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"Schools and trusts stand at a pivotal point. This is a moment for professional courage and confidence. We must resist the urge to rush to action, seek external solutions or search for quick fixes."

Goodyear and Gibbs TES November 2025

 

As all headteachers and senior leaders consider and craft their responses to significant national developments on multiple fronts, you are warmly invited to join us for our annual headteacher conference on Friday 6th March, 'Eyes on the Horizon'.

Conference content

The day will include three outstanding keynote speakers and cover a range of important current topics to support school leaders with everything that is appearing on the education horizon, including:

  • Attendance
  • Curriculum Review
  • Professional Growth
  • Equity
  • Behaviour
  • Inclusion
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • New Ofsted framework

Welcome to our speakers

We are delighted to welcome our keynote speakers, with national and international profiles, who lead the conversations in their fields.

1

Professor Rob Coe

How do Leaders Shape an Environment for Great Teaching and Learning?

Rob is Director of Research and Development at Evidence Based Education and Senior Associate at the Education Endowment Foundation

The Difference

The Difference

Strengthening Internal Alternative Provision: The Evidence, the Policy and the Practice.

The Difference is an educational charity that tackles the social injustice of lost learning in England’s schools.

3

Dan Fitzpatrick

Shared Intelligence and the Future of Schools.

Dan's work has established him as one of the most respected voices in the field of AI in education. He is a regular contributor in the national media and a former Director for Digital Strategy at Education Partnership North East, and senior leader at a secondary school.

Venue

North Tyneside Council Chamber, Quadrant East, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY

Outline of the day

9:00 - The Council Chamber will be open for informal networking.

9:30 - Conference begins.

3:30 - Conference closes 

Teas and coffees will be available across the day and a buffet will be served at lunchtime.

Cost

We have held the delegate rate from last year at £180.00

Headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and colleagues who aspire to these roles are all welcome to attend.

Ready to join us?

  • Seize the opportunity to hear speakers who are at the cutting edge of research and practice.
  • Connect with colleagues from around the borough and further afield to share experiences and expertise.
  • Reflect on your priorities and your goals.

Contact

Catherine Worton

School Improvement Officer
Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Leadership
catherine.worton@northtyneside.gov.uk