Find out how the latest neuroscience is affirming the concepts set out by Maslow in the 1940s. Meeting all children's physical, emotional and psychological needs is fundamental to learning. When whole schools adopt an executive function approach we can humanize many of the challenges we face. The approach can help all members of a school community feel understood, loved and sense of belonging.

An effective school culture is not skills led. Neither is it imported with ‘magic’ systems. Enabling a deep sense of connection and belonging is essential. With the culture right, the strategies that are used become less important. The culture is set by the way that the adults behave.

People rarely talk honestly about how we experience and manage during times of intense challenge; times hard on our psyche and heart. Drawing on some real life experiences, research, Greek mythology and ontological coaching questions, we'll discover together how we can begin to discover our most resourceful selves.

Cultural capital is a new buzzword for the primary curriculum, but what is cultural capital, how does it support our children to become successful citizens, and how do we actually offer it? This workshop presents a decade-long personal journey of discovery into the world of cultural capital, which begins in the beautiful piazzas and remarkable pre-schools of northern Italy.

Using knowledge from world famous football managers, leaders in education and business, this presentation will explain how you can establish powerful priorities. You will leave this presentation with an insight into how you can plan effectively for your next 100 days.

Conducting your own whole school curriculum review (including resources to take away).
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Connecting with all children through your curriculum: childhood, stories, and learning.

Creating a magically powerful curriculum for your whole school.

Patrick is the Executive Principal of North Liverpool Academy & the Northern Schools Trust. He has been a senior leader for 25+ years, including 15 years as a Principal/Executive Principal in secondary, primary and special schools Patrick coaches many aspiring, new and experienced headteachers and CEOs, particularly those facing significant challenge both in the UK and internationally.

‘Putting children first’ is a misunderstood sentiment. If leaders put staff first, they can build a strong culture and positive climate that results adults and children flourishing. This story includes triumphs and failures, good decisions and terrible decisions, and clear pathway to improving the culture and climate in our schools.

Reema has a track record of leading struggling schools to success and building a truly community focused education. She is acutely sensitive to the need for primary schools to cut across the social and cultural diversity of the city to provide an inclusive educational experience for all pupils.
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I am the Principal of a large all-through school, which is the 27th most improved school in the country and our A Level results place us in the top 5%. I have written two books; Education Exposed and Education Exposed 2. I am the organiser of ResearchED Northampton and have worked nationally on the delivery of NPQ qualifications, curriculum theory, curriculum practice, leadership talks and behaviour training.

Karen Amos is an executive coach and trainer and founder of BrightBird Coaching & Training. She embeds coaching in all her work, whether that’s leadership and communication skills training, or wellbeing support for all the team.

What success looks like for each child; how to deliver a child-centred education for all.

SEN and music - the link between autism, school refusers and holistic curriculum.

Importance of Humanity in Leadership.

Reflections on Imposter Syndrome.

The importance of consultation.