Education Conferences UK provides best practice conferences and training aimed at senior leaders, teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding leads and support staff working in early years, primary and secondary education, across maintained, academy and independent schools. With a particular focus on improving pastoral care in schools we also provide cross sector conferences and masterclasses aimed at assuring and supporting the wellbeing of children and young adults.
Training and Professional Development for School Staff
Supporting the Education and Wellbeing of Children
Bringing School Leaders Together to Improve Pastoral Care
Coming Up
Understanding the Manosphere and Working with Boys to Tackle Misogyny
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Virtual, Online
Improving the Attendance of Learners with SEND and Vulnerable Children
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Virtual, Online
Latest News
New guidance on suspensions and exclusions
Wednesday 27 May 2026
DfE updates school exclusion rules with stronger focus on SEND, fairness and early intervention
SEND Reform - An overhaul of the system
Monday 23 Feb 2026
Starmer and Phillipson Set Out Ambitious SEND Reforms Amid National System Strain
UK Employment Rights Bill Passes, Bringing Largest Overhaul in Decades
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025
New law introduces phased worker protections from 2026, including day-one sick pay, strengthened dismissal rights, and expanded union powers
From pupil premium to place
Thursday 18 Sep 2025
How often do we talk about the ‘pupil premium’ or ‘free school meals’ in schools?
New Survey Reveals Rising Accidental Exposure of Children to Online Porn
Tuesday 19 Aug 2025
A recent study conducted by England’s Children’s Commissioner has found that exposure to online pornography among minors has increased - even after the enactment of the Online Safety Act in 2023.
Government Expands Support for Neurodivergent Pupils in Mainstream Classrooms
Thursday 29 May 2025
The UK government has announced an expansion of its initiative to support neurodivergent children in mainstream primary schools.
County Lines Strategic Threat Risk Assessment 2024
Monday 18 Nov 2024
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) released the County Lines Strategic Threat Risk Assessment on 5th November 2024 for April 2023 to March 2024, revealing a shift towards more localised operations.
SEND in Crisis: The Growing Issue
Monday 9 Sep 2024
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children and young people are in crisis within the education system. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has sent a letter to Bridget Philipson, the Education Secretary, pleading for a focus on SEND support and changes to the system.