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Successfully Leading HR in Education Conference 2026 - Navigating a changing landscape

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Virtual, Online

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The forthcoming Employment Rights Bill represents one of the most significant shifts in HR and employment law in recent years, with wide-ranging implications for schools and trusts. From new rules on probationary periods and unfair dismissal to expanded rights around flexible working and predictable working patterns, these changes will reshape how schools manage, support, and protect their staff. Failing to prepare risks not only non-compliance but also costly disputes, reputational damage, and challenges to leadership credibility. This conference is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve — with expert legal insight, practical HR strategies, and sector-specific guidance designed to help you respond proactively rather than reactively.

The Leading HR in Schools Conference brings together top employment lawyers, experienced HR practitioners, and school leaders to deliver clear, actionable advice. Whether it’s handling tricky grievances, supporting staff wellbeing, restructuring effectively, or navigating flexible working requests, this agenda ensures you’ll leave equipped to protect your school and empower your staff. Don’t wait until the law changes — make sure you and your school are ready from day one.

Who should attend?

All staff involved in HR in schools.

This conference will enable you to:

  • Prepare for proposes changes to employee rights under the new proposed Employment Rights Bill.

  • Support staff with mental health challenges by implementing effective policies and reasonable adjustments, while ensuring legal compliance with disability discrimination laws.

  • Adopt innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.

  • Improve your employee engagement to boost long term staff retention.

  • Manage grievances and disputes effectively, learning how to identify and address issues early on while following best practices for conducting grievance procedures.

  • Implement flexible working policies by understanding legal requirements and exploring strategies that support a healthy work-life balance within the school environment.

  • Navigate restructuring and change management with confidence, ensuring that HR processes support school leadership and comply with legal obligations during organizational changes.

Speakers include:

Kelly Rayner

HR Business Partner
United Learning

Sue West

Senior Human Resources Professional
Kate Shepherd Associates

Alacoque Marvin

Partner
Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

Mr Stephen Mitchell

Director
Keystone Knowledge

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Sarah Jane for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Fee Options

Virtual NHS, Schools, Care and Public Sector

£295.00

(£354.00)

Virtual Voluntary sector & charities

£250.00

(£300.00)

(Prices in brackets include VAT)

Discounts

Additional delegate discount:

A discount of 15% will be applied to fees for any extra delegates.

Online discount:

A discount of 10% will be applied if you pay using the website.

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