Conference agenda

The conference took place on 23 and 24 November 2023. The agenda is made available to you below for your reference.

Day one: Thursday 23 November 2023

TimeAgenda itemNotes
9:45amRegistrationConference centre
10.30amConference beginsMain conference room
Welcome and performances from children.
10:45amTom Rees, chief executive officer (CEO) and Jan Renou (trustee)Main conference room
10:55am Keynote speaker: Tom SherringtonMain conference room
12:15 – 12:25pmRefreshments breakAcross conference centre
12:25pmWorkshop sessions (1)Breakout rooms
1:25 – 2:15pmLunch and networkingAtrium
2:15pmWorkshop sessions (2) and (3)Breakout rooms
4:15pmReflections and takeaways Breakout rooms/main conference room
4:45 – 5:15pmGovernor’s briefing Gallery rooms
4:45pm Hotel check-in opensOrchard Hotel reception lobby
5:15 – 6:30pmClimbing wall activityOptional and pre-booked
Meet at Orchard Hotel reception at 5pm
Nottingham University sports centre
7:15pmArrival for dinnerMain conference room
Smart casual dress code
7:30pmPerformance and dinner beginMain conference room
Soft drinks will be provided
10.30pmEvening ends

Day two: Friday 24 November 2023

TimeAgenda itemNotes
6:30amOAT run and walkOptional
Meet at Orchard Hotel reception
Four different paced groups – from walking to advanced runner
7:00 – 8:30amBreakfastOrchard Hotel restaurant
8:30amRegistrationConference centre
9:00amPerformance from children and welcome from Tom Rees Main conference room
Live stream to all-staff
9:30amKeynote speaker: Owen Eastwood Main conference room
Live stream to all-staff
10:45 – 11:05am
Refreshment break
Across conference centre
11:05amPrincipal panel – chaired by Tom ReesMain conference room
11:35am Pupil panel – chaired by Nicola BullMain conference room
11:55am
Reflections – led by Rod Hughes
Main conference room
12:15pmTrustees’ focus – Julius WeinbergMain conference room
12:30pmLunch and networkingAtrium
1:30pmForums:
– Principal
– Teaching and learning lead
– LGB chairs


Main conference room
Breakout room 3a and b
Gallery rooms
2:30pmConference ends