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3
Oct
HR for Education 2018
3
Oct
HR for Education 2018
Birmingham Conference and Events Centre
Wednesday 3 October 2018, 8.45am - 3.30pm
£220 + VAT per person
The return of our HR conference this year brings together a combination of leading national education lawyers, HR consultants and leaders within the education sector.
The agenda has themes of ethical leadership throughout and we begin the day with a lively discussion from our leaders panel as they debate on the subject of leading in tough times.
We know that schools continue to face challenges around the constant need to drive forward change, improvement and progress, all on a very tight budget and with a struggle to recruit and retain the best talent to deliver on expectations. We have designed this agenda with these challenges in mind.
Whether you are part of a single academy, a maintained school or multi-academy trust, we have a learning programme designed specifically for you - tailored talks for people whose focus is on the day-to-day management of employee relations, workshops for those who have overall responsibility for the HR function within your organisation, and the latest developments coming out of employment law.
Here’s a glimpse into what’s going on across the conference – download the full agenda for you to discuss with your team, and register today.
Leading in tough times
Hear from our panel of experts as they debate the concept of ethical leadership. What is it and how could it impact on your day to day functions? How do challenges threaten the core principles underpinning ethical leadership? Confirmed panelists include:
- Andy Buck, Leadership Matters
- Kate Brunt, CEO, The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
- Maria Cicero-Scott, HR Director, GLF Schools
- Melanie Renowden, Deputy CEO, Ambition School Leadership
- Richard Taylor, HR Director, Leigh Academies Trust
Every delegate will receive a free copy of the brand new third edition of The Leadership Matters by Andy Buck. Every delegate will also have the chance to try out leadershipmatters.org.uk for a 21-day trial period without any obligation and one school will also win a year’s free membership of the website.
Making great decisions
Hear from Andy Buck, Leadership Matters, on practical ways leaders at all levels can develop their decision-making habits. This session promises to be interactive and lively!
Legal updates
Hear from our employment lawyers on the latest legal updates and case law, helping you to shape your practice, policies and procedures.
Our education lawyer Dai Durbridge will be talking about all the enforcements and key developments that have taken place since GDPR launched on 25 May 2018. He will share with you the knowledge that we have gathered through advising many schools and MATs on GDPR.
Masterclass sessions
Arming you with essential understanding and practical know how, our masterclass sessions offer a diverse mix of learning opportunities, ranging from:
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wellbeing and why it needs to matter in education
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retaining your best people and overcoming recruitment challenges
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building strong foundations for your MAT to grow
- become a super savvy savings decision maker
Why attend?
Structured over one day, the conference will provide a platform for you to expand your knowledge and network, share experiences and good practice and talk to experts with first-hand experience who can help strengthen your own professional practice and school's reputation. You will leave the conference fully up to date with the latest legal changes, allowing you to ensure your organisation is fully compliant.
event schedule
Registration8.45am - 9.15am Refreshments and networking Chairs welcome9.15am - 9.25am Hear from our Head of HR services, Emma Hughes as she welcomes you to a day of interactive learning, shared experiences and fresh thinking. Leaders panel debate9.25am - 10.00am Leading in tough times - our lively panel debate will address the concept of ethical leadership. What is it and how could it impact on your day to day functions? How do challenges such as tight budgets and recruitment threaten the very core principles underpinning ethical leadership? Panel speakers to be announced! Keynote one10.00am - 10.45am Comprehensive employment law update - stay up to date with a roundup of the latest decisions and developments across the education employment landscape. Explore how these key decisions change the way in which we operate. Break10.45am - 11.15am Keynote two11.15am - 12.00pm GDPR – sharing experience & solutions plus an update on latest cases and enforcement activity Keynote three12.00pm - 1.00pm Making great decisions – Andy Buck. An interactive session exploring practical ways leaders at all levels can develop their decision-making habits Lunch1.00pm - 1.45pm Workshop 1A1.45pm - 2.30pm Making the case for wellbeing. As the discussion around wellbeing continues to grow, we discuss why it matters in education, the impact of neglecting wellbeing and some top tips to getting wellbeing activity to make a lasting positive difference. Workshop 1B1.45pm - 2.30pm Balancing the books. Restructuring of staff is often the quick win solution for making financial savings. But is this the best solution? We will provide you with ideas to consider when searching for efficient and savvy savings, including absence management, TLRs and pay. Change over and coffee2.30pm - 2.45pm Workshop 2A2.45pm - 3.30pm Recruitment. Are we at the brink of a recruitment breakdown? We will guide you through the challenges of appointing and retaining the best people for your team. Workshop 2B2.45pm - 3.30pm MAT growth. Getting the foundations right in a MAT is a precursor to successful growth. We will guide you through the setting up of a JNC, harmonisation do’s and don’ts, central team growth and structure, plus policies negotiation. Close3.30pm |
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our speakers
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Emma Hughes
Emma Hughes
Browne Jacobson - Head of HR Services
Emma is the Head of HR Services and manages the team responsible for providing HR consultancy services to a range of clients across multiple sectors.
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Andy Buck
Andy Buck
Author, speaker, former headteacher and director at National College, now the founder of #honk and CEO of Leadership Matters.
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Helen Badger
Helen Badger
Browne Jacobson - Partner
Helen specialises in employment within health, social care and education. She advises on a wide range of HR and employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues in the workplace, TUPE, equal pay, workforce change, discrimination and variation of terms and conditions of employment.
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Dai Durbridge
Dai Durbridge
Browne Jacobson - Partner
Dai specialises in advising schools and academies on all pastoral education issues, including admissions, exclusions, parental complaints, use of force and searching pupils.
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Tom Wallace
Tom Wallace
Browne Jacobson - HR Consultant
Tom specialises in educational HR, with a particular focus on academies. Managed and led on a variety of change management projects including restructures, workforce reductions and pay reviews.
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Eleanor Drabble
Eleanor Drabble
Browne Jacobson - HR Consultant
Eleanor specialises in consultancy, advice and support to schools and academies on all HR management issues.
register your place
We'd love to see you at HR for Education 2018. Please complete the form below and make your workshop selections in order to confirm your place. Bookings are £220 + VAT per person and will be invoiced separately.
If these are not your details please use the registration form on our event page that can be accessed here.
