Main conference sponsor:
Date: 29 and 30 April 2027 | The Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Join us for AoEA’s tenth annual School Improvement Conference, bringing together education leaders, advisers and school improvement professionals from across the UK and beyond.
The conference will reflect on what the past decade has taught us and focus on the practical, evidence-informed approaches needed to strengthen school and system improvement for the future.
AoEA Associates and Senior Associates will be at the heart of the programme, sharing improvement journeys, professional learning and practical insights that can be applied across different contexts
You will hear from leading voices in education, learn from real examples of effective practice and connect with colleagues working across schools, trusts, local authorities and education systems.
Thursday 29 April, 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Conference sessions followed by an evening reception, networking and informal buffet.
Friday 30 April, 8.00 am to 3.00 pm
Keynotes, Associate-led practice sessions, professional discussion and networking.
Main conference sponsor
Drinks Reception and Networking
3-Course Dinner starts
Registration, Networking and Meet our Exhibitors
Welcome and Sponsor Address
Les Walton CBE
Break and Networking: Chat to our exhibitors
Sharing Great Practice with AoEA Senior Associates
Organisational Development, Change Management, Quality Systems
Lunch and Networking: Chat to our exhibitors
Sharing Great Practice with AoEA Associates
Effective Curriculum, Effective Professional Development, Effective Leadership
Sharing Great Practice with AoEA Senior Associates
Manchester Suite
Narinder Gill, DFE Rise Adviser and Director of Leadership and Transformation
Milano Suite
Clare Evans, Principal, St Teresa’s Nursery School
Dublin Suite
Louise Muteham, Head of School Improvement, Dysgu
Sharing Great Practice with AoEA Associates
Manchester Suite
James Bewsey, Quality Improvement Officer, Scottish Borders Council
Corinne Latham, Principal, Seaview Primary School
Adele Tong, SEND School Improvement Officer, Together for Children
Milano Suite
Gareth McQuillan, School Improvement Adviser, Education North Tyneside
Louise Hall, Regional Director, WISE Academies
David Godfrey, Headteacher, Valley Gardens Middle School
Dublin Suite
Siân Rowles, School Improvement Adviser, Pembrokeshire County Council
Zoubiya Ahmed, Educational Strategist and Adviser, Highbright Education / Verdant & Co
Tony Young, Principal, Crumlin Integrated Primary School
Manchester Suite
Milano
Suite
Dublin
Suite
James Bewsey, Quality Improvement Officer, Scottish Borders Council
Gareth McQuillan, School Improvement Adviser, Education North Tyneside
Siân Rowles, School Improvement Adviser, Pembrokeshire County Council
Corinne Latham, Principal, Seaview Primary School
Louise Hall, Regional Director, WISE Academies
Zoubiya Ahmed, Educational Strategist and Adviser, Highbright Education / Verdant & Co
Adele Tong, SEND School Improvement Officer, Together for Children
David Godfrey, Headteacher, Valley Gardens Middle School
Tony Young, Principal, Crumlin Integrated Primary School
The AoEA School Improvement Summit is the premier gathering for education improvement leaders across the UK and beyond. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to showcase your organisation, connect with a highly engaged audience, and demonstrate your commitment to raising the quality of education advice.
If you are interested in sponsoring the AoEA tenth School Improvement Summit at 2027, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to discuss sponsorship packages and opportunities.
Be part of AoEA’s tenth annual conference and help shape the next decade of school improvement.
29 and 30 April 2027
The Civic Centre,
Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH