This event is delivered in partnership with the Schools & Academies Show. Up to 35 headteachers and school leaders from local government maintainted schools have been invited to attend.

Maintained schools face a unique set of challenges with regards to their business and finance operations. Whilst multi-academy trusts can benefit from having larger, centralised finance and management teams, maintained schools often operate in an isolated environment without the same economies of scale, whilst still aiming to achieve the best outcomes for their pupils and staff.

This exclusive briefing will not only examine how maintained schools can form cooperative partnerships and collaborative models to leverage greater purchasing power and improved business operations, but also consider how these approaches can help leaders address the wider challenges identified in our latest national research — from financial confidence and workforce pressures to wellbeing, SEND provision, and rising parental expectations.

Our expert panel will share insights, practical ideas, and models of best practice, helping delegates explore how collaboration and cooperation can strengthen schools’ ability to respond to these pressing issues while continuing to deliver high-quality education.

Arrival & Security

• Arrival time: Please arrive by 12:00pm for a pre-event briefing.

• Security: Entry to the House of Lords can be delayed by queues. Please allow extra time.

• ID requirement: Photo ID (e.g. passport or driving licence) is required.