BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

JOIN THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR SCHOOL LEADERS!

The Schools & Academies Show provides the education community with a one-stop shop of everything they need to put together their strategic business and school improvement plans for years to come.

The CPD-certified content, exhibition floor, suppliers and interactive features have been carefully curated to reflect and provide solutions to the everyday challenges facing senior leaders across schools and MATs.

In attending, leaders will leave feeling empowered with new processes, technologies and suppliers solutions to drive efficiencies, save time, make savings and improve their school to improve outcomes for pupils.

YOUR TICKET PROVIDES ACCESS TO:

THE MAIN STAGE

Hear first-hand updates, key announcements and have your questions answered as our keynote speakers and policy makers take to the Main Stage, situated at the heart of the show floor.

7 THEMED SEMINAR THEATRES

Our show features over 30 hours of CPD-certified content spanning 7 dedicated seminar theatres, focused on some of the most prominent issues facing the sector, including SEND, Business & Finance, EdTech and more!

A LEADING EXHIBITION

Discover inventive ways to make savings and drive efficiencies in your school whilst testing the latest cutting-edge products, services and solutions across our exhibition floor, hosting 150+ leading education suppliers!

NETWORKING FEATURES

Connect with fellow school leaders via our pre-event networking platform ConnectEd and build relationships within our dedicated networking zones, including the Government Education Village and the Educator’s Networking Hour!

KEY THEMES EXPLORED ACROSS THE DAY:

Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Are you worried about the teacher recruitment crisis? Gain best practice guidance for sourcing , developing and upskilling your staff and hear top tips from experts on how to implement effective and powerful CPD strategies.

Attendance

Expert analysis of the issues surrounding absenteeism within schools, especially following the pandemic and practical guidance on what your school can do to develop a culture of attendance and improve outcomes for pupils.

Behaviour

Best practice insights for addressing the challenging behaviours which are impeding progress and attainment within your school and actionable steps you can take to improve behaviour amongst pupils.

Planning

Gain expert advice on how to use the tools at your disposal to identify the strengths of your school, areas for future development and new ideas to help steer your school through challenging times.

Policy Updates

Hear key updates, announcements and explanations from policy actors who shape the educational landscape, including Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education.

Estate Development

Unlock fresh insights on estate management and development and improve your understanding of space and pedagogy. With a variety of estates-based exhibitors situated across our exhibition floor, you’ll also have the opportunity to discover new organisations and source solutions for any upcoming projects.

  • This show continues to improve year-on-year, and the speakers address the most pressing and topical issue for schools. Brilliant!

    SBM
    St Monica's Catholic Primary School

  • 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 Manager
    Learning 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 Manager
    Ulverston Victoria High School

  • Wow. The speakers I visited were inspiring, motivational and made me think hard; giving me things to take back to my school. The companies I was able to talk to were current and new! It gave me the opportunity to discuss issues or praise them within their field!

    Head of Maths
    Baysgarth 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 Manager
    Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust

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

    Business Manager
    Mercian Educational Trust

  • 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 Teacher
    Hodgson Academy

  • 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 Teacher
    Tenterden Infant School

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

    Chair of Governors
    Highfurlong School

  • 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 Advisor
    Sheffield City Council

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

    Deputy Headteacher
    Knebworth Primary School

  • 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 Officer
    The Priestley Academy Trust

  • 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 Manager
    South Wirral High School

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

    Chief Financial Officer
    Kings Cross Academy Trust

  • This was my first time attending and I found it informative and an extremely useful opportunity to network with peers and connect with existing and potentially new suppliers.

    School Operations Manager
    Pathways School

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

    Regional Lead
    National Governance Association

  • Well worth the trip. There was a huge range of speakers and the only issue was choosing which talks to go to."

    Virtual School Officer
    Wiltshire Council

  • 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 16
    Ormiston Academies Trust

  • 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 Consultant
    Aluna Behaviour Consultancy

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

    CRST TRUST Director of SEND
    Arrow Vale High School - Redditch

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

    Head of School
    Mosborough Primary School

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

    School Business Manager
    King's Norton Boys' 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 Officer
    Orchard Community Trust

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

    Chair of LGB. Trustee
    Warley Road Primary Academy

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

    Assistant Principal/Director of P16
    Outwood Grange Academy

  • 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 Leader
    St 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.

    SBM
    West Town Lane Academy

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

    Chief Operations Officer
    Odyssey Collaborative Trust