NETWORKING FEATURES
Meaningful Networking for Education Leaders
The Schools & Academies Show gives school and trust leaders direct access to the people, policies, suppliers and peer conversations shaping education right now.
Whether you’re looking for trusted SEND solutions, procurement savings, policy clarity or meaningful networking opportunities, our interactive show features are designed to help you tackle real challenges facing your school or MAT.
Interactive Networking Features
Government Education Village
Speak Directly With the People Shaping Education Policy
The Government Education Village gives school and trust leaders a rare opportunity to engage directly with senior representatives from the Department for Education and key education bodies in an informal, accessible setting.
Visitors can ask questions directly, gain clarity on upcoming changes and better understand how national priorities may impact their schools and trusts.
For busy school leaders managing constant change, this feature provides clarity, reassurance and strategic insight that is difficult to access elsewhere.
CPC Village
Find Smarter Ways to Save Time and Stretch School Budgets
With increasing financial pressures across the sector, the CPC Village gives school and trust leaders direct access to trusted procurement specialists and framework providers who can help schools reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Hosted with Crescent Purchasing Consortium, this dedicated area focuses on practical ways schools can maximise value without compromising quality.
Whether you’re reviewing contracts, planning future projects or trying to make budgets go further, the CPC Village offers practical support and immediate value.
Inclusive Classroom
Explore Practical SEND Solutions in Action
The Inclusive Classroom brings inclusive learning environments to life through immersive, real-world examples designed to inspire school and MAT leaders.
Hosted by leading SEND suppliers and specialists, this feature showcases practical approaches, technologies and strategies that can help schools create more accessible and supportive learning environments for every pupil.
For leaders looking to strengthen SEND provision and create more inclusive learning experiences, this feature delivers inspiration backed by practical application.
ConnectEd Lounge
Turn One Event Into Months of Valuable Connections
The ConnectEd Platform helps school and trust leaders make the most of their time before they even arrive at the show.
Our event networking platform allows visitors to pre-book meetings, plan their agenda and connect with suppliers, speakers and peers based on their current priorities and challenges.
For headteachers and MAT leaders with limited time, ConnectEd makes attending the show more focused, efficient and productive.