The Education People Show: Kent and Yorkshire's Agendas
The Education People Show continues to champion educational leadership with its dynamic, free-to-attend events designed to inspire and empower. This year marks an exciting milestone, as the show expands for the first time into Yorkshire, building on its well-established presence in the South East. Both events - Kent on 12 November and Yorkshire on 26 November - promise a day packed with inspiration, expert insights, and practical strategies for school leaders and staff. Here’s a closer look at what to expect from each show, including keynotes, breakout sessions, and exhibitor highlights.
The Education People Show - Kent
Click below to see the full agenda for The Education People Show - Kent, taking place on Wednesday 12 November 2025, Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone, Kent.
Morning highlights >>
- 8.15am - 9am – Registration & exhibition opens
- 9am - 9.50am – Opening Keynote: The Art of Being Brilliant by Dr Andy Cope (Art of Brilliance)
- 9.50am - 10.40am - Coffee & networking break
- 10.40am - 11.20am – Guest speaker sessions - find out more below:
- Ollie Frith (Behaviour Specialist, CPI International)
Don’t Take the Bait: Staying on Track in the Toughest Moments - Lisa Lea-Weston (Founder, Talking Heads)
Empowering Educators: The Role of Supervision in Enhancing Pupil Premium Impact - Polly Sharman (Senior Adviser, The Education People)
School Based Nurseries Initiative: Supporting Continuity from 2-5 Years
- Ollie Frith (Behaviour Specialist, CPI International)
- Elaine Ademokun (Programmes Director, Jigsaw Education Group)
Navigating Identity and Belonging: PSHE in Promoting Student Self‑Acceptance
- Elaine Ademokun (Programmes Director, Jigsaw Education Group)
- 11.20am - 11.40am – Coffee & networking break
- 11.40am - 12.20pm – More guest speaker sessions:
- Ruth Gately (SEND Lead Adviser, The Education People)
Developing a Practical Toolkit to Support Inclusion in the Classroom - Louise Brenlund (Partner & Employment Team Leader, Warners Law)
Key Employment and HR Challenges for Schools and Academies in 25/26 - Ed Panting (Engagement Officer, The Education People)
Proactive Strategies for Preventing NEET: Empowering At‑Risk Students for Success
- Ruth Gately (SEND Lead Adviser, The Education People)
Afternoon highlights >>
- 12.20pm - 1.20pm – Lunch, networking & exhibitions
- 1.20pm - 2pm – Guest speakers - find out more below:
- Angi Gibson & Paul Whiteman (NAHT)
Appraisals and Difficult Conversations - Daniel Ryan (Weslyean)
Maximising your Pension and Tax Allowances as a Leader within Education - James Weatherill (Co-founder and CEO of Arbor)
What does a School of the Future Look Like - June Stevenson (Teacher Tapp) & Ruth Gately (The Education People)
SEND Panel
- Angi Gibson & Paul Whiteman (NAHT)
- 2pm - 2.30pm – Peer Engagement tea & coffee break
- 2.30pm - 3.20pm – Closing Keynote: The Transformative Power of AI in Education: What Do Leaders Need to Know? – Laura Knight (Sapio Ltd)
- 3.20pm - 3.30pm – Event close
The Education People Show – Yorkshire
Click below to see the full agenda for The Education People Show - Yorkshire, taking place on Wednesday 26 November 2025, Gullivers Valley Theme Park, Mansfield Road, Sheffield.
Morning highlights >>
- 8.30am - 9am – Registration, coffee & exhibition opens
- 9.15am - 9.20am – Welcome address with Matt Selwyn-Smith (Managing Director at The Education People)
- 9.20am - 9.30am – Morning welcome from Rock Kidz
- 9.30am - 10.10am – Opening Keynote: Ollie Frith - From Inclusive Practice to Inclusive Culture- A Practical Approach to Supporting Every Learner
- 10.10am - 10.15am – Mayor of Rotherham – Councillor Rukhsana Ismail
- 10.15am - 10.45am – Coffee & networking break
- 10.40am - 11.25am – Guest speaker sessions - find out more below:
- Beth Southern (Creator, EAL Hub)
How the Right Support for EAL Learners Can Make a Huge Difference to Their Learning Journey - Charlotte Maher (School Relationship Manager, Teachers Retirement Agency)
Maximising Pensions for the Education Community - Clare Wilson (Team Manager, Education Data Hub)
Collaborative Risk Management: How to Manage Online Safety, Cyber Security, AI and Information Sharing
- Beth Southern (Creator, EAL Hub)
- 11.25am - 11.55am – Coffee and networking break
- 11.55am - 12.15am – Lunch collection
Afternoon highlights >>
- 12.15pm - 1pm – Lunchtime Keynote: AI in Education – Laura Knight (Digital Learning, Transformation, AI, and Innovation Expert, Sapio Ltd)
- 1pm - 1.30pm – Closing Keynote: Coffee and networking break
- 1.30pm - 2.10pm – Guest speaker sessions - find out more below:
- Polly Sharman (Improvement Adviser, The Education People)
School Based Nurseries Initiative: Supporting Continuity from 2-5 years - Zoe Lightfoot (Senior HMI, Ofsted)
Ofsted Updates - Faye McGuinness (Director of Programmes, Education Support)
Caring and Culture
- Polly Sharman (Improvement Adviser, The Education People)
- 2.10pm - 2.30pm – Coffee and networking break
- 2.30pm - 3.10pm – More guest speaker sessions:
- Angi Gibson (Vice president, NAHT)
Appraisals and Difficult Conversations - Charlotte Bowyer (Assistant Headteacher, King Ecgbert Secondary School)
A Whole School Reading Policy Designed to Close Gaps for Secondary School Pupil Premium Students - Laura Gregory - White (Midlands Regional Advisor, Jigsaw Education Group)
Unconscious Bias and Diversity in RE
- Angi Gibson (Vice president, NAHT)
- 3.10pm - 3.30pm – Prize announcements, Gulliver’s ticket collection and closing comments in the Exhibition Hall
Whether you’re attending in Kent or Yorkshire, this event is built to support, inspire, and connect education professionals across every phase of learning. With free entry, CPD accredited sessions, and access to leading voices in education, it’s your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing sector. Spaces are filling fast, and with both shows completely free to attend, there's no reason to miss out. Whether you're leading a school, managing a trust, or driving classroom change, this is your chance to refuel, refocus, and reimagine what’s possible in education.
