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Seminar

Education Conference 2025: The Future of Schools

9 October 2025 09:30 - 16:00

The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London, United Kingdom, NW1 2DB

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Join our Education Conference 2025

Join our nationally-recognised Education team for our 2025 conference – The Future of Schools.

We will explore this theme from multiple angles, with sessions including AI, EdTech and cyber security, governance for the 21st century, the future of safeguarding in schools and navigating staffing challenges. See confirmed speakers below and look out for the full agenda reveal soon.

Were delighted that the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (“ISBA”) and the Institute of School Business Leadership (“ISBL”) are our official partners in delivering this event, as we look to bring the sector together to examine common challenges and opportunities.

Held at the iconic British Library in London and hosted by Head of Education Sector Kristine Scott, delegates will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and network with speakers and fellow attendees.

Keynote: The future of the educational landscape and how we get there

David Woodgate, CEO of ISBA and Stephen Morales, CEO of ISBL

The educational landscape has undergone significant change over the last few years and this transformation is set to continue over the next decade and beyond. For our keynote address, we’re delighted to bring together both sides of the sector as David Woodgate and Stephen Morales examine what the future holds for our schools.

More confirmed speakers include: 

  • Simon Holden, CEO and Founder, Safehire.ai
  • Irfan Latif, Headmaster, Royal Hospital School
  • Frank Jennings, Partner - Technology and Innovation, HCR Law
  • Oliver Daniels, Partner and Head of Education and Charities, HCR Law
  • Samantha Lock, Human Resources Director, The Harpur Trust
  • Sam Coutinho, Co-Founder and Director, Sam Coutinho Consulting
  • Amit Mehta, Founder and CEO, Inspired Learning Group
  • Steven Murray, Partner and Head of IP and Technology Disputes, HCR Law
  • Nick Pratt, Director, Independent Safeguarding Service CIC
  • Antony Spencer, CEO, Mill Hill School Foundation

Explore the full agenda

9.30

Arrival

Registration and refreshments

10.00

Welcome

Kristine Scott, Partner, Head of Education at HCR Law

10.10

Opening keynote

The future of the educational landscape and how we get there

Stephen Morales, CEO, ISBL and David Woodgate, CEO, ISBA

11.00

Coffee break

11.30

Panel | The future of safeguarding in schools

Moderator:

    Kristine Scott, Partner, Head of Education, HCR Law

Panellists:

   Nick Pratt, Director, Independent Safeguarding Service CIC

    Sarah McKimm, Founder, EduCounsel

Rachel Parkin, Joint Head of Education and Charities, HCR Law

12.10

Step forward HR

Host:

Oliver Daniels, Joint Head of Education and Charities, HCR Law

Guest:

Samantha Lock, Human Resources Director, The Harpur Trust

12.45

Lunch break

14.00

Panel | Governance for the 21st century

Moderator:

Sam Coutinho, Co-Founder and Director, Sam Coutinho Consulting

Panellists:

   Amit Mehta, Founder and CEO, Inspired Learning Group

   Anthony Spencer, CEO, Mill Hill

    Sam Henson, Deputy CEO, National Governance Association

Rachel Gwynne, Head of Charities and Not-for-Profit, HCR Law

14.50

Panel | The new digital playing field: EdTech, AI and cybersecurity

Moderator:

Steven Murray, Head of IP and Technology Disputes, HCR Law

Panellists:

Simon Holden, CEO and Founder, Safehire

Irfan Latif, Headmaster, Royal Hospital School

Frank Jennings, Partner - Technology and Innovation, HCR Law

15.30

Closing remarks

Kristine Scott, Partner, Head of Education, HCR Law

15.35

Refreshments and networking

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