Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that this is a live event at the NEC, Birmingham meaning our content will not be available in a virtual format. We do record some sessions which take place at the show and release them post event to the SAAS Community.

Registration for the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham is not yet open. However, you can register your interest here and we’ll be in touch with further updates when registration is live!

The Schools & Academies Show primarily serves the public sector. If you are representing a private sector organisation, the cost to attend is £699 + VAT per delegate. You can register your interest in joining us here.

We also recommend exhibiting or sponsoring.  You can enquire about sponsorship opportunities by filling out our enquiry form here and a member of our team will be in touch to let you know if your application has been successful.

This is a free to attend show for Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider public sector. Register your interest here to be the first to hear when registration is live and secure your free pass!

Private sector tickets are available on a first come first served basis and are £699+ VAT. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, you can also apply for a stand at the show by enquiring here.

Registering and visiting the show is completely free for Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider public sector.

Private sector tickets are available on a first come first served basis and are £699+ VAT. If you were interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at the show you can enquire here.

In total, we offer over 30 hours of CPD certified content split across multiple theatres during the 1-day event.

You will be scanned on entry to the sessions that you attend so that we can track the number of CPD points you have collected during your visit. Unless you can be in two theatres at once, we would estimate a maximum of 7 CPD points for attending the event.

It can take up to 30 days to process the CPD information. We will do our best to get your certificates to you as quickly as possible and are grateful for your patience.

After the event, it can take up to 30 days for us to process the CPD information. We will do our best to get your certificates to you as quickly as possible and thank you in advance for your patience.

The NEC is incredibly easy to access through a variety of travel options. Click here for more travel information and directions.

The NEC aims to be fully user-friendly for visitors with access needs. Click here for a quick guide on their facilities and venue accessibility.

Yes, you can still buy food and drink at the NEC. You can find out more about this here.

A variety of our exhibitors provide snacks and goodies from their stands and we also have a Networking Area which will provide sandwiches and refreshments as well as a full catering area to the right of the inside of Hall 1.

We provide a free cloakroom for all attendees which can be found outside of the main entrance to Hall 1.

The Cloakroom will open 30 minutes prior to the event opening and close when the event finishes.

The NEC provide free visitor Wi-Fi across the NEC, with no code required.

Yes. If you would prefer to stay nearby for the duration of the show, there are a wealth of options close by to the NEC. Find out more about the hotels in the area and make your reservation here.

The NEC has parking available, which you can find out more about here. If you are travelling to the ExCeL by road, please use postcode B40 1NT to find us.

Date: Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Opening Hours: 9am – 4:30pm

Venue: National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

Our Educators Networking Hour will begin on the show floor from 3:30pm. Please feel free to join us for some light refreshments with our speakers.