Upcoming CPD in March

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Hi Everyone,

A reminder that we have lots of CPD coming up in March: There's still time to get either an in-person or online ticket for the 5th ISP Marketing Conference on the 28th. The speakers and programme is simply outstanding an with tickets priced at only £45, it really is an event too good to miss!

We also have 2 free webinars coming up on AI in Education (12th) and the Employment Law Update for Independent Schools (19th). All details and links to sign up are below.

There's also a co-commercial strategies for success webinar at lunchtime on Wednesday and we'll we popping up a recording of the History Learning through Multimedia session on our YouTube channel at the end of the week; make sure you're subscribed to the channel to be notified each time pre-recorded CPD is uploaded.

I hope that you find this of use and that you have a great week.
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David
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David Winfield
Founder, Independent Schools Portal.

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ISP Marketing and Admissions Conference 2025: in-person and online

​The speaker lineup includes:

Two keynote addresses: Sarah Cunnane, Head of Media and Communications at the ISC and Mark Brealey, former BBC Journalist and advisor to some of the most high profile public sector individuals on how to handle press and crisis situations.

Two case studies: Hear from fellow professionals - Jo Phillips from Giggleswick School and Laura Booth from Hymers College will be sharing their experiences.

Two topical sessions: We will hear from Sophy Walker as to how AI can aid your admissions  and marketing. Sally Alexander will also look at what we can do to drive admissions in the current period of economic uncertainty. 

Two sessions of your choosing:  An opportunity to choose the topic causing your school most consternation, from SEO to Social Media to Research to websites. These sessions will enable you to tailor your day to suit YOUR school

This really is an excellent opportunity to ensure your marketing and admissions is at the forefront and available for just £45. Sign up now to benefit from an early bird ticket.

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Free upcoming CPD...

AI in Education - An Introduction. Free CPD webinar - Wednesday 12th March 2025. 1930-2030.
Using AI in your teaching and equipping pupils with the skills to know how and when to use it themselves is vital. We will look at how AI can transform your teaching and learning. This session will delivered by leading expert Darren Coxon. Darren speaks regularly around the world on the topic of AI in education and is a leading expert. Book your place.

Employment Law Update for Independent Schools
We are delighted to be joined by Alice Reeves from VWV who will give us a whistle stop tour of the latest changes in employment law, and crucially, how they impact on the Independent Education Sector. Wednesday 19 March 2025 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM. Book your place.

From the Video Vault...

The ISP has a huge selection of videos to support school leaders on the ISP YouTube Channel. This week, Mark Langley gives an overview from his original academic research at the University of Hull into why Deputy Heads decide (or not) to proceed on the journey into Headship. Full of fascinating insights into this under-researched area of Education. Watch here.

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Education News (you might've missed)

Behaviour overtakes workload as a top concern for primary teachers
Cheaper to pay fines than to provide SEND support
How the term 'soft skills' is holding us back
More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

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