Symposiums and Conferences

Post-16 Annual Conference

 This booking page is for Post-16 package holders ONLY. If you are not a package holder, complete this form here. 

Join us at the annual Hackney Education Post 16 Conference on Thursday 29th June at 9.30am-2:30pm at Hackney Town Hall, an event for education professionals dedicated to the success of young people in the 16-19 age group. This event provides a unique opportunity for heads of sixth forms, teachers, and individuals working in education and careers to gain insights from both education and industry experts and collaborate with like-minded peers.

Throughout the conference, a range of respected speakers will draw from their own current experiences to offer practical strategies and valuable resources that address the challenges and demands of the Post 16 landscape. The conference's key themes have been carefully curated, incorporating national and local strategies, plans, and topics, as well as input from our highly valued Hackney Education Post 16 network meetings.

By the conclusion of the event, participants will have:

• Explored innovative teaching and learning strategies tailored to the evolving curriculum and assessment requirements
• Heard from experienced practitioners about fostering a positive environment for post 16 students, enabling them to achieve their target grades and improve overall outcomes
• Developed a deeper understanding of post-18 pathways, equipping them with knowledge to guide students towards successful future endeavour
• Acquire practical next steps that can be readily adapted and implemented within their own school or college settings.

Who should attend this conference?

• Heads of Year 12 or 13
• School, College, and Provider Leaders of Post 16 Education:
• Heads and Deputy Heads of school Sixth Forms
• Managers of 16-19 provision in Colleges
• KS5 subject/teaching and learning leads
• Deputy Heads with leadership responsibilities for Curriculum or Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Confirmed speakers:

Philip Glanville - Mayor of Hackney

Anya James - Senior Post 16 Advisor Hackney Education

Nadine Sargent - Specialist Area Lead for SEND Service, Hackney Education

Astrid Grindlay - Public Health Registrar, UK Health Security Agency

Sam Dilliway-Davies - Director of Programmes, Strategic Development Network

Ashley Horsford - London Lead for the Emerging Talent, J.P.Morgan

Dr John Taylor - Director of Learning, Teaching and Innovation at Cranleigh School

Heads of Sixths - from our local schools/colleges

(And more to be confirmed)

 

Price: £100 per person (*Please note Hackney Education Post 16 Membership schools have 2 free places included. If you wish to book more, you should contact jonathan.reid@hackney.gov.uk

The schedule and more information can be found via this link.

• Target audience:
• Secondary