Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

MATPN SOUTH 2024 AGENDA

MATPN is a unique, two-day learning and networking event which brings together the most inspirational leaders and transformational suppliers in the MAT sector to share cutting-edge insight, knowledge and experience. Our agenda is carefully curated to address the most relevant and emerging challenges in the sector.

MATPN South 2024

25th - 26th June, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London

Day 1
Day 2

25 June 2024

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 1

Ensuring long-term financial health

Tracy Jackson

Chief Financial Officer
Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust

How can MATs execute strategic planning, budgeting, and effective resource management against increasing financial pressures?
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 1

Unpacking the Mental Health and Wellbeing of School Business Leaders

Andrew Marsh

Advocate Manager
Education Mutual

Join us for a workshop with Andrew, exploring the latest insights from our annual Wellbeing Index for School Business Leaders. Delve into key findings from the survey, comparing this year’s data with previous trends. Discover prevalent...

Join us for a workshop with Andrew, exploring the latest insights from our annual Wellbeing Index for School Business Leaders. Delve into key findings from the survey, comparing this year’s data with previous trends. Discover prevalent challenges across various school types and regions, evaluating the efficacy of current support mechanisms. Gain actionable recommendations and insights aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of school business leaders. We will unpack critical issues, share experiences, and discuss practical strategies for fostering a healthier educational environment.
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 1

Impactful financial planning and business improvement

Jeff Eden

Finance Consultant
School Business Services

Jack Record

Product Specialist
School Business Services

Join us to discuss the benefits of impactful financial planning, the effects of continuous business improvement and why utilising outside financial expertise could ease the pressures and strains in your Trust.
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 1

Transforming Multi Academy Trusts: Leveraging Analytics, Control Solutions, and Security for Excellence

Lorin Clough

Sales Director
SIMS

In the dynamic environment of Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), achieving excellence requires leveraging data and technology to drive effective decision-making and continuous improvement. This presentation will explore how data analytics, com...

In the dynamic environment of Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), achieving excellence requires leveraging data and technology to drive effective decision-making and continuous improvement. This presentation will explore how data analytics, comprehensive systems for centralised control, and a robust security posture can support MATs in enhancing their operations and outcomes.
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be enabled with the understanding of how they can transform data into powerful tools for enhancing every aspect of a Multi Academy Trust using our integrated solutions. Join us to discover how to achieve excellence in education through innovative analytics, effective control systems, and top-tier security measures.
4:55 pm - 5:25 pm

Breakout Room 1

International schools in the Middle East in 2024: Trends and data on a growing market opportunity for education suppliers

William Saville

Business Development Manager
ISC Research

The international schools market is growing and now compromises of over 14,400 schools globally with 15% of these schools being based in the Middle East.

With more schools planned to open over coming years, along with increasing c...

The international schools market is growing and now compromises of over 14,400 schools globally with 15% of these schools being based in the Middle East.

With more schools planned to open over coming years, along with increasing challenges and uncertainty in domestic markets, understanding the trends and the data behind international schools is a vital consideration for all education suppliers who are looking at exporting internationally.

Join Will Saville, Business Development Manager at ISC Research, as he provides an insight into the international schools market in the Middle East, a key region for education suppliers who are looking to export internationally.
12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 2

The structure that drives school improvement

Rob Haring

Chief Executive Officer
Westcountry Schools Trust

Forget rigid rubrics and stagnant spreadsheets. Imagine a living, breathing quality assurance system that dances with improvement, celebrating strengths and nudging towards excellence in every corner of your school.

Join us as we ...

Forget rigid rubrics and stagnant spreadsheets. Imagine a living, breathing quality assurance system that dances with improvement, celebrating strengths and nudging towards excellence in every corner of your school.

Join us as we unveil the secrets of crafting a dynamic system that empowers teachers, fuels growth, and ignites an unwavering commitment to quality.
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 2

Turn Up & TEACH! Implementing Inclusive and Data Driven Digital Strategy and CPD

Nick Shea

Director of Education
Wavenet

One of the core challenges of running successful and transformative IT across a growing Multi Academy Trust, is deploying an inspirational Digital Strategy.

Having a Digital Technology Strategy is also now recognised as one of the...

One of the core challenges of running successful and transformative IT across a growing Multi Academy Trust, is deploying an inspirational Digital Strategy.

Having a Digital Technology Strategy is also now recognised as one of the DfE’s Digital and Technology Standards for Schools with the recommendation of a minimum 2-year strategy being implemented to support your educational vision.

In this session, Wavenet Education will showcase how to deploy an inclusive Digital Strategy alongside a program of CPD to ensure that you take your users on your journey of digital transformation to drive engagement and improve outcomes Trust-wide.
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 2

Implementing a successful internal alternative provision

Tom Davis

Research editor
EdClass

EDClass provides an insight into how you can implement a successful internal alternative provision and how a DfE accredited provider of online education can assist.
We take a look at successful case studies and how you can use cert...

EDClass provides an insight into how you can implement a successful internal alternative provision and how a DfE accredited provider of online education can assist.
We take a look at successful case studies and how you can use certain strategies to bolster engagement, enthusiasm and confidence in young learners so they can reach their potential.
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 2

One platform. Trust-wide compliance. Complete peace of mind.

Whitney Odling

Sales Manager
The National College

Do you want a stress-free September? Do you want to make life easier?

Imagine this… all your statutory training pre-arranged and up-to-date in line with new guidance. Then imagine all your policies updated in line with the lates...

Do you want a stress-free September? Do you want to make life easier?

Imagine this… all your statutory training pre-arranged and up-to-date in line with new guidance. Then imagine all your policies updated in line with the latest changes.

Now imagine disseminating all your updated training and policies to every one of your schools, overseeing progress and sending reminders, all from one central dashboard.

Now imagine you get all this – and more – consolidated in one place. No need for additional providers. No additional costs.

This is exactly what you can do with The National College.
Join me to see how.
12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 3

Leading on large-scale digital change

Lauren Thorpe

Chief Transformation Officer
United Learning

Join this session to hear about implementing digital change in the largest Multi Academy Trust from vision to execution.

How can we ensure that Trusts are ready for a more digitally enabled and integrated landscape? How should you...

Join this session to hear about implementing digital change in the largest Multi Academy Trust from vision to execution.

How can we ensure that Trusts are ready for a more digitally enabled and integrated landscape? How should your approach to systems and processes adapt to support scale and growth? How can we use data to give us insights that will help to refine and empower our change journeys?
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 3

Capacity, partnership & reintegration: the impact of online alternative provision

Online Alternative Provision has fast become a key tool that hundreds of schools are using to support vulnerable students to reconnect with learning and ultimately reintegrate back into the classroom. In this session, Alessandro Capozzi,...

Online Alternative Provision has fast become a key tool that hundreds of schools are using to support vulnerable students to reconnect with learning and ultimately reintegrate back into the classroom. In this session, Alessandro Capozzi, Executive Head of Academy21, a DfE accredited provider, will outline why. With a focus on partnerships with schools alongside high quality teaching and safeguarding, Academy21 has worked with over a thousand schools this academic year to tackle barriers to learning for their students. The session will also share details of the new DfE accreditation scheme, an important development for school leaders to be aware of.
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 3

Why a digital recruitment process is essential for MATs in 2024

Wayne Cartmel

Founder & Managing Director
MyNewTerm

In a challenging recruitment market, a seamless candidate experience is essential for schools and Multi-academy trusts to attract talent. In 2024 and a buyers market, applicants now expect a digital application process. Hear case studies...

In a challenging recruitment market, a seamless candidate experience is essential for schools and Multi-academy trusts to attract talent. In 2024 and a buyers market, applicants now expect a digital application process. Hear case studies from MATs and the benefits they have experienced from embracing a digital application process to streamline their recruitment process, improve efficiency and attract talent. Strategic data and recruitment trends help to build a picture as to the ROI schools and Multi-academy trusts can achieve by going digital
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 3

Upgrade Your Financials: Continuous Close & AI for Schools/Trusts

Daniel Mcdonald

Partner Manager / Education Vertical Lead
Sage

Transform school/trust financial management with continuous accounting, assurance, and insights. Ditch the old period-based accounting for real-time visibility into financial data. Leverage AI to constantly monitor finances, flag excepti...

Transform school/trust financial management with continuous accounting, assurance, and insights. Ditch the old period-based accounting for real-time visibility into financial data. Leverage AI to constantly monitor finances, flag exceptions, and free your team from tedious tasks.
Forget static dashboards and embrace AI-driven forecasting for real-time tracking, understanding financial trends, and timely decision-making.

Key learning points:

• Discover the benefits of a continuous close, including the ability to provide financial info at any time during the monthly reporting cycle.
• Make smarter decisions – how to leverage the power of new generative AI technology, allowing you to save time and drive improvements.
8:00 am - 8:45 am

Main Room

Registration
8:45 am - 8:50 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Welcome to MATPN South 2024!
8:50 am - 9:20 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: How to grow without compromising on quality

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Ciara Moran

Director of Education and Executive Headteacher
Learning Academies Trust

Rowena Hackwood

Chief Executive Officer
Astrea Academy Trust

Lorraine Hughes

Deputy CEO
Chiltern Learning Trust

How can we grow without having a detrimental effect on the quality of education, school improvement, and outcomes? How can we utilise technology and data to optimise resources and expand impact?

This session will showcase ways in ...

How can we grow without having a detrimental effect on the quality of education, school improvement, and outcomes? How can we utilise technology and data to optimise resources and expand impact?

This session will showcase ways in which growth and quality ascend together.
9:20 am - 9:40 am

Main Room

The Future of Education: Dignity in Learning

Anu Manthri

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Peter Reeves

Head of Computing
Abingdon House School

Our mission at Google is to organise the world’s information so that it is accessible to all. At the heart of all Google For Education tools, is the same notion: anyone, anywhere, can access what they need at the point of use.
Ho...

Our mission at Google is to organise the world’s information so that it is accessible to all. At the heart of all Google For Education tools, is the same notion: anyone, anywhere, can access what they need at the point of use.
How do we ensure that our classrooms and schools are accessible to all? How do we ensure that our SEND learners have dignity in their learning? We will hear from staff and students at Abingdon House (a fully SEND school) about how their use of technology facilitates accessibility for all, and empowers their learners.

Key learning points:
– Accessibility in learning
– SEND Strategy
– Google For Education in SEND schools
9:45 am - 10:25 am

Main Room

Dragons' Den

Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solutions provider with an opportunity to deliver a 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.<...

Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solutions provider with an opportunity to deliver a 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.
10:30 am - 11:45 am

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Main Room

Inclusion; the big questions and how to get it right for Staff and Students

Kyle Burrows

Chief Learning Officer
BeReady

Every year, BeReady secures UK Schools and Academies tens of millions of pounds of funding to attract, develop and retain staff.

This presentation reviews the latest research on colleague and pupil wellbeing and SEND provision wit...

Every year, BeReady secures UK Schools and Academies tens of millions of pounds of funding to attract, develop and retain staff.

This presentation reviews the latest research on colleague and pupil wellbeing and SEND provision within schools, introducing BeReady’s funded support across these areas.

BeReady use their funding expertise to develop SEND skillsets of staff in addition to helping MATs tackle the ever growing wellbeing challenge – upskilling colleagues in these areas, improving outcomes and meeting Ofsted
requirements. Explanation will be given as to how your Trust can utilise both your own and a national surplus of funding to offer development programmes for all colleagues.

Additional insight will be provided from those working with BeReady as to the success of these development opportunities.
12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Main Room

The evolving role of leaders

Mohsen Ojja

Chief Executive Officer
Anthem Schools Trust

There are many leaders in Trusts that have progressed from an educational background, either from the classroom or from a Headteacher role.

How can we develop our skillsets to meet the changing needs of pupils and staff? What does...

There are many leaders in Trusts that have progressed from an educational background, either from the classroom or from a Headteacher role.

How can we develop our skillsets to meet the changing needs of pupils and staff? What does effective leadership look like in the modern age?
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

Maximising lesson time

Jonathan Clatworthy

Global Strategic Partnership Manager
MyLogin

How can you save your staff valuable lesson time that’s currently spent logging
into devices and applications, all with their own individual login requirements?
Introducing MyLogin (part of Wonde) – simplifying student lo...

How can you save your staff valuable lesson time that’s currently spent logging
into devices and applications, all with their own individual login requirements?
Introducing MyLogin (part of Wonde) – simplifying student logins.
MyLogin combines all of your student logins into one easy-to-use, child-friendly
solution. This means no more forgotten passwords and significant time savings in
the classroom and at home.
Quick and easy to set up in your school, and the best part? It’s free for 12 months!
Start transforming your classroom today with MyLogin.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch

An opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers to talk over the learnings from the event. Lunch is served buffet style and a range of options are available to cater for different dietary requirements.
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm

Main Room

Using CPD to bridge the disadvantage gap

Amjad Ali

Assistant Headteacher
TryThisTeaching

This session explores how MAT leaders can leverage CPD to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.

We’ll delve into practical strategies for designing inclusive CPD programs that equip educators to person...

This session explores how MAT leaders can leverage CPD to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.

We’ll delve into practical strategies for designing inclusive CPD programs that equip educators to personalise learning for all students, fostering a culture of excellence within your MAT.
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Main Room

MAT finance strategy – are you still using your Blockbuster card or subscribing to Netflix?

Glen Hyde

MAT Specialist
iplicit

Craig Southern

Education Sector Lead
iplicit

Our education experts will look at the structure of a finance function for a Multi Academy Trust, utilise your insights to highlight important considerations and share what the future looks like.

This interactive session will expl...

Our education experts will look at the structure of a finance function for a Multi Academy Trust, utilise your insights to highlight important considerations and share what the future looks like.

This interactive session will explore:

– Current system infrastructure – On Premises vs Cloud (one or the other or a combination?)
– Licensing models across all systems (do they align? Is a commercial model prohibiting usage?)
– Will your systems scale? And will they do this together?
– And more…
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Main Room

Achieving Net Zero goals through a cohesive estates strategy – An Update

Gary Benn

Director of Building and Project Consultancy
Eddisons

Gary Benn will dissect what schools are expected to provide when creating a cohesive estates strategy, and what they should actually do to achieve it.

With experience on both sides of the project, primarily as a director of buildi...

Gary Benn will dissect what schools are expected to provide when creating a cohesive estates strategy, and what they should actually do to achieve it.

With experience on both sides of the project, primarily as a director of building and project consultancy and also as a school governor and Trust director, Gary will show you how to get what you need for your school and what to do when you get it.

Updated for 2024, Gary will also look into sustainable options for schools of all shapes and sizes and the funding available to achieve those Net Zero goals that align with the Government.

This should be an engaging session that highlights the challenges of creating an estates management strategy to satisfy all aspects of a modern school, in a time where money and time are more valuable than ever before.
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
4:35 pm - 4:55 pm

Main Room

Funding Net Zero

Daniel Krein

Commerical Education Director
eEnergy

With more than 1000 projects successfully delivered for schools, eEnergy will explain how to mitigate the risks to achieving effective decarbonisation programmes.

Incredibly, 70% of schools are yet to fully switch to LED lighting...

With more than 1000 projects successfully delivered for schools, eEnergy will explain how to mitigate the risks to achieving effective decarbonisation programmes.

Incredibly, 70% of schools are yet to fully switch to LED lighting even though doing so could unlock savings of £2.3 billion! A lack of government funding is no longer an excuse for inaction with cost-effective options available to kick-start your net zero journey at no upfront costs.

eEnergy will outline the importance of avoiding delay in your net zero journey, where to start, and how to identify the right partner to successfully deliver your decarbonisation strategy.
4:55 pm - 5:25 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion: Retaining top talent

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Adrian Rogers

Chief Executive Officer
Chiltern Learning Trust

Anna Rogers

Chief Executive Officer
Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust

Judith Kidd

Director of Centre for Growth
Dixons Academies Trust

Our esteemed panellists will share insights and practical strategies on:

• Building a culture of continuous learning: How can Trusts offer meaningful development opportunities that keep staff engaged and motivated?
• Unl...

Our esteemed panellists will share insights and practical strategies on:

• Building a culture of continuous learning: How can Trusts offer meaningful development opportunities that keep staff engaged and motivated?
• Unlocking the power of collaboration: What are effective ways to encourage teamwork, knowledge sharing, and a sense of shared purpose among staff?
• Optimising resources for maximum impact: How can Trusts balance investing in talent with maintaining financial sustainability?
5:25 pm - 5:55 pm

Main Room

Building and maintaining Trust reputation

Sufian Sadiq

Director of Teaching School and Talent
Chiltern Learning Trust

Sufian will explore strategies for becoming an employer of choice, attracting top talent, and ensuring the Trust’s reputation aligns with its educational and community objectives.

How can we forge strong partnerships, champi...

Sufian will explore strategies for becoming an employer of choice, attracting top talent, and ensuring the Trust’s reputation aligns with its educational and community objectives.

How can we forge strong partnerships, championing our educational mission and serving local needs? What is the role of social media in showcasing achievements and building genuine, impactful relationships?
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Main Room

Hotel check-in / Free time
7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Main Room

Drinks reception, football & networking dinner

26 June 2024

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Welcome to Day 2 of MATPN South 2024!
9:05 am - 9:30 am

Main Room

The 1% mission

Action Jackson

Motivational Speaker

In this inspirational and powerful talk, discover how we can help young people unlock their potential and Dream Big.
9:30 am - 9:50 am

Main Room

Needs-based budgeting and GAG pooling – a sector update

Will Jordan

Co-Founder
IMP Software

In late 2023 IMP Software and CJK Associates conducted sector-wide research into needs-based budgeting and the evolution of GAG pooling. Specific wording within the CEO framework and the ‘warming language’ that appeared in this year�...

In late 2023 IMP Software and CJK Associates conducted sector-wide research into needs-based budgeting and the evolution of GAG pooling. Specific wording within the CEO framework and the ‘warming language’ that appeared in this year’s Academy Trust Handbook, suggest a shifting feeling within the sector, so is this change reflected in what trusts are doing?

In this session we will look at the sector trends around these topics and share the approaches, lessons learnt and potential pitfalls that can come when trusts evolve their operating and budget management models.
9:50 am - 10:20 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: Utilising technology to be truly inclusive

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Gemma Lavin

Director of Digital Experience
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South

Osi Ejiofor

Educational Technologist
United Learning

It is our aim as a sector for every student, regardless of learning needs or physical limitations, to thrive in a truly inclusive environment. We want to build inclusive learning environments that benefits all students and empower educat...

It is our aim as a sector for every student, regardless of learning needs or physical limitations, to thrive in a truly inclusive environment. We want to build inclusive learning environments that benefits all students and empower educators to personalise learning and support for every child.

Can technology be the key to bridging the gap?
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Main Room

Effective leadership in driving outstanding outcomes

Jan Shadick

Chief Executive Officer
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South

A true leader lives by what they preach, and when it comes to school improvement, that same rule applies.

Be ready to embrace feedback, share vulnerabilities, and constantly seek to learn.

Find out how to lead by example an...

A true leader lives by what they preach, and when it comes to school improvement, that same rule applies.

Be ready to embrace feedback, share vulnerabilities, and constantly seek to learn.

Find out how to lead by example and deliver on the school improvement strategy
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Main Room

Erupt Your Digital Transformation Through Available Funding

Louise Campton

Chief Executive Officer
Primary Goal Limited

Over the last 18 months, Primary Goal, a national training provider, has secured over £7.8m to provide digital training as part of MAT and individual school digital strategies across England. This has been achieved through upskilling cu...

Over the last 18 months, Primary Goal, a national training provider, has secured over £7.8m to provide digital training as part of MAT and individual school digital strategies across England. This has been achieved through upskilling current staff in educational establishments to be able to implement and embed the digital vision, for now and the future, by increasing digital capacity.
Currently, Primary Goal has reserved over £16m through their incredible stakeholder partnerships for current and future MATS and schools, enabling digital training to take place at no cost to the school or MAT.
Primary Goal will discuss the funding and training available to you, the impact it has had to date across England and how you can access this funding to drive and embed your Digital Transformation, regardless of where you are in your digital journey.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

My teacher saved my life

Richard McCann

Founder
iCan Academy

This inspiring closing keynote presentation is hosted by Richard McCann, a renowned international keynote speaker.

A troubled childhood meant that Richard could have been led down a path similar to others who experienced trauma an...

This inspiring closing keynote presentation is hosted by Richard McCann, a renowned international keynote speaker.

A troubled childhood meant that Richard could have been led down a path similar to others who experienced trauma and neglect at a young age, however intervention from Richard’s teacher paved the way to a successful and fulfilling career.

Everyone remembers their favourite teacher at school, and for good reason. Remember why you’re in education and the positive impact you can have on young lives!
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

Main Room

Chair's closing remarks
1:05 pm - 2:00 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Room 1

What does an innovative funding model look like?

Sarah Garner

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Unity Schools Partnership

How can we utilise analytics to identify untapped funding opportunities, optimise resource allocation, and deliver demonstrable impact.

Let’s dive into a world where education blossoms through unconventional, impact-driven fundi...

How can we utilise analytics to identify untapped funding opportunities, optimise resource allocation, and deliver demonstrable impact.

Let’s dive into a world where education blossoms through unconventional, impact-driven funding models designed to empower your MAT.
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Breakout Room 1

Financial resilience is a critical enabler for improving academic attainment

Stewart Mcluskey

Executive Director
Civica

Adopting commercial thought processes and operating models can lower operating costs, raise revenue and save your teams valuable time, unlocking valuable resources to improve academic outcomes. We’re partnering with TransforMATive,...

Adopting commercial thought processes and operating models can lower operating costs, raise revenue and save your teams valuable time, unlocking valuable resources to improve academic outcomes. We’re partnering with TransforMATive, Red Kite Learning Trust and a group of MAT CFO’s to build a playbook of real-world evidenced strategies that are ready to adopt to improve your financial resilience.

Key learning points:
• Stronger finances offer more resources, time and choice for leaders to empower academic outcomes
• Developing your commercial mindset enables you to take more control of financial outcomes
• Where to follow for actionable insights to realise your MAT dividend.
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Room 2

Exploring collaboration to support SEND pupils

Nicola Taylor

Director of SEND
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

There is a huge challenge in maintaining standards in SEND given how underfunded it is, but how can we come together to ensure that pupils still have a high-quality education?

This session will show how we can enhance our SEND pro...

There is a huge challenge in maintaining standards in SEND given how underfunded it is, but how can we come together to ensure that pupils still have a high-quality education?

This session will show how we can enhance our SEND provision through shared resources and expertise.
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Breakout Room 2

Driving Improvements Through Data-Led Decisions

Nicholas Clark

Senior Product Manager
IRIS Education

There’s certainly no shortage of data in schools, but the way you manage, use, and share data can be the difference between making a positive impact or not.
During this session we’ll explore the notion of data democratisation a...

There’s certainly no shortage of data in schools, but the way you manage, use, and share data can be the difference between making a positive impact or not.
During this session we’ll explore the notion of data democratisation across your trust. We’ll share examples from MATs who are making live data, more accessible to their teams, to has help align trust SLT in common goals and aided impactful decision. You’ll get insights into the potential of democratising data to drive improvements in attendance, attainment, and operational and financial efficiency. Plus, we’ll explore the role of AI in data analytics and what the future might look like.
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Room 3

Going 1-2-1 – The Leigh Academies Trust device journey

Daniel Bull

Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust

In this session we will look at what it takes to make a 1-2-1 device scheme work.

We will cover vision, finance, management, training and pedagogy, learning from the experience of Leigh Academies Trust.

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Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

MATPN SOUTH 2024 AGENDA

MATPN South 202425th - 26th June, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London

25 June 2024

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 1

Ensuring long-term financial health

Tracy Jackson

Chief Financial Officer Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust

12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 1

Unpacking the Mental Health and Wellbeing of School Business Leaders

Andrew Marsh

Advocate Manager Education Mutual

2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 1

Impactful financial planning and business improvement

Jeff Eden

Finance Consultant School Business Services

Jack Record

Product Specialist School Business Services

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 1

Transforming Multi Academy Trusts: Leveraging Analytics, Control Solutions, and Security for Excellence

Lorin Clough

Sales Director SIMS

4:55 pm - 5:25 pm

Breakout Room 1

International schools in the Middle East in 2024: Trends and data on a growing market opportunity for education suppliers

William Saville

Business Development Manager ISC Research

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 2

The structure that drives school improvement

Rob Haring

Chief Executive Officer Westcountry Schools Trust

12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 2

Turn Up & TEACH! Implementing Inclusive and Data Driven Digital Strategy and CPD

Nick Shea

Director of Education Wavenet

2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 2

Implementing a successful internal alternative provision

Tom Davis

Research editor EdClass

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 2

One platform. Trust-wide compliance. Complete peace of mind.

Whitney Odling

Sales Manager The National College

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Breakout Room 3

Leading on large-scale digital change

Lauren Thorpe

Chief Transformation Officer United Learning

12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Breakout Room 3

Capacity, partnership & reintegration: the impact of online alternative provision

2:25 pm - 2:45 pm

Breakout Room 3

Why a digital recruitment process is essential for MATs in 2024

Wayne Cartmel

Founder & Managing Director MyNewTerm

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Breakout Room 3

Upgrade Your Financials: Continuous Close & AI for Schools/Trusts

Daniel Mcdonald

Partner Manager / Education Vertical Lead Sage

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Main Room

Registration

8:45 am - 8:50 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Julian Drinkall

Chief Executive Officer GLF Schools

8:50 am - 9:20 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: How to grow without compromising on quality

MATPN South 2024

25th - 26th June, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London

Chief Financial Officer
Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust

Advocate Manager
Education Mutual

Finance Consultant
School Business Services

Product Specialist
School Business Services

Sales Director
SIMS

Business Development Manager
ISC Research

Chief Executive Officer
Westcountry Schools Trust

Director of Education
Wavenet

Research editor
EdClass

Sales Manager
The National College

Chief Transformation Officer
United Learning

Founder & Managing Director
MyNewTerm

Partner Manager / Education Vertical Lead
Sage

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools

Director of Education and Executive Headteacher
Learning Academies Trust

Chief Executive Officer
Astrea Academy Trust

Deputy CEO
Chiltern Learning Trust

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Head of Computing
Abingdon House School

Chief Learning Officer
BeReady

Chief Executive Officer
Anthem Schools Trust

Global Strategic Partnership Manager
MyLogin

Assistant Headteacher
TryThisTeaching

MAT Specialist
iplicit

Education Sector Lead
iplicit

Director of Building and Project Consultancy
Eddisons

Commerical Education Director
eEnergy

Chief Executive Officer
GLF Schools