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Unlock Practical Insights and Enhance Your Leadership Skills

The workshops at the Inspiring Leadership Conference 2025 are designed to equip school leaders with actionable strategies and fresh perspectives to tackle the challenges of leadership in education. These dynamic sessions provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, collaborate with peers, and bring back ideas to implement in your school.

Whether you're looking to develop your leadership voice or strengthen your leadership team, these workshops will offer practical tools and guidance to support your journey.

Check out the programme

What's the difference between Workshops and Masterclasses?

Workshops

Our workshops are small, interactive breakout sessions where delegates will take part in guided discussions or live coaching sessions

Masterclasses

Our masterclasses are lecture style breakouts where you'll have the opportunity to listen and learn from experts in the education field.

What You Can Expect

Practical Solutions

Take away strategies and tools you can implement immediately to enhance senior leadership performance.

Expert-Led Sessions

Gain insights from inspiring educators and experienced leaders who understand the challenges you face.

Collaborative Learning

Engage in discussions, share best practices, and learn alongside other school leaders in a supportive environment.

Tailored Content

From administrative processes to effective collaboration, sessions are crafted to address your needs as a leader.

Workshops and Masterclass Programme

The complete workshop programme, featuring topics on effective leadership skills, professional development, and practice-led learning, will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.

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11:15
  1. 30 mins
    What has her illustrious career taught Amanda Spielman about leadership and maximizing impact?
    Hosted by School Week 
12:45
  1. 60 mins
    * What is wellbeing? A hugely misunderstood concept.
    Hosted by Schools Advisory Service
14:00
  1. Meet the Leader Theatre
    30 mins
    Sufian Sadiq has become one of the sector’s most prominent advocates for better teacher and leadership development. So he’s well placed to reflect on the government’s commitments to a training entitlement and 6,500 new teachers.
    Hosted by Schools Week 
  2. 30 mins
    In this workshop Amjad will explore strategies that Every Teacher should know to be an adaptive teacher, and how to deliver those through effective CPD.
  3. 30 mins
    Do we treat people differently based on their performance? How do we ensure that we get the right strategy and communicate it effectively for different teachers and leaders?
  4. 30 mins
    This interactive and reflective session will draw on new global research into leader learning and development.
  5. 30 mins
    In this workshop, we will look at what we can do both as individuals and as a whole school so the whole school community can all thrive.
     
  6. 30 mins
    What can we learn from Tim Brighouse about leadership and how would Tim be leading in today’s context?
  7. 30 mins
    Explore the power and potential of a more compassionate approach to leadership, and the impact this could have on the creation of a kinder and more humane education system.
14:45
  1. 30 mins
    Join international keynote speaker and author Jaz Ampaw-Farr for an exclusive screening of the powerful new short documentary about her life, produced by NOSCO Films and currently being considered by BAFTA-qualifying flim festivals.
  2. 30 mins
    Excessive workload continues to be a major challenge for English schools and is frequently cited as a reason for teachers and leaders leaving the profession. 
  3. 30 mins
    The workshop will explore: What we mean by the term Parental Engagement? 
  4. 30 mins
    What will they think?" - LIVE coaching workshop to explore and reframe your people-pleasing tendencies that are getting in the way of your effectiveness and eroding your resilience
  5. 30 mins
    From landing her first headship at 29 as a beneficiary of New Labour’s ‘Fast Track Teaching’ leadership programme to co-founding a multi-academy trust with adviser to both Tony Blair and Sir Keir Starmer, Peter Hyman, Liz Robinson understands what drives Labour’s education thinking more than most. 
    Hosted by School Week 
  6. 30 mins

    The old pillars of accountability are shifting. Ofsted’s single overall grade has been removed, and performance tables remain fragmented post-Covid. Yet the pressures on school leaders haven’t eased.

     


 

FAQs

1. What Topics Will Be Covered?

  • The workshops will cover a broad range of topics relevant to school leadership. Expect sessions focused on improving your leadership style, developing practical skills, and enhancing the leadership standard within your school. We'll also be covering 'Matters of the Moment' including topics such as AI, Ofsted and School financials.

2. Who Are The Workshops and Masterclasses For?

  • The workshops are designed for CEO's, headteachers, heads of school /department and senior team members in leadership positions. They will also be some workshops for aspiring leaders and what we call unexpected leaders (accidental leaders). The sessions are also suitable for key staff from primary and secondary schools and other education institutions who are looking to enhance their professional development and gain relevant skills for their current roles.

3. When Will The Full Programme Be Available?

  • The complete workshop programme, featuring topics on effective leadership skills, professional development, and practice-led learning, will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.

4. Do I Need To Register In Advance?

  • Details about workshop registration will be provided once the programme is released. Some sessions may require pre-registration due to high demand or limited spaces.

5. Are The Workshops and Masterclasses Included In My Conference Ticket?

  • Yes, all workshops are included as part of your conference ticket. This ensures that every attendee has access to essential knowledge and key leadership tools shared during the sessions.

6. What Can I Expect To Gain From Attending?

  • By attending the workshops and masterclasses, you will gain critical understanding and depth of knowledge on topics that play a key role in your leadership journey. Attendees will leave with practical skills, actionable strategies, and enhanced assessment practices that can have a positive impact on their schools and leadership style.

7. How Will The Workshops And Masterclasses Help Me In My Role?

  • The workshops and masterclasses are designed to help participants in leadership positions build strong leadership capabilities, improve assessment practices, and gain essential knowledge that can be applied directly to their schools. They also provide opportunities to collaborate with peers and share best practices for improving the standard of practice in your school.

8. Will They Cover Specific Challenges In Secondary Schools?

  • Yes, several workshops will address challenges specific to secondary schools, including effective leadership skills for senior teams and implementing strategies to raise the standard of practice across key staff.

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