Join school leaders from across the country for a focused and practical conference designed to tackle one of education’s most pressing challenges: closing the disadvantage gap. Through expert-led sessions and evidence-informed strategies this event will empower you to lead with clarity, compassion, and impact. Whether you’re reviewing your Pupil Premium strategy or looking to refine inclusive teaching practices, you’ll gain the insight and tools to drive meaningful change in your school.
With a sharp focus on curriculum equity, high-impact teaching, and learner agency, this agenda will support leaders at every level to create ambitious, accessible environments for all pupils. Discover how to make your school’s vision for disadvantage truly transformational - grounded in data, driven by values, and sustained by strategic leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, reflect, and lead the way in ensuring no child is left behind.
This conference will support school leaders to close the disadvantage gap through the following key objectives:
Develop a shared understanding of disadvantage by examining the social, emotional, and economic factors that impact learners’ educational experiences.
Explore the implications of disadvantage on pupil outcomes and well-being, and identify the key barriers to success for disadvantaged students.
Deepen knowledge of the Pupil Premium, including its purpose, effective allocation, and accountability requirements under Ofsted and DfE frameworks.
Empower leaders to use data effectively to identify, monitor, and evaluate interventions targeted at disadvantaged learners.
Improve curriculum design and delivery to ensure it is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all students, regardless of background.
Strengthen parental and community engagement by building meaningful partnerships that support student achievement and wellbeing.
Enhance classroom practice through high-quality, adaptive teaching that supports access to a shared, ambitious curriculum.
Equip leaders with strategies for fostering independent learning, such as metacognitive techniques and study skills development.
Promote resilience and growth mindset among disadvantaged learners to build confidence, perseverance, and academic self-belief.
Broaden students’ cultural capital and disciplinary literacy, enabling them to engage more deeply with subject content and the wider world.
Support the development of dynamic, evidence-informed Pupil Premium strategies that are responsive, sustainable, and impact-driven.
Enable leadership growth through collaboration, peer discussion, and personalised coaching to champion equity and inclusion across school communities.
