Schools & Academies Show | Benefits of Attending

JOIN THE UK'S LEADING EDUCATION POLICY EVENT

The Schools & Academies Show is the go-to event for school leaders to question leaders in an informal setting, make valuable connections, source solutions for their school, academy or MAT and hear from the most influential decision-makers in education.

Registration is completely FREE for Schools, Private Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider Public Sector. Your free ticket will provide:

Free access to over 30 hours of CPD certified content
Free access to 7 themed seminar theatres including Business & Finance, School Improvement, SEND and more!
An exhibition boasting over 150 leading education suppliers
Free access to the Main Stage featuring all keynote sessions, live debates and tailored workshops from some of the sector’s most inspirational and influential speakers
Free access to a networking drinks reception on the show floor from 3:30pm!
Free access to multiple networking features, including the Government Education Village, CPL Village and ConnectEd Lounge
Free access to our pre-event networking platform; ConnectEd, where you can plan your day ahead of the show and meet with like-minded peers and suppliers

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

30+ HOURS OF CPD-ACCREDITED CONTENT

Hear advice and key policy updates from some of the most sector's most influential speakers, leading in keynote sessions, live debates and tailored workshops specifically designed to help schools, academies and MATs to overcome their most pressing challenges and improve outcomes.

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HEAR THE LATEST POLICY UPDATES

Hear the latest policy updates from leading government officials and decision makers. With key support from the Department for Education and the Education & Skills Funding Agency, you can pose your questions to their representatives in our ‘Government Education Village’.

GOVERNMENT EDUCATION VILLAGE

TEST NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Test and procure the latest cutting-edge products and services to tackle the challenges your school faces. Visit education suppliers across our exhibition floor and talk with the experts to get a first-hand look at some of the amazing solutions available to schools, academies and MATs.

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KEY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

With dedicated networking areas, including the Government Education Village and the Educator's Networking Hour, this is a unique opportunity to make valuable connections and spark new ideas with like-minded peers across the show floor.

NETWORKING AREAS

INSIGHTFUL CASE-STUDIES

Along with the rest of our broad range of content, we will also be welcoming leading practitioners to share their case-studies. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to gain knowledge from other educational institutions and take away best-practice advice to help improve pupil-outcomes.

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TAKE PART IN PANEL DEBATES

Our Leaders' Town Hall will provide visitors with a platform to debate and discuss the biggest topics in the sector. If you have any pressing questions or topics for debate then this is your chance to have your voice heard.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

This is a must-attend event for senior leadership teams to discover practical advice and innovative solutions to overcome the most prominent obstacles in the Education Sector. We will be welcoming leading practitioners, experts and government officials to share their advice, policy updates and insights.

Alongside this, our broad range of education suppliers will be showcasing their products and services, all aimed at improving pupil outcomes and the day-to-day running of educational institutions.

✔️ HEAR FIRST-HAND FROM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND POLICY MAKERS

✔️ DISCOVER INVENTIVE WAYS TO MAKE SAVINGS AND DRIVE EFFICIENCIES IN YOUR SCHOOL

✔️ HANDLE WHAT WOULD BE A MONTH-LONG PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN 1 DAY AT THE SHOW

✔️ AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO QUESTION POLICY MAKERS AND SENIOR EDUCATION LEADERS

✔️FREE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE NETWORKING FEATURES ACROSS THE SHOW FLOOR

✔️ SAVE TIME SOURCING SUPPLIERS ACROSS THE SHOW FLOOR

Testimonials

"Great to have this face to face session. Always useful to gain further CPD, updates, networking and meetings with exhibitors which acts a catalyst to improve trust work further!"

CEOCastleford Academy

"A great show and well worth going. You gather inspiring ideas. You see what the latest in technology can do for the school. Good to talk to others that can support but also that reassurance of what you are doing!"

Deputy Head TeacherHodgson Academy

"Well worth giving up a day in the office, to get some ideas and updates."

Business ManagerMercian Educational Trust

"The Schools & Academies Show is always such a superb event with opportunities to learn, to network and to raise awareness of many educational aspects. Everyone in the sector gains from this type of event."

School AdvisorSheffield City Council

"The show was a good opportunity for me and my team to look at how we can implement our new strategic plan using knowledge picked up at the show alongside engaging with suppliers who can support our improvement."

Chief Executive OfficerThe Priestley Academy Trust

"The Schools and Academies Show was a well organised, inspiring event. The day gave us time to reflect on our school's developments after listening to conversations from passionate speakers and exhibitors about relevant issues faced in education today."

Executive Head TeacherTenterden Infant School

"A wonderful day focused on education policy, practice and CPD as well as exhibitors all under one roof!"

Deputy HeadteacherKnebworth Primary School

"The show allowed me to gain best practice knowledge, speak to suppliers and get updates on key developments within the education sector. Well worth the visit."

School Business ManagerSouth Wirral High School

"Very good opportunity to hear government policy updates and spend quality time with suppliers."

Chief Financial OfficerKings Cross Academy Trust

"It was an excellent opportunity to catch up on much needed networking, and to hear first hand from key people within the education sector. I came away with lots of food for thought as well as some excellent contacts."

Senior Lead Practitioner for Post 16Ormiston Academies Trust

"A great way to access CPD, network with leaders across the community and meet and build relationships with suppliers."

School Business ManagerKing's Norton Boys' School

"Excellent show with top rate speakers. Extremely useful and informative"

Chair of LGB. TrusteeWarley Road Primary Academy

"A brilliant experience - bringing together a diverse range of speakers in a positively challenging environment."

Assistant Principal/Director of P16Outwood Grange Academy

"Brilliant event for quality of speakers and relevance of topics. DfE was present and open access for discussions; particularly enjoyed the high trust environment and the passion for educating our nation in everyone I met."

Schools Liaison ManagerLearning Foundation and Digital Poverty Alliance

"It was an excellent day, great speakers and content with a variety of organisations grouped into focus areas which made it easy to locate companies I was interested in. The pre event information provided was excellent ensuring I was well prepared for the day and the NEC is a great location which made it accessible for travelling from Cumbria. Being a free event was also a big help when schools are facing such huge financial burdens."

Business ManagerUlverston Victoria High School

"Well worth taking the time to experience SAAS. Good choice of sessions and speakers to support your area of work and all the main suppliers and additional that you might not have considered. You will definitely walk away gaining knowledge and even reassurance that you are fulfilling your role correctly!"

Trust Operations ManagerOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust

"Very useful and productive day spent at SAAS. Well organised and informative event as ever."

School Governance CoordinatorCity of Wolverhampton Council

"A great opportunity to attend high quality CPD, meet colleagues & see new products."

Chair of GovernorsHighfurlong School

"A great opportunity to learn more about the important issues within education and network with colleagues and suppliers."

Regional LeadNational Governance Association

"The SAAS was an ideal forum to meet like-minded professionals, share lived experiences good or bad and network with other so that mutual collaboration can take place. Suggestion - the chairs should be laid out in staggered rows so that in front of each chair is a space to make visibility of the speakers on stage clearer."

Behaviour ConsultantAluna Behaviour Consultancy

"Great day of thought-provoking speakers and excellent exhibitions."

CRST TRUST Director of SENDArrow Vale High School - Redditch

"A good enriching day that has provided some provoking thoughts for potential future actions and solutions. Looking forward to visiting the next event in 2023!"

Associate Assistant HeadteacherDenbigh School

"A must-go experience for all school leaders; this annual event should not be missed."

Head of SchoolMosborough Primary School

"Great event, highly well organised. Great speakers who gave an insight into their own MATs and there was a great emphasis of 'we are not in this alone."

Chief Finance OfficerOrchard Community Trust

"The show helped highlight some key areas that we had previously overseen or needed to make sure we embedded further to improve the implementation of our policies."

Senior Pastoral LeaderSt George's School Edgbaston

"The show was inspiring with a wide range of panel discussions and talks. Attending the show gave me time away from school to develop strategies and prompted new ideas."

SBMWest Town Lane Academy

"A great day to explore and engage with suppliers and listen to professional speakers presenting various topics."

Chief Operations OfficerOdyssey Collaborative Trust