Book Launch: Advising on Change Management in Education

We are thrilled to announce the official launch event for Advising on Change Management in Education, the fifth instalment of The Education Adviser series, published by the AoEA.

Building on the success of our previous publications, this book brings together a wide range of expertise and perspectives to explore what effective change looks like and how it can be applied in practice.

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What to Expect

• Keynote Presentation from Dr Tony Birch and Ian Lane, members of the AoEA Editorial Team, offering insights into the creation and key themes of the book.
• Panel Discussion with expert contributors, discussing current challenges and best practices in change management.
• Live Q&A Session where attendees can engage directly with the authors and panel members.

This launch event is an opportunity to delve into some of the most pressing issues in educational change management and reflect on how high-quality advice and support can make a meaningful difference to schools, trusts, and educational communities.

Thank You to Our Contributors

We are proud to feature insights from an outstanding group of experts, including:

Ray Steele (Non-Executive Director, AoEA)
Dr Susan Cousin (University of Nottingham)
Dr Matt Silver (CEO, The Glass House Leadership Lab)
Niel McClean, OBE (Head of Education, BCS)
Les Walton, CBE (Chair, AoEA)
Helen Pike (Master, Magdalen College School, Oxford)
John Smith (Director of Partnerships, RGS Newcastle)
Eric Halton (Non-Executive Director, AoEA)
Anne Sawczyn (School Improvement Officer, Together for Children)
Al Kingsley, MBE (CEO, NETSupport)
Mairéad Weir (Former Principal)
Dr Douglas Hutchison (Former Director of Education, Glasgow City Council)
Michele Sutton, CBE (Education Consultant)
Adrian Dougherty (North East Mayoral Strategic Authority)
Helen Woodward (Leadership Coach and Consultant
Paul Hodgkinson (CEO, Bolton Impact Trust)
Isabel Leming (Consultant for Wellbeing and Culture)
Eithne Leming (Education Consultant)

Join Us!

Don’t miss this chance to engage with leaders and experts in the field of education change management. Reserve your place today and be part of the conversation.

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We look forward to welcoming you!

Event timing

Starts: December 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Ends: December 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Timezone: Europe/London

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