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Capita SIMSAcademy GroupAnnual Conference24 November 2015
We are pleased to announce our second SIMS customer conference for leaders of academy groups. It is a chance to bring academy group colleagues together to network and share expertise.
We have a number of distinguished external speakers who we are sure will stimulate interesting and fruitful discussion and there will be plenty of opportunity to network with leaders of other academy groups. We trust that you will take the opportunity to benefit from this event which is equally relevant to small, medium and large groups. Highlights from the agenda include:
• Surviving trust-wide academy inspections • Evolving governance structures• Understanding how SIMS can facilitate effective
leadership in your academy group• A look into the future of academy groups and how
they can be supported by technology• Practical advice on managing your data and
applying the insight it provides to raise standards in the context of the academies landscape
Conference Host: Robert Hill, former Prime Ministerial Education Advisor.
Robert’s CV includes periods as a senior research manager for the Audit Commission, management consultant, social policy researcher and special adviser to Prime Minister Tony Blair and Secretary of State for Education, Charles Clarke.
Speakers:Frank Green, CBE, National Schools Commissioner Libby Nicholas, Regional Director of Education at Academies Enterprise TrustChris Brislen, CEO of The St. Bart’s Academy TrustKevin Crossley, CEO of The Collaborative Academies TrustPat Webb, Education Strategy Manager at Capita SIMSDr Nicholas Capstick, CEO of The White Horse FederationGraham Cooper, Head of Product Management at Capita SIMS
Strength in Numbers – Inspiring Partnerships
Who should attend? Academy group leaders: Executive Headteachers, CEOs, COOs, Education Directors and MIS/ICT/Data Directors. Places are limited to two delegates per academy group, with third and fourth places being held on a reserved list.
Where?Venue: The Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand, London, WC2N 5HX.
How to book:Book your places at www.capita-sims.co.uk/matconf
When?Tuesday 24 November 2015 - 09.30 to 15.00
Fee:The conference attendance price has been held at £75 per person plus VAT (£90)
Special offer: Bookings submitted before 30 September: Buy One Place Full Price, Get One Free PlaceBookings submitted between 1-31 October: Buy One Place Full Price, Get One Place Half PriceBookings between 1-23 November: All places full price
The date that the booking is received in the booking site is the date that will be used to determine price applied
09.30 – 10.00 Registration, refreshments and networking
10.00 – 10.05 Conference welcome • Objectives for the day• Introduction to our host
Amanda WebbStrategic Relationship ManagerCapita SIMS
10.05 – 10.40 Keynote and discussion The future direction of academy groups. Delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions
Frank Green CBE National Schools Commissioner
10.40 – 11.25 Stick, carrot or crown - data in the service of educationInteractive session including a table discussion on the use of data in education
Libby NicholasRegional Director of EducationAcademies Enterprise Trust
11.25 – 11.40 Refreshment break and networking
11.40 – 12.25 Evolving Governance StructuresInteractive session including a table discussion including explanation of local accountability, responsibility, and delegation
Chris BrislenCEOThe St. Bart’s Academy Trust
12.25 - 13.05 Lunch and networking
13.05 – 13.25 Managing and surviving a ‘trust wide’ inspection Sharing the experience of a recent Ofsted focussed inspection as an academy chain – what we have learnt and plan to do differently as a result
Kevin CrossleyCEOThe Collaborative Academies Trust
13.25 – 13.45 How SIMS facilitates effective leadership Explore how SIMS can help with the challenges and opportunities uncovered throughout the day
Pat WebbEducation Strategy ManagerCapita SIMS
13.45 – 14.15 Effective leadership of a MAT Hear how White Horse Federation has it become a well-regarded and growing MAT, what have been the secrets of success, their challenges and what challenges they believe are ahead
Dr Nicholas CapstickCEOWhite Horse Federation
14.15 – 14.35 ‘Future-gazing’: Where education and technology collideHow a changing and challenging education landscape will be supported by technology trends to drive student achievement and management efficiency
Graham CooperHead of Product Management Capita SIMS
14.35 - 15.05 10 things every academy group leader should be doingA round up from your conference host with real practical advice on what you can do to lead your academy group more effectively now and in the future
Robert HillConference Host
15.05 - 15.10 Close Amanda WebbStrategic Relationship ManagerCapita SIMS
15.10- 15.30 Refreshments, networking and a further opportunity to explore SIMS
Agenda