Governors’ Conference: Governing Tomorrow’s Schools

October 4, 2025
Parsloes Primary School, Spurling Rd, Dagenham RM9 5RH
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Cost

  • Schools based in LBBD – No charge

Why should I attend?

  • Stay Ahead of Change: Get up-to-date insights on key reforms, including the latest developments in Ofsted inspections and what they mean for your school.
  • Protect and Empower Learners: Learn how to strengthen online safety and ensure your school is prepared to navigate the digital challenges facing pupils today.
  • Tackle Attendance Issues: Discover practical strategies and successful approaches to improving attendance and supporting pupil wellbeing.
  • Shape the Future: Explore the evolving role of governance and how you can actively contribute to the long-term success of tomorrow’s schools.
  • Network and Collaborate: Connect with fellow governors, trustees, and education leaders to share ideas, challenges, and best practice in a supportive, forward-looking environment.

What will the course cover?

This year’s focus includes crucial updates on Ofsted reforms, strengthening online safety, tackling attendance challenges, and redefining the role of governance in shaping the future of our schools

We will have workshops on:

  1. Governing the Schools of Tomorrow – Matt Miller
  2. Ofsted and the New Framework – Richard Hunter
  3. Safeguarding Pupils in the Schools of Tomorrow (Online Safety) – Gillian Bratley

Please choose two of these in the checkout

Who should attend?

  • Governor

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30: Registration, tea and coffee and pastries.

9:30: Keynote: Governing the Schools of Tomorrow – Matt Miller

10:30: Break

10:45: Workshop 1

11:30: Break

11:40: Workshop 2       

   45 minutes each, choose two (there will be a 10 minute break between groups)

  1. Governing the Schools of Tomorrow – Matt Miller
  2.  Ofsted and the New Framework – Richard Hunter
  3.  Safeguarding Pupils in the Schools of Tomorrow (Online Safety) – Gillian Bratley

12:25: Jessica McQuaid and Mark Aspell – Supporting School with Attendance

12:45: Networking and certificate presentation with Matt.

1pm: Close

 

Booking confirmation including access information and important pre-course information will be sent to you upon booking.

Please check your junk inbox if you do not receive your booking confirmation and ensure you mark the sender as safe to enable you to receive any further pre-course information or changes.

Contact information

For specific enquiries about this course, please contact Paul Claydon at paul.claydon@bdsip.co.uk.

For general booking or CPD enquiries please contact CPDEvents@bdsip.co.uk

Cancellation Policy

  • Schools will no longer receive a refund for places cancelled within 5 working days of the session.​
  • Schools will receive a 50% refund for places cancelled within 10 working days of the session.

Terms and Conditions

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2025 9:00 am

Location: Parsloes Primary School, Spurling Rd, Dagenham RM9 5RH

Free for schools based in LBBD.

Course leader

Jackie Day
Governor Services

I have been Governor Services Manager in Barking and Dagenham since 2007, having originally joined the team in 1986. I therefore have a wealth of experience and background knowledge about...

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How we can help your school

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Alternatively, feel free to give us a call on 020 8227 2636.

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