The London and South East Great Teaching Conference
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Join us for The Great Teaching Conference an exceptional day of in-person professional development led by two leading voices in evidence-informed practice: Stuart Kime, Co-Founder and Director of Education at Evidence Based Education, and Adam Kohlbeck, Director of Teacher Quality at Chiltern Learning Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to spend a full day learning directly from experts who live and breathe the research on great teaching. Through a carefully curated programme grounded in the best available evidence, Stuart and Adam will guide you through what really makes a difference to pupil outcomes, cutting through fads and focusing on what works.
Expect far more than theory. You’ll engage with robust research, explore real-world examples, and take part in rich professional discussion. Every session is designed to translate evidence into action, giving you practical, “Monday morning ready” strategies you can implement immediately. The aim is simple, you leave with sharper knowledge, strengthened skills, and renewed motivation to refine your practice.
What you’ll gain from attending
Across the day, we will:

Examine the core components of great teaching and how to embed them consistently across classrooms.
Explore what effective professional learning looks like and how to make it work for all staff.
Build fluency and flexibility by identifying and addressing misconceptions in curriculum knowledge.
Unpack the research on teacher student relationships, peer relationships, learner motivation, and cultures of high expectations.
Analyse how routines, rules and high quality resources can maximise every minute of learning.
Consider how to ensure pupils think hard about the right things and reduce the distractions and barriers that get in the way of deep learning.

Who should attend?
Whether you are a classroom teacher, middle leader, senior leader, working in a school, college or training setting, this conference will help you focus your time and energy where it matters most. It is a day of rigorous thinking, practical application, and purposeful professional dialogue, real substance, real expertise, and real value for money.
If you are committed to improving outcomes and want a research-rich, expertly led professional development experience, The Great Teaching Conference is for you.
All prices include VAT. Group booking discounts available. Contact our team via email.

Leading Education in a Changing World
2026-11-05 08:30 - 16:00 | St Andrews International School Bangkok, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
This exclusive modular leadership programme has been carefully designed to address five of the most important challenges facing educational leaders today. Each module focuses on a critical area of leadership, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to lead effectively in today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape.
The programme offers five focused leadership modules, each lasting 1.5 hours and delivered across one intensive day. Participants have the unique opportunity to select three of the five modules, allowing them to tailor their learning to the areas most relevant to their leadership role while still gaining significant depth of insight.
This flexible structure ensures that participants can engage deeply with multiple key leadership themes in a single day, making it both a high-impact and efficient professional learning experience.
Throughout the day, participants will also benefit from time to connect and collaborate with peers during a networking lunch, creating valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences with fellow leaders.
Delivered in person by world-renowned education experts, the programme provides practical insights, current thinking, and proven strategies to support leaders in navigating the complex challenges of modern education.
Who is the programme for?
The one-day modular leadership programme is designed for educators who are currently in leadership roles or preparing to move into management and leadership positions within an education setting.
What participants will take away
By the end of the day, participants will leave with enhanced leadership and communication skills, practical tools for managing challenging situations, and a deeper understanding of how to lead confidently and effectively in modern educational environments. Participants will also gain insights that can be applied immediately to support colleagues, teams, and organisational goals.
The programme combines practical strategies, research-informed insights, and opportunities for reflection and discussion with peers. Participants will leave with greater confidence, practical leadership tools, and a clearer understanding of how to navigate the complex realities of leading in modern educational environments.
The programme will be delivered in person over one day and comprises five modules, with attendees being able to choose a maximum of three across the day. There will be five different sessions taking place throughout the day in different spaces.

What effective leadership looks like in today’s world – Edward Watson, InnerDrive
Leading AI transformation – Darren Coxon, Kompass Education
From Initiative to Impact: Leading Implementation That Lasts – Valentina Devid, Formative Action School
Leading courageously through difficult conversations – Jo Shirley, EducationScape
Flourish First: Coaching for Inclusive Growth – Iain Henderson, The Bridge

The day will conclude with an interactive Q&A panel, where participants can submit questions directly to the trainers and explore the topics discussed in greater depth.
Reserve your place now, early bird 15 % discount and group booking discounts available, contact us.
