the future

Neil Cufley

Director of Operations and Finance
Royal Russell School

Paul Dwyer

Head
Redmaids’ High School

This closing keynote session will give practical insights into how to tackle the immediate challenges that face the sector, whilst also having the future in mind.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on navigating changes to...

This closing keynote session will give practical insights into how to tackle the immediate challenges that face the sector, whilst also having the future in mind.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on navigating changes to VAT and fluctuating enrolment with innovative solutions. Discover strategies to ensure that pupils can thrive, no matter what the future holds.
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

Chair's closing remarks
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch

Day 1
Day 2

Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

ISPN SOUTH 2024 AGENDA

ISPN 202426th - 27th September, Radisson Blu, Heathrow

26 September 2024

8:10 am - 9:10 am

Main Room

Registration

9:10 am - 9:20 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation St Paul's Girls' School

9:20 am - 10:00 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: The implications of VAT on fees: maintaining affordability for parents

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation St Paul's Girls' School

Amina Iyare Ayankogbe

Bursar The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

Allana Gay

Co-Founder BAMEed Network

Nic Ford

Head Bolton School, Boys' Division

Jason Slack

Head of Foundation The Kingâ€™s School, Macclesfield

10:05 am - 10:25 am

Main Room

How to Achieve Outstanding Food & Serious Savings with Pre-prepared Catering

Nick Dagger

Regional Sales Manager, South apetito

10:30 am - 10:45 am

Main Room

Dragons' den - Speed presentations

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

12:05 pm - 12:25 pm

Main Room

How to develop an effective digital strategy that includes AI

Steve Birtles

Head of Digital Teaching and Learning Eton College

Tom Rogerson

Head Cottesmore School

12:25 pm - 12:45 pm

Main Room

Moving towards sustainability and energy efficiency in schools

Nigel Richards

Chief Operating Officer Cheltenham Ladiesâ€™ College

Becky Hudson-Findley

Director for Digital Learning, Enterprise and Sustainability Bedford Girls' School

12:45 pm - 1:35 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch

1:40 pm - 2:10 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion: AI and you: whatâ€™s new?

Giles Bennett

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation St Paul's Girls' School

Alexandra Read

Head of Learning Technology GDST

Tom Rogerson

Head Cottesmore School

Adam Webster

Deputy Head (Innovation) Caterham School

2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

Main Room

How Transport Can Help You Retain Pupil Numbers and Boost Admissions

Robbie Ridler

Head of Account Management StudentSafe

2:35 pm - 3:55 pm

Main Room

Oracy for all: Empowering learners to achieve and to develop their sense of agency with English Speaking Board (International) and our ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications

Tina Renshaw

Chief Executive English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

4:20 pm - 4:45 pm

Main Room

The role of entrepreneurship and creativity in independent education

ISPN 2024
26th - 27th September, Radisson Blu, Heathrow

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

Co-Founder
BAMEed Network

Head
Bolton School, Boys' Division

Head of Foundation
The Kingâ€™s School, Macclesfield

Regional Sales Manager, South
apetito

Head of Digital Teaching and Learning
Eton College

Head
Cottesmore School

Chief Operating Officer
Cheltenham Ladiesâ€™ College

Director for Digital Learning, Enterprise and Sustainability
Bedford Girls' School

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Head of Learning Technology
GDST

Head
Cottesmore School

Deputy Head (Innovation)
Caterham School

Head of Account Management
StudentSafe

Chief Executive
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.

Headmaster
Immanuel College (HMC)

Headteacher
Putney High School GDST

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

Deputy Head / Director of Innovation
St Paul's Girls' School

Bursar
The Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford

Head of Letâ€™s Go Zero
Ashden

UK Managing Director
Thomas Franks Ltd.

Group Business Development Director
Thomas Franks Ltd.

Growth Consultant
Toddle

Deputy Head (Digital Innovation and Curriculum)
Putney High School GDST

Interim Chief Operations Officer (Finance, Operations and Governance)
The Loughborough Schools Foundation

Director of Operations and Finance
Royal Russell School

Head
Redmaids’ High School