How can leaders respond to the workforce challenge by creating inclusive, flexible and sustainable people strategies with talent pathways for all staff?
Recruitment shortfalls, high early-career turnover, workload pressures and a fast-changing legislative landscape mean that how we lead people has never mattered more. This conference combines expert insight and honest exploration of the challenges with the practical tools, case studies, and clear next steps you need to build a people strategy that works in your setting.
At this conference you will:
- understand how to use flexible working as a strategic tool for retention, wellbeing and workforce sustainability, not just an operational obligation
- reframe appraisal as a driver of professional growth and meaningful dialogue, and explore the case for moving away from performance-related pay
- build or strengthen a people strategy that aligns with your organisational mission and supports staff throughout the employee lifecycle
- hear case studies from education and beyond on inclusive talent pathways, culture change, and what actually improves retention
- get the latest pay and conditions update, including what the Employment Rights Act and wider legislative reform means for your school, college or trust
Additional learning
Your place includes more than a one-day conference. The ASCL People and Culture Conference is designed to support iterative, sustained professional development so your learning doesn’t stop when you leave the room.
The day
Expert input, facilitated workshops, panel discussion and case studies from school, college and trust leaders, drawing on the latest research from education and beyond. Plus, an up-to-the-minute pay and conditions overview covering the Employment Rights Act and wider legislative reform.
The implementation check-in
Your place includes a dedicated follow-up People and Culture Check-in online session where you can share early implementation experiences, ask questions and deepen your understanding along side peers and policy specialists. Date to be confirmed and shared on booking.
Extend your learning
At the check-in session we will signpost you to a programme of related webinars so you can consolidate and extend your learning across the themes explored on the day.