Leaders Live
Insights, strategies and ideas on the topics that matter
The Leaders Live Series are expert-led webinars, giving you actionable insights into the most pressing issues in education today.
From current challenges and best practice to new policies, these sessions provide the information and practical ideas to help you navigate educational challenges. Whatever your role within education is, our webinars offer valuable guidance to support your professional growth.
Register now to access practical advice from experienced leaders.
What you'll gain
Engage with SIMS experts during live Q&A sessions
Gain valuable insights from school leaders who have successfully implemented new policies and innovations
Discover best practices and innovative approaches for measurable success
What to expect
Led by education experts Louise Pink, SIMS Education Specialist and former Primary Headteacher with over 25 years of experience in leadership, safeguarding, and SENDCo, and Stephen Long, Partner Manager at ESS and former teacher, school leader, and educational consultant, these webinars are designed to equip school leaders with the latest insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape.
- Stay up-to-date: Gain a deeper understanding of policy changes, innovative strategies, and technological trends that are reshaping the education landscape.
- Actionable insights: Each webinar offers expert guidance on key challenges and opportunities in the education sector, enabling you to apply these insights in your role straight away.
- Exclusive access to experts: Engage directly with education leaders and innovators, and benefit from their first-hand knowledge to inform your decision-making.
- Practical strategies: Leave each session with clear, actionable strategies that can be applied immediately position your school for future success.
- Episode 3: Improving SEND outcomes: practical strategies for success
- Episode 4: AI in education : The Role of AI in Personalised Learning: Exploring how AI can tailor educational experiences to individual student needs.
Thursday 21 November 2024┃10:00 - 11:00 GMT
With increasing focus on SEND provision across schools, alongside tightening budgets and longer waiting times for external support, finding effective solutions is crucial.
Key takeaways
Maintain high-quality SEND provision: Deliver exceptional support for SEND pupils, even with limited resources.
Drive school improvement for SEND outcomes: Plan effectively to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Support early career teachers: Equip new teachers with the tools and knowledge to effectively support SEND learners.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take away practical strategies to enhance SEND provision in your school. Register now to secure your place and be part of this important discussion.
Meet the expert speakers
Chris Rigby Director of SEND at Outwood Grange Academies Trust leads and oversees Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across 13 primary academies within 5 different local authorities. In this role, he is responsible for developing a SEND offer across the Trust that empowers staff to take ownership of removing barriers to learning and implementing early intervention. Additionally, Chris ensures that academy leaders, including SENCOs and Principals, understand, implement, and are fully compliant with the SEND statutory framework.
To achieve these goals, Chris develops effective systems and processes that align with the graduated response and emphasize early intervention. This role also involves leading and implementing an evidence-based, high-quality SEND CPD training model to foster a deeper understanding of SEND. The aim is to empower staff to adopt the mindset that "every teacher is a teacher of SEND" and to develop their practice with a social model perspective.
Louise Pink is a former Primary Headteacher and has over 25 years experience in the education sector as a teacher, middle Leader, SENDCo, Safeguarding Leader and Senior Leader.
Stephen Long is a SIMS Support Unit Partner Manager with ESS. In his career, he has been a teacher and school leader, an educational consultant and a local authority senior education officer.
Thursday 05 December 2024 ┃10:00 - 11:00 GMT
Reserve your seat for our Leaders Live Series webinar on December 5th at 10:00 GMT, where we’ll explore how AI is transforming education by reducing teachers' workload and enhancing support for students.
In this insightful session, we will delve into the transformative power of AI in education, discussing how it is revolutionising the way teachers approach different tasks.
Join Lee Parkinson, better known as Mr P ICT, as he breaks down how AI can help educators create resources, support students with different SEND needs and streamline administrative tasks so teachers can focus on what matters most: impactful teaching and student growth.
Key takeaways
How does AI work and what are its limitations.
How can we start teaching our students around AI.
The benefits of AI to help reduce workload.
Whether you are an educator, administrator, or simply interested in the future of education, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the evolving role of AI in education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical ways AI empowers educators to enhance learning experiences and maximise their impact in the classroom.
Meet the expert speakers
Lee Parkinson, better known as Mr P ICT (former Primary Teacher now leading CPD and INSET training)
Louise Pink is a former Primary Headteacher and has over 25 years experience in the education sector as a teacher, middle Leader, SENDCo, Safeguarding Leader and Senior Leader.
Stephen Long is a SIMS Support Unit Partner Manager with ESS. In his career, he has been a teacher and school leader, an educational consultant and a local authority senior education officer.
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