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The Future of Schools Conference 2026

Manchester 14 October 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Speakers

The Institute looks forward to welcoming a plethora of brilliant speakers with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with you. 

If you are a thought leader in this area and would like to submit a case study session or address, please do so via this link. 

Our Commitment to Inclusive Representation 

The Institute is deeply committed to fostering diversity of thought and experience across all our speaker panels. We actively strive to include voices from underrepresented and marginalised communities, ensuring that the perspectives shared at our conferences reflect the broad range of communities we engage with and support. 

We also recognise that diversity is multifaceted and not always visible. Beyond demographic identifiers, it encompasses lived experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that contribute to a more nuanced and inclusive dialogue. While this diversity may not always be immediately apparent, please be assured that our speaker selection process places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, representation, and equity at every stage. 

Cate Marsden
Director of External Partnerships
Woodbridge Trust
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Rachel Berry
Specialist Teacher Woodbridge Trust Bolton
Woodbridge Trust
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Kate Whittlesey
SEND/ School Improvement Consultant
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Karen Pilling
Deputy Head & SENCo
Chapel Street Community Primary School
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Lucie Lakin
Principal
Carr Manor Community School
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Maxine O'Neill
Headteacher
Hope School
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Peter Hines OBE
Headteacher
Perryfields Primary PRU
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