Practical Strategies Conference 2024

The Evolution of the Independent School

VWV are once again hosting our Practical Strategies Conference 2024 this autumn. 

This year, the focus of the conference will be 'The evolution of the Independent School'. Attendees will hear from representatives from schools and groups such as Bellevue Education Group, Marlborough College, Cheltenham Ladies College and The King's School Canterbury, as well as the Independent Schools Council, the Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation and the UK Safer Internet Centre.

Over the course of the conference you will have the opportunity to explore the challenges the sector is currently facing, learn from others and share your own thoughts on how best to practically combat these issues.

Issues that will be covered by VWV experts and our external sector speakers includes sector trends in respects to mergers between schools, international study centres, dealing with complaints, managing online safety and much more. Additionally, in light of the Labour Party’s recent landslide victory and the Government's proposal to introduce VAT on school fees, we are hosting a dedicated session to address these significant changes.

This year, the event is again being hosted at the Royal Society, in central London. Between insightful sessions, delegates will be provided with a sit down lunch and have plenty of opportunities to network with other figures in the Schools sector. 

Price: £185 + VAT

If you have two attending from the same school, the price of your second ticket will be reduced to £80 + VAT. Please book your ticket and you will recieve a discount code to book your second ticket.

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Speakers 

Independent Education in UK: Evolution or Revolution?

Employment Strategy

VAT on Schools Fees

The Complaints Conundrum: a whole school approach in challenging times

Managing financial risk and reducing fee dependency

Workshops 

(Each attendee can attend two of the following workshops)

Fund, Find, Flourish: The Importance of Fundraising and Bursaries in your school

School Mergers: sector trends and the commercial approach

International Strategy: Sector Trends and International Study Centres

Online Safety