Leadership briefings
Our senior leadership briefings are an essential termly update for maintained schools and academies.
Zoom: £140 + VAT per delegate
Venue: £150 + VAT per delegate
Who should attend:
- Headteachers
- Principals
- Senior Leaders
- Trust CEOs
Senior leadership briefings for schools & academies
Stay ahead. Stay compliant.
Lead with confidence.
Our senior leadership briefings are designed to give school and academy leaders the clarity, confidence and foresight needed to navigate an increasingly complex educational landscape.
Delivered termly, these sessions ensure you are always up to date with the latest developments across policy, funding, inspection and leadership priorities—so nothing catches you off guard.
Why our briefings matter
In a sector where expectations shift rapidly, missing key updates can have serious consequences—from compliance risks to missed funding opportunities.
Our briefings cut through the noise and focus on what matters most:
- What’s changed
- What it means for your setting
- What you need to do next
You leave every session with clear, actionable insight—not just information.
What you’ll gain
Each briefing is carefully structured to give you practical value immediately. You will:
- Gain up-to-date intelligence from key bodies including DfE, Ofsted and regulatory agencies
- Understand the implications behind policy changes, not just the headlines
- Receive practical guidance you can apply straight away
- Be better prepared for inspection, funding decisions and strategic planning
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and get expert advice
Ongoing Support
Included in the price of each termly briefing, delegates receive ongoing support throughout the term, including:
- A weekly update email — or more frequently where required — highlighting the most important and actionable information
- Immediate email alerts for any urgent or time-sensitive developments
- Direct support from Andrew Pilmore, with questions and issues responded to within 24–48 hours
This ongoing support helps ensure delegates remain informed, supported, and up to date between briefings.
How will the briefings be presented?
In-person
We offer a range of local face-to-face briefings held in easily accessible venues with ample parking. These sessions provide practical guidance, expert insight, and the opportunity to network with fellow delegates, with time at the end for questions and ongoing support.
Online Zoom
We also deliver a range of Zoom webinars which have been extremely well attended and very positively received. Delegates benefit from the same expert guidance and practical advice as our in-person events, with opportunities to ask questions during the session and the same ongoing support.
Key Areas Covered
Every session reflects the latest priorities across the education sector.
Topics regularly include:
- Assessment and accountability
- Government policy and reform
- Funding and financial planning
- Leadership and governance
- Attendance and pupil outcomes
- Early Years developments
- Teaching and curriculum updates
- Personal development and safeguarding
- Inspection frameworks and expectations
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Summer 2026
Online Zoom PM – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 9th June 2026
Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 11th June 2026
Fairlawns Walsall – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 18th June 2026
Herefordshire – Leadership Briefing – Wednesday 24th June 2026
Online Zoom – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 25th June 2026
Leicestershire – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Sandwell – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 2nd July 2026
Sheffield – Leadership Briefing – Friday 3rd July 2026 (£50 Special Offer)
Autumn 2026
Online Zoom – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Leicestershire – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 5th November 2026
Fairlawns Walsall – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 10th November 2026
Online Zoom PM – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 12th November 2026
Sandwell – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 17th November 2026
Herefordshire – Leadership Briefing – Wednesday 18th November 2026
Online Zoom *For Secondary Schools* – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 19th November 2026
Birmingham BCFC – Leadership Briefing – Tuesday 24th November 2026
Online Zoom – Leadership Briefing – Thursday 26th November 2026
Want to organise a briefing for your local area?
Get in touch with Tracy Davis to discuss costs and dates in organising a briefing for delegates from your school and/or local area.
Leadership briefings FAQ
Our leadership briefings are termly update sessions designed to help school leaders stay current with the latest national guidance, expectations and key developments affecting schools and trusts.
They’re ideal for headteachers, executive leaders, senior leadership teams, school business leaders, governors and trust leaders who need concise, practical updates and next steps.
Topics typically include DfE updates, Ofsted and inspection readiness, safeguarding, finance/funding, accountability, curriculum or assessment changes, and operational priorities for the term.
We offer both in-person sessions and online sessions (e.g., via Zoom) depending on the date and programme.
The duration varies by session, but each briefing is structured to deliver key updates, practical implications and time for questions.
Yes, so you can ask questions and get the most from the session
Where appropriate, attendees may receive supporting materials or follow-up notes. What’s provided can vary by session.
Yes—multiple attendees are welcome. If you’re booking for a team, contact us for the simplest way to arrange group bookings.
Use the booking link shown for your chosen briefing date. If you need help booking, contact us and we’ll assist.
If you need to cancel or send a substitute, please contact us as soon as possible. We’ll confirm the applicable cancellation/substitution terms for your booking.
If your organisation requires an invoice or PO process, contact us and we’ll confirm the available payment options for that session.
Use the contact details on our website and include the briefing date/title you’re interested in so we can respond quickly.