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Effective PA to the Headteacher Conference 2025

Wed, 7 May 2025

Virtual, Online

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Are you ready to elevate your role and become an indispensable partner to your Headteacher? The Effective PA to the Headteacher Conference is designed specifically for personal assistants working in education, providing you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel. From mastering strategic support and effective communication to staying on top of data protection, policy management, and safeguarding, this event is packed with expert-led sessions tailored to the unique challenges of your role. Join industry leaders as they share insights to help you optimize your time, build stronger relationships, and contribute meaningfully to your school’s success.


This one-day conference combines actionable strategies with the chance to connect with like-minded professionals. Whether you're looking to refine your time management skills, learn how to prepare for Ofsted inspections, or tackle difficult conversations with confidence, you'll leave with practical takeaways to implement immediately. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, network with other PAs, and gain a renewed sense of purpose and professionalism. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your growth and enhance your impact within your school community.

This conference will enable you to:

  • Develop the skills to align your role as a PA with the Headteacher's vision, effectively transitioning into a strategic support partner.

  • Learn to anticipate the Headteacher’s needs and proactively manage tasks to enhance leadership and school operations.

  • Gain confidence in tackling difficult conversations, improving engagement with parents, and serving as an effective gatekeeper for the Headteacher.

  • Understand the key elements of data protection legislation, ensuring compliance through effective policies and procedures.

  • Acquire best practices for tracking, updating, and reporting school policies and procedures to leaders and governors.

  • Master techniques for prioritising tasks, managing competing demands, and optimizing diary systems to ensure a seamless schedule.

  • Learn how to assist in preparing for Ofsted inspections, including understanding updated requirements and managing essential documents and materials.

  • Stay up-to-date with safeguarding legislation and guidance, fostering a safe environment and culture of vigilance within the school.

  • Improve your skills in engaging with school stakeholders, ensuring professional and consistent communication at all levels.

  • Explore tools and strategies to streamline administrative processes, boost productivity, and enhance time management.

  • Build connections with fellow PAs, sharing best practices and learning from peers in similar roles.

  • Identify opportunities for skill development and career advancement, empowering you to excel as a PA in the education sector.

Speakers include:

Mr Andrew Blench

School Business Management Consultant and Coach

Mr Martyn Palfreyman

Head of Education for a large Local Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Nickii Messer

School Business Management and Leadership Trainer
All the geese

Martina Tobolkiewicz

Safeguarding Trainer
Ella Savell-Boss Ltd

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Carolyn Goodbody for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Fee Options

Virtual NHS, Schools, Care and Public Sector

£295.00

(£354.00)

(Prices in brackets include VAT)

Discounts

Additional delegate discount:

A discount of 15% will be applied to fees for any extra delegates.

Online discount:

A discount of 10% will be applied if you pay using the website.

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