Hackney Education Post-16 Summer Conference

Thursday 11 July 2024, 9.30 – 14.30 

The Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, E8 3ND

£100 (+VAT) per delegate (schools who are members of the Post 16 Network Meetings Package receive two places)

Overview

Join us as we prepare for the changes in the future of post 16 education.

The Hackney Education Post 16 annual conference provides a unique opportunity for heads of sixth forms, teachers, and individuals working in education and careers to gain insights from both education and industry experts and collaborate with like-minded peers.

Throughout the conference, a range of respected speakers will draw from their own current experiences to offer practical strategies and valuable resources that address the challenges and demands of the Post 16 landscape.

The conference’s key themes have been carefully curated, incorporating national and local strategies, plans, and topics, as well as input from our highly valued Hackney Education Post 16 network meetings.

Conference themes

  • Progression opportunities Apprenticeships/University
  • Introduction of Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ’s) 
  • Strategies to support busy Heads of Sixth Form
  • Homerton College Admissions and Engagement 
  • Feedback from Hackney Alumni
  • Feedback from our Post 16 Providers

Programme

09.30 – Registration

10.00 – Welcome: Anya James, Senior Post 16 Advisor and 14 to 19 Careers and Progression Systems Lead (Hackney Education)

10.10 – Progression opportunities: Miriam Lowe (Queen Mary University of London) and Barra Fitzgibbon (Bloomsbury Institute London)

10.30 – Homerton for Homerton Project: Dr Paul Elliott (Homerton College) and Luke Billingham (Hackney Quest)

10.50 – Break

11.05 – Changes in the Post 16 landscape and student experience: Chris Tubbrit (Training Qualifications UK)

11.40 – Student leadership activities: Young Hackney

12.10 – Lunch

12.55 – Feedback from Post 16 providers: Bsix College, The Bridge Academy

13.30 – Leadership strategies for busy heads of sixth: Michael Senior (NetSixth)

14.00 – Closing remarks

How to book

View Hackney Education’s Terms and Conditions for Delegates at Conferences.