
Sixth Form Leadership - Autumn Conference (online)
27th November 2026 at 9:00 AM
Online
20 Speakers
22 Sessions
Annual Autumn Online conference for sixth form leaders. Programme covers full range of issues - funding, inspection, progress, PSHE, teaching and learning, behaviour, UCAS and careers.
30% off your membership when you join with the conference booking
The Aims
Over 25 years of providing conferences for sixth form leaders and the event continues to offer amazing value with over 20 sessions and speakers covering the widest range of issues to help you stay up-to-date, invigorated and take away plenty of practical ideas:
- Funding - latest briefing to avoid losing money and maximising funding
- Ofsted - advice from centres recently inspected
- Teaching and learning - strategies to get more consistency
- Behaviour Management - advice and ready-made CPD resources
- UCAS breifing to keep you and your tutors ahead of the game
- Post-16 policy briefing on all things changing at post-16
- PSHE - exam anxiety
- Leadership - leading with optimism in a time of uncertainty
+ many more sessions
Benefits of Attending
- Gain insights from keynote speakers on addressing the latest challenges facing sixth forms, including strategies for curriculum delivery, and raising standards through the Cycle of Improvement.
- Learn practical techniques to enhance student wellbeing and academic performance through dedicated sessions on boosting wellbeing to boost grades.
- Participate in breakout sessions covering various critical areas such as navigating Inspection requirements, supporting underperforming departments, and implementing effective intervention strategies.
- Explore specialised sessions tailored to the needs of new sixth form leaders, addressing topics like guiding staff and students through the UCAS process, and teaching effective revision methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Acquire valuable knowledge on addressing academic anxiety, developing effective mental health and wellbeing strategies for students, and promoting a supportive environment for overall student success.
Meet the Speakers

Peter Radford
Founder
Beyond This

Claire Green
Post-16 Specialist
ASCL
Michael Senior
Founder
NetSixthForm
Programme
Download Programme9.00-9.05am
Introduction & Welcome:
Introduction on how the day works, ways to choose sessions, engage and access resources
Session 2 (timing tbc)
Latest UCAS Briefing
- Join UCAS for this essential update packed with insights, trends, and practical guidance.
- Discover what's changed, what's ahead, and leave with clear, practical takeaways to share with tutors on the latest support, resources, and updates.
Sam Sykes
Customer Success Manager, UCAS
