Spring term 2025 education sector events

Free webinars sharing practical advice and guidance for schools, trusts and universities.

Supporting universities to meet their financial duties

Live online 10-11am Wednesday 22 January

Join our team of experts to learn more about the potential effects of financial services regulations in relation to universities’ financial strategies and performance. This webinar will be of particular interest to university finance directors, legal practitioners, accountable officers and personnel registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Many universities are regulated by the FCA and non-compliance with FCA requirements can have ramifications for institutions and for their individual senior personnel. During this webinar we’ll cover the key practical implications and obligations for FCA regulated universities, the consequences of non-compliance and how to avoid them, as well as considering reporting requirements and more.  

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Embracing AI: Ensuring accountability, compliance and good governance

Live online 2-3pm Tuesday 28 January   

The education sector is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence (AI) integration, facing both opportunities for innovation and challenges in accountability, safety, and compliance. During this webinar we'll explore these issues, guiding school leaders to foster innovation and gain efficiencies from AI, while putting good governance at its heart.

Don't be left standing - or worse, exposed and at risk - by not getting a grip on using AI safely to support your organisation.

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Handling parental complaints against staff: a panel discussion 

Live online 10-11am Thursday 13 February

Join us for an expert panel discussion which explores the complex interrelationship between parent complaints, safeguarding obligations and internal staff procedures, including disciplinary investigation. 

Our panel of experts will guide you through the intricate process of addressing parent complaints against staff in a manner that is both legally compliant and considerate of all parties' rights and interests.

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EdCon2025

Live online throughout March 2025

Join us in for our fifth online EdCon conference which will be a 4-week event packed with online workshops, expert on-demand sessions and thought-leadership articles on topics such as innovation, collaboration, creativity, and development in education. 

This year, EdCon will focus on four dynamic streams: horizon scanning, collaborating and connecting, creativity and innovation, and developing people. Each stream has been designed to inspire, challenge, and empower educators, innovators, and thought leaders. 

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