The Netherlands Festival of Education
2026-06-06 | Edith Stein College, Edith Stein College, Louis Couperusplein 33, 2514 HP, Den Haag, Netherlands
For the very first time, one of the world’s most inspiring and forward-thinking education events is coming to The Netherlands. Originally founded by Wellington College in the UK in 2010, the Festival of Education brings together educators from across the globe for a day of impactful professional learning, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections.
The Netherlands Festival of Education is a unique professional learning event that brings together a vibrant community of international educators. Taking place for the first time in The Hague on Saturday 6th June 2026, the Festival marks the start of an exciting new chapter in this global movement, right in the heart of Europe.
Celebrating innovation and collaboration in education, the Festival welcomes teachers, school leaders, and education professionals from across the Netherlands, wider Europe, and beyond. It offers an inclusive and inspiring space designed to challenge thinking, spark creativity, and connect those shaping the future of learning.
Far more than a traditional conference, the Festival features engaging sessions, influential speakers, and interactive experiences, all within a welcoming and energising atmosphere. Whether you’re in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting education in another way, you’ll find opportunities to share ideas, build connections, and grow professionally.
Join us in The Hague this June and be part of a global community reimagining education together.
To book your tickets, visit the Festival website.

Preparing for Funding Assurance Reviews
2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
With the publication of the updated DfE working papers for 2025/26, funding assurance expectations across the further education and skills sector continue to tighten. Providers delivering 16-19 study programmes, Adult Skills Fund and other non-apprenticeship provision must ensure their controls, documentation and data are fully aligned to the latest approach.
To help you stay ahead of these changes, EducationScape is proud to present a focused, one-part webinar designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need ahead of your next funding assurance review.
Delivered in collaboration with Karl Bentley, Director at Validera, this practical session will focus on preparing effectively for funding assurance reviews in 2025/26. The webinar which takes place on 10th June at 10am will also examine key DSAT issues currently being identified by the DfE and what they reveal about potential funding data risks for providers.
Funding assurance reviews are high-stakes and increasingly detailed. With new DfE working papers now in circulation, it is essential that providers understand not only what has changed, but how those changes translate into on-the-ground audit activity.
This session will take a cross-funding view, helping organisations stress-test their readiness and strengthen their internal controls before auditors arrive.
In this webinar, Karl Bentley will:

Walk through the key themes within the 2025/26 DfE working papers (non-apprenticeship provision)
Explain how sample selection, materiality and error thresholds operate in practice
Clarify what triggers deeper or 100% reviews
Explore common evidence gaps in learner files and ILR data
Highlight frequent compliance risks across study programmes and adult provision
Review key DSAT findings and what they indicate about data quality and funding risk
Share lessons learned from recent funding assurance reviews

Drawing on years of front-line funding assurance experience, Karl will provide practical insight into what auditors look for, where providers most often fall short, and how to build a robust internal assurance framework.
His insights will help you prepare thoroughly and avoid the common mistakes that lead to funding adjustments and clawback.
A live Q&A will follow the session, giving you the opportunity to raise specific concerns and gain clarity on areas of risk within your own organisation.
Who should attend?
This webinar is essential for:

Senior Leaders
Finance Directors
Funding and Compliance Managers
MIS Leads
Internal Audit and Quality Teams
Curriculum Managers responsible for funded provision

If you are responsible for protecting your organisation from funding risk and ensuring audit readiness, this session will give you the tools and insight needed to approach 2025/26 with confidence.
Spaces are expected to fill quickly – secure your place and ensure you are fully prepared for the year ahead.
Join live or watch later on demand at a time that suits you.

The Science of Learning in the Classroom
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12 | University of Birmingham, Business School, University House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TY, United Kingdom
The science of how people learn is growing more rapidly now than at any previous time in history. We now know far more about how attention, memory, motivation and understanding really work. Yet turning this research from cognitive science and related fields into everyday practice in schools and colleges remains a challenge – partly because many teachers and lecturers haven’t had the chance to engage deeply with the research, and partly because applying these principles in busy, complex learning environments isn’t straightforward.
This two-day workshop, delivered by Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, is designed to give staff in schools and colleges the time, structure and support to bridge that gap between research and practice. The team bring deep expertise in both the science of learning and what high-quality teaching looks like across a wide range of educational settings.
We’ll begin by building a clear and usable mental model of learning that teachers and lecturers can draw on when making day-to-day decisions. The focus will be on key areas of research, including attention, perception, encoding, retrieval and motivation, and what these mean for effective lesson design, classroom routines and learning experiences in both school and college contexts.
Across the two days, the session will move deliberately from theory to practice. Through video analysis, discussion and guided reflection, participants will explore how educators translate these ideas into concrete teaching moves. There will be structured opportunities to practise, rehearse and refine techniques, with a strong emphasis on approaches that are realistic, impactful and transferable across schools, colleges and post-16 settings.
Schools and colleges will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, which includes all workshop materials alongside additional training resources to support sustained implementation and whole-organisation development beyond the two days.
Who should attend?
This two-day workshop is designed for professionals working across schools and colleges who want to strengthen their understanding of how learning really works and improve everyday classroom practice. It is particularly well suited to:

Teachers and lecturers at all stages of their career
Middle and senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning
Heads of department, curriculum and subject leads
Instructional coaches and mentors
Teacher educators and those leading professional development
College leaders and managers overseeing quality, pedagogy and learner outcomes

Whether you work in a school or a college setting, this workshop will support you to make more informed instructional decisions and translate the science of learning into practical, high-impact teaching.
How to book?
This two-day workshop is priced at £499 per person.
Attendees will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, providing access to all workshop materials alongside additional resources to support implementation and ongoing professional development back in your school or college.
This is an exclusive opportunity to engage deeply with the science of learning over two days, with a strong focus on practical application and real classroom impact.
Group discounts are available for bookings of three or more delegates, making this an excellent option for departments or leadership teams attending together. For further information on group bookings, speak to our team.
Invoices are available on request.
Venue?
This event will take place at University House, Business School, University of Birmingham
Group bookings are available. Contact our team via email.

Spain Festival of Education
2026-06-13 | The British School of Barcelona – BSB Castelldefels campus, 26 Carrer de la Ginesta, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona,, Spain
The inaugural Spain Festival of Education will take place on 13 June 2026 at The British School of Barcelona Castelldefels Campus. Building on the global success of the Festival of Education.
The Spain Festival of Education will be hosted at The British School of Barcelona Castelldefels Campus, a vibrant international school with a proud history dating back to 1958. Part of the global Cognita family, The British School Barcelona educates more than 2,000 students across its four campuses in Barcelona, reflecting the school’s scale, diversity, and commitment to excellence.
The Festival makes it debut in Spain, with the very first Festival taking place in Barcelona on 13 June. The Festival of Education was founded by Wellington College Education in the UK in 2010, with a mission to create a vibrant platform where educators could come together to share ideas, spark innovation, and be inspired. Since then, it has grown into one of the most respected education events in the UK.
More than a traditional conference, the Festival offers engaging sessions, influential speakers, and interactive experiences, all set within a welcoming and energising atmosphere. Whether you’re in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting education in another way, you’ll find space to share ideas, spark creativity, and grow professionally.
To book your tickets, visit the Festival website.

Summer Data and Funding Conference 2026
2026-06-16 10:00 - 2026-06-18 12:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.zoom.us/ev/AhnkLDBdv2Y4__2BIj1WSRecYd_vRCA46X-d00ymZN_NU_N2gv8D~AlncjItTuNktUsHtWRc4WPA-W_UZnDmJFym4gu4VbiOkBJVVkwXbYnZNgA
With increased scrutiny now being implemented by the Department for Education (DfE), EducationScape is pleased to offer an online conference programme this summer term aligned to key data and funding requirements.
Following positive feedback from our previous events and the launch of our forthcoming webinars with Validera’s Director of Funding Assurance, Karl Bentley, this unmissable online conference puts the spotlight on the key risk areas currently driving the increased number of targeted reviews.
Delivered across three expert-led webinars, we are delighted to welcome Partners from RSM, with supporting guests, who will share practical guidance and answer your questions on priority funding concerns and the vital importance of accurate ILR data cleansing.
In addition, the programme will offer an update from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) around the move from Funding Rules to Funding Rules and Guidance, with some examples provided for support.
This online conference-style programme will spotlight key areas of targeted data and funding risk. Attendees will gain clear, practical guidance on maintaining compliance across key funding streams, including 16–19 bursaries, free meals allocations, and Additional Learning Support entitlements, whilst also ensuring readiness for forthcoming R14 returns.
Each two-hour session is designed to be focused and practical, with dedicated time for your questions to be addressed by experts. Whether joining live or on-demand, all attendees will have full access to the complete programme.
Conference Schedule:

Tuesday 16 June, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on 16–19 bursaries and free meal entitlements with Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson (RSM), plus an update on forthcoming Funding Rules changes from Tracey Cox, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Wednesday 17 June, 10:00-12:00: Lisa Smith and Andrea Deckers, RSM, will offer support with ILR cleansing requirements in readiness for R14 returns.
Thursday 18 June, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on Additional Learning Support entitlements with RSM’s Kim Hancock, who will be joined by Cognassist CEO, Chris Quickfall.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is essential for:

Senior Leaders
Finance Directors
Funding and Data Specialists
Compliance Managers
MIS Leads
Internal Audit and Quality Teams

To learn more and ensure your organisation remains fully up to date and compliant with the latest updates, join us as we guide you through:

What the findings of recent reviews mean for providers
A range of the most common issues and identified compliance gaps
An update on forthcoming changes to Funding Rules from the DWP
Practical steps and actionable recommendations to strengthen your internal processes
How to ensure compliance and minimise any risk of funding clawback

What attendees have said about our previous data and funding webinars:
‘Very informative, the presenters were all really good’
‘The event was well moderated and having experts on made the session informative and credible.’
‘The ladies were clear and informative with all answers. A pleasure to attend.’
Don’t miss out. Book your place now!

AI and Assessment: Making it work for all
2026-06-23 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Join leading education expert Daisy Christodoulou for a focused and thought-provoking training day exploring the realities of AI in assessment and what schools must do to respond effectively.
This course is structured around three linked sessions that move from understanding to challenges to solutions.
The day begins with the big picture: what AI can and cannot do, providing a clear, accessible overview of AI and large language models, their strengths and limitations, and the current good and bad uses of AI in education. You will also explore how AI is likely to develop in the coming years and the key barriers and complexities that will shape its improvement.
The second session, AI and assessment: the challenges, examines the profound implications AI has for current assessment practices, with a focus on extended written assessments. You will explore the problems AI poses for reliable summative grading, the difficulties of using AI to provide high-quality formative feedback, and the growing issue of AI plagiarism and its impact on traditional homework and assessment models.
The final session, AI and Assessment: the solutions, focuses on practical responses. Bring your laptop as this will be a hands-on session where you will gain an in-depth understanding of No More Marking’s new AI features for extended written assessments. You will take part in Comparative Judgement of real student writing, see if you agree with the AI, evaluate the effectiveness of different types of automated feedback, and understand how you can use all of these features in your school.
Throughout the day, participants will gain a realistic, evidence-informed understanding of how AI can be used thoughtfully and responsibly in schools, without undermining learning, assessment or professional judgement.
Who should attend?

Senior leaders and headteachers shaping assessment and AI strategy
Classroom teachers navigating AI’s impact on marking and feedback, particularly teachers of subjects with large amounts of written assessment
Assessment leads
EdTech and digital strategy leads
Suitable for primary, secondary and FE.

Whether you are at the very beginning of your AI journey or already grappling with its impact in your school, this course will provide clarity, practical insight and concrete solutions.
Limited spaces available, book now to secure your place.
Group discounts are available. Contact our team via email.

Formative Action: From Assessment to Action
2026-06-29 09:00 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Schools and colleges across Europe and beyond are increasingly rethinking their approach to Formative Assessment and many are turning towards the rapidly growing Formative Action model.
Led by internationally recognised educator and trainer Valentina Devid, this highly practical workshop explores one of the most exciting developments currently shaping teaching, learning and curriculum design in schools and colleges. A regular speaker at the Festival of Education and a much in-demand trainer across the Netherlands, Valentina has worked with teachers, middle leaders and senior leadership teams internationally to help organisations build more coherent, curriculum-led approaches to learning. Her work is attracting significant attention because it responds directly to challenges many schools and colleges are currently facing: overloaded curricula, disconnected assessment practices, inconsistent feedback systems and growing pressure to improve learner outcomes in meaningful, sustainable ways.
Formative Action aligns closely with the WalkThrus approach to instructional coaching and professional learning. Valentina collaborates with WalkThrus on the design and delivery of sessions exploring how Formative Action and WalkThrus can work together effectively within classrooms, departments and whole-organisation improvement strategies.
From data to decisions. From activities to action. From assessment to pedagogy rooted in curriculum.
Many schools and colleges have invested heavily in formative assessment strategies: mini whiteboards, exit tickets, low-stakes quizzes, retrieval tasks and feedback protocols. In many organisations these approaches have become embedded within teaching and learning policies and quality assurance frameworks. Yet despite this investment, a common challenge remains, the curriculum itself often stays untouched.
Why? Because techniques alone rarely transform learning.
Too often, Formative Assessment becomes a collection exercise rather than a driver of instructional decision-making. Information is gathered, but teaching doesn’t meaningfully adapt in response. Departments continue through schemes of work regardless of whether learners are genuinely secure in their understanding.
Formative Action offers a different approach.
Rather than starting with activities or assessment tools, it starts with curriculum intent and pedagogical purpose. It asks:

What do learners need to master by the end of this unit, topic or programme?
Where are they now, really?
What is the most meaningful next step and how should teaching respond?

This shift is about much more than changing terminology. It is about helping schools and colleges create greater alignment between curriculum, teaching, assessment and feedback.
When these elements work together coherently, teachers and leaders can move away from reactive teaching towards a model built on foresight, responsiveness and purposeful curriculum delivery.
Why are schools and colleges moving from Formative Assessment to Formative Action?
For many educators, the term “Formative Assessment” has become increasingly diluted. It is often interpreted as informal testing, feedback without grades, or simply completing a “formative activity” before a summative assessment. While these practices may have value, they do not always influence what happens next in the learning process.
Formative Action reframes the process entirely.
It is not another initiative, checklist or standalone strategy. It is a pedagogical design principle, a short-cycle process where teachers and learners co-regulate learning through purposeful evidence gathering within a carefully sequenced curriculum framework.
This means:

No more feedback for the sake of feedback
No more assessment activities disconnected from curriculum goals
No more “formative” tasks that fail to influence future teaching
Greater consistency between departments and teaching teams
More meaningful conversations around learner progress and curriculum planning

It is this clarity and coherence that has made Formative Action both rigorous and sustainable, and why it is rapidly gaining traction in schools and colleges internationally.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals working across schools, sixth forms and colleges, including:

Teachers and classroom practitioners
Curriculum and subject leaders
Heads of department and faculty leads
Instructional coaches and teaching & learning leads
SEND and learning support teams
Assistant principals, deputy heads and senior leaders
Assessment and quality improvement leads

Whether your organisation is reviewing assessment practice, strengthening curriculum design, developing instructional coaching, or seeking greater consistency in teaching and learning, this workshop will provide practical frameworks and immediately applicable strategies.
What you will take away
By attending this session, you will:

Gain a clear and practical understanding of the three strategies of Formative Action and when to use each purposefully
Explore templates and examples grounded in real curriculum sequences from schools and colleges
Learn how to align teaching, feedback and curriculum, even in content-heavy and exam-focused subjects
Strengthen pedagogical decision-making across teams and departments
Understand how Formative Action can work alongside instructional coaching models such as WalkThrus
Develop approaches that support sustainable school and college improvement
Have dedicated time to bring your own curriculum challenges and implementation questions
Receive ongoing support through a dedicated Formative Action space within EduScape CPD, the professional learning community from EducationScape

This is far more than another workshop on Formative Assessment techniques. It is an opportunity for schools and colleges to engage with a model that is quickly reshaping conversations around curriculum, pedagogy and responsive teaching internationally.
Group bookings for schools, trusts and colleges are available. Contact the team via email to discuss organisational packages and team attendance.

Making Explicit Direct Instruction Work
2026-06-30 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
“I’ve read the research, but I worry that Explicit Direct Instruction will be boring. And… what does it actually look like when it’s done well?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re in very good company. The evidence behind Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) is strong and growing, yet many teachers remain hesitant to use it in practice. Not because they doubt the research, but because they haven’t seen enough clear, compelling examples of what great EDI really looks like in a live classroom – or how it can feel purposeful, responsive and genuinely engaging for learners.
This practical, insight-rich workshop will be delivered by Doug Lemov from Teach Like a Champion, one of the most influential voices in evidence-informed teaching. Drawing on his extensive work with teachers and schools around the world, Doug will help bridge the gap between research and day-to-day classroom practice.
Together, we’ll take the research out of the abstract and bring it to life, analysing video footage from real classrooms in both the US and England. You’ll see how expert teachers use EDI to create lessons that are dynamic rather than dull, structured yet flexible, and engaging for students at every stage.
You’ll explore how EDI, when done well, actively involves learners, builds confidence and leads to stronger outcomes. We’ll focus on how teachers maintain pace, energy and participation, while still being crystal clear about what students are learning and why.
A key focus of the session will be the Alternating Principle – a powerful way of designing EDI lessons that keep students thinking, responding and practising throughout. You’ll see how carefully planned alternation between teacher input and student activity helps ideas stick, supports understanding, and prevents lessons from becoming passive or monotonous.
We’ll also look closely at the role of visuals in EDI. You’ll learn how to optimise slides, boards and worked examples so they genuinely support learning rather than distract from it. Finally, we’ll explore how Explicit Direct Instruction can be combined with Retrieval Practice to strengthen long-term memory, ensuring that learning lasts well beyond the lesson itself.
You’ll leave with a much clearer mental model of high-quality EDI, practical strategies you can use straight away, and the confidence to make explicit instruction not just effective, but engaging, purposeful and memorable for your students.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for teachers and leaders across schools and colleges who want to strengthen classroom practice using evidence-informed approaches and see exactly how they work in real settings.
It will be particularly valuable for:

Classroom teachers (primary, secondary and FE) who want to make Explicit Direct Instruction more engaging and effective
Heads of department, subject leads and curriculum leaders looking to improve consistency and quality of teaching
Instructional coaches and mentors supporting colleagues to translate research into practice
Senior and middle leaders responsible for teaching and learning, professional development or curriculum design
Early career teachers seeking a strong foundation in high-impact instructional practice, as well as experienced practitioners wanting to refine and sharpen their approach

Whether you are new to Explicit Direct Instruction or already using it and want to take it further, this session will give you practical insights, concrete examples and strategies you can apply immediately in your own classroom or across your organisation.
Cost
The cost of the workshop is £325 per person. Invoice payment is available upon request.
This includes a full day of expert-led professional development, delivered by Doug Lemov, as well as a range of practical tools and resources designed to support implementation back in the classroom. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies, materials and examples that can be applied immediately to improve teaching and learning.
Group bookings are available, with discounts applying for multiple delegates from the same school, college or trust. This makes it an ideal opportunity to invest in shared practice and a common instructional approach across teams.
To find out more about group rates, or to discuss your organisation’s needs, please contact our team.
Group discounts are available. Contact our team via email.

UK Festival of Education
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-03 | Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU, United Kingdom
The 16th UK Festival of Education will return to Wellington College in July 2026. The Festival of Education stands out as a truly unique professional development event, bringing together a diverse community of educators. The 2025 event featured over 450 speakers and attracted over 5,500 attendees, with over 80% coming from state-funded schools and FE colleges. The Festival is designed for all educators, providing an inclusive platform for learning and growth.
The 16th Festival of Education will take place at Wellington College on the 2nd and 3rd July 2026. It will host hundreds of speakers and welcome thousands of attendees from across the education sector.
At the heart of the Festival is an understanding that learning should be inspiring, engaging, and fun. The Festival is no ordinary education conference. From challenging debates to expert orators, and renowned headliners to unexpected new connections.
To book your tickets, visit the Festival website.

Books, Knowledge and Attention: The Science of Reading
2026-10-02 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | British International School of Washington, 2001 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, DC, 20007, United States
This workshop is designed to support teachers and school leaders in deepening their understanding of the Science of Reading and, crucially, in turning that research into classroom practice that is intentional, coherent, and effective. While awareness of the Science of Reading has grown rapidly, many educators are still grappling with how to apply the research in ways that genuinely improve student understanding. This session bridges that gap, connecting evidence to pedagogy and curriculum so that reading instruction leads to meaningful, lasting learning.
The session will be delivered by Doug Lemov and the team from Teach Like a Champion, drawing on decades of classroom observation, instructional design, and professional learning with schools across the United States and internationally. The focus is on what works in real classrooms and how great teachers consistently help students read with insight, confidence, and purpose.
The workshop concentrates on the phase of reading development that begins once students have mastered letter–sound correspondence, roughly from Grades 3 through 12, when the primary challenge shifts from learning to read to reading to learn. Participants will explore what research reveals about how students build meaning from complex texts, develop deep comprehension, and transfer understanding across subjects, including English language arts, history, and science.
Facilitators will guide participants through key research on the role of fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, attention, and writing in reading comprehension. We’ll examine how these elements work together, why comprehension cannot be taught as a generic skill, and how strong curriculum design ensures that all student, regardless of background, can access and succeed with challenging texts. Particular attention will be given to designing effective close reading tasks that promote productive struggle and help students think more deeply and independently about what they read.
Throughout the workshop, participants will study video examples from real classrooms, analyze lesson plans grounded in research, and engage in structured discussion and reflection. The emphasis is firmly on practice – what this looks like in real classrooms, how it fits within existing curricula, and how teachers and leaders can make immediate, high-impact changes to instruction.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for educators working with students in Grades 3–12, including:

Elementary, middle, and high school teachers responsible for reading, English language arts, and content-area literacy
Literacy coaches and instructional specialists supporting curriculum design and classroom practice
School and district leaders seeking a research-aligned approach to improving reading comprehension outcomes
Curriculum leaders and coaches responsible for selecting, adapting, or implementing high-quality instructional materials

Whether you are strengthening classroom instruction or leading literacy improvement across a school or district, this workshop provides a shared understanding, practical strategies, and common language to support better reading outcomes at scale.
Schools will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, which includes a full set of workshop materials, alongside additional planning tools and training resources to support sustained, school-wide implementation.
Cost and location
The workshop is priced at $230 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments on the day. Invoices are available upon request.
Group bundles are available for schools and districts purchasing three or more places, a great option for teams looking to build shared understanding and align practice. To find out more about group pricing, please contact our team.
We’re also offering an enhanced professional learning package. For $285 per person, attendees will receive:

Full access to this workshop with Doug Lemov, and
A ticket to Washington, D.C. Festival of Education, taking place on October 3

This combined package offers exceptional value and the opportunity to further develop your teaching practice through exposure to a wide range of leading educators, ideas, and classroom-tested strategies. Group bundles also apply for this offer.
People booking before the 31 March 2026 will get a 15% discount.
Location
The training will take place at The British International School of Washington, the new home of the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education. The school provides a professional, inspiring setting for high-quality learning and collaboration, right in the heart of the D.C. education community.

Washington, D.C. Festival of Education
2026-10-03 | British International School of Washington, 2001 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, DC, 20007, United States
The Washington, D.C. Festival of Education is a unique professional learning event that brings together a vibrant and diverse community of educators. Now in its fourth year, the Festival enters an exciting new chapter as it moves to the British International School of Washington, right in the heart of the nation’s capital, on Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Building on three successful years that welcomed hundreds of educators from across the United States and beyond, the Festival has become a flagship gathering for anyone working in education. It offers an inclusive and inspiring space for learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
At the heart of the Festival is the belief that professional development should be engaging, energising, and joyful. Far from a traditional conference, it brings together thought-provoking sessions, influential voices, and interactive experiences, all designed to spark meaningful conversations and build lasting connections.
Guided by the principle “where those who inspire find their own inspiration” the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education celebrates bold ideas, encourages fresh thinking, and champions the innovation shaping today’s education landscape.
Join us in the capital for a day of learning, reflection, and inspiration
To book your tickets, visit the Festival website.

The Revised Ofsted Framework: What It Really Means for Providers
2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:15 (Europe/London)
The revised Ofsted inspection framework is now one year old, but for many providers, what this means in practice is still unclear.
Drawing on FIN’s detailed inspection analysis from our work with over 200 providers, this webinar goes beyond headline changes to explore how inspections are actually being experienced, what inspectors are focusing on, and where provider expectations are not fully aligning with reality.

What to expect
Using real inspection case studies, we will translate these insights into actionable steps for your organisation, highlighting:

Common weaknesses, noting recurring misconceptions where providers are most at risk
Examining the reality of the inclusion judgement and how this works in practice
And, how expectations around data, evidence and management information are evolving.

We are delighted to welcome Kerry Boffey, CEO, Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) who will explore the gap between perception and reality. Kerry will address everyday fears, challenge common myths, and fully consider whether the framework is delivering on its intended aims around consistency, transparency and proportionality.
In addition, using guidance from provider case studies, this webinar is supported by the team at Bud. The benefits of early intervention will be shared, highlighting how a proactive approach can help maximise learner achievement whilst ensuring audit readiness and operational efficiency.

Who should attend?
The event will offer support and guidance to all those involved in quality assurance and quality improvement within colleges, ITPs, sixth form provision, HE Providers, local authorities and employer provision including:

Senior leaders
Quality nominees
Curriculum managers
Quality leads

This is not a theoretical overview of the framework; it is a practical, provider-focused session designed to help you understand how your current approach is likely to stand up to inspection, where you may be vulnerable, and the steps you can take to strengthen confidence and readiness over the next 12 months.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be fully informed. Book your place now!
Join live or watch later on demand at a time that suits you.

Leading Education in a Changing World
2026-11-05 08:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Teach Like a Champion Live in Bangkok: The Science of Reading in Action
2026-11-06 08:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok, 153 ถนนราชดำริห์ Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Join Doug Lemov for an exclusive training event in Bangkok. This one-day professional learning experience offers educators the opportunity to learn directly from one of the world’s most influential voices in teaching and learning.
Drawing on the latest research from cognitive science and the principles explored in The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading, this highly practical workshop will unpack how students become powerful readers after phonics, and what great literacy instruction looks like from primary through to secondary education and beyond.
Throughout the day, Doug will translate research into clear, actionable classroom techniques. Using video from outstanding classrooms, curriculum examples and guided practice, participants will explore how to strengthen reading comprehension, build knowledge, and develop students who read with confidence, fluency, and purpose.
What you’ll explore
This workshop focuses particularly on the language comprehension strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, making it ideal for educators working with Grade 2 and above across English and other subject areas.
Key themes include:

The critical role of background knowledge in reading comprehension
The critical and overlooked challenge of disfluency
Strategies for building and sustaining student attention
Creating strong communities of readers through shared reading
Using purposeful writing to deepen understanding of texts
Developing vocabulary and knowledge systematically
Approaches to text complexity and close reading across subjects
The research supporting the reading of whole books in English classrooms.

Doug will also share seven key principles for developing strong readers “post-phonics”, the stage when students have mastered letter–sound correspondence but must now learn how to read increasingly complex texts throughout their academic journey.
A practical, high-impact learning experience
Participants will:

Practise instructional techniques that strengthen literacy teaching
Explore lesson examples and curriculum materials developed by Doug and his team
Watch and analyse video from top classrooms
Develop strategies that can be applied across all subject areas
Leave with resources and materials to use immediately in their schools

In case you haven’t read Doug’s new book here’s what Daniel Willingham has to say about it:
“I love this book. Every teacher who asks their students to read will find it becomes the most worn on their shelf; it’s a wellspring of clear explanation of the science of reading, and practical strategies for helping students become successful readers.”
And here’s what a school head in Washington, D.C. had to say:
“This book is simply PHENOMENAL to guide an adolescent literacy program. The text features an ideal mix of research and practical insights that I can implement tomorrow in our classrooms.”
Event details

Venue: Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok
Price: £250 ((฿10,763) per person add on a ticket to the Thailand Festival of Education for an extra £75 ((฿3,235).
Includes: Lunch, refreshments, and workshop resources

Why attend?
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Doug in an intimate workshop setting. Whether you teach English, humanities, science or any other subject, the strategies explored will help you build stronger readers, deepen comprehension, and strengthen classroom practice.
Book before the 31 May and save 20%.

Thailand Festival of Education
2026-11-07 | Wellington College International School Bangkok, 18 Krungthep Kreetha Rd, Thap Chang, Saphan Sung, Bangkok, 10250, Thailand
The 4th Thailand Festival of Education will return to Wellington College International School Bangkok on Saturday 7th November 2026. Now in its fourth year, the Festival of Education is a unique one-day event that brings together educators, school leaders, and education professionals from across the region and beyond to share ideas, connect, and explore research-informed approaches that shape the future of teaching and learning.
Originally founded by Wellington College in the UK in 2010, the Festival is built on the belief that professional learning should be engaging, inspiring, and enjoyable. The Thailand Festival of Education features a vibrant mix of influential voices and emerging perspectives through thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive workshops, meaningful conversations, and collaborative experiences. Far more than a traditional conference, the Festival offers a welcoming and energising space that reflects the values at the heart of the Wellington College community.
To book your tickets, visit the Festival website.

Re-Imagining Education: Action and Change with Integrity and Imagination
2026-11-21 | University of Birmingham, Business School, University House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TY, United Kingdom
How can your organisation respond to the enormous challenges of our current moment with integrity, courage and imagination? How can your learning community become a place where alternative futures are not simply discussed, but actively created?
Delivered in partnership with The Bridge at Wellington College, this innovative year-long professional learning programme is designed for educators, leaders and practitioners working across schools, colleges, training providers and wider learning organisations who want to move beyond reacting to challenges and instead cultivate the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.
As a taster of the programme, Elke will lead a session at the 2026 UK Festival of Education exploring two urgent questions: How can educators respond to a world in crisis and create alternative futures in the present? and How can imagination be put to work in educational spaces as a catalyst for change? The session will offer insight into the wider module-based programme running throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
Through a blend of thought-provoking dialogue, practical tools and collaborative inquiry, participants will explore imaginative approaches to improvement and transformation, shifting the focus from problem-solving and crisis intervention towards possibility, purpose and integrity.
Over 12 months, participants will engage in two in-person and three online learning experiences, supported by coaching, peer collaboration and structured opportunities for reflection and discussion. All participants will also gain access to a dedicated community space on the EduScape platform, enabling ongoing connection, collaboration and resource sharing throughout the programme.
Participants will identify a challenge or opportunity within their own organisation and work collaboratively to co-design an imaginative and actionable change project. Whether focused on culture, curriculum, learner engagement, wellbeing, leadership or organisational development, the programme will support participants to turn ideas into meaningful action.
The programme culminates with an opportunity to share reflections, learning and impact at the 2027 Festival of Education, showcasing how imagination can become a powerful force for transformation across schools, colleges and training providers.
Register now and save £100 before end September

Winter Data and Funding Conference 2026
2026-11-25 08:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | BMet – Matthew Boulton College, 1 Jennens Rd, Birmingham, B4 7PS, United Kingdom
Join us at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College for a day of insights, expertise, and practical guidance.
EducationScape’s Winter Data and Funding Conference 2026 is a focused one-day event designed specifically for data and funding professionals working across all aspects of further education and skills.
This event will bring together sector leaders, funding specialists, and assurance experts to explore the latest developments, trends, and challenges across post-16 education funding.
What to expect:

Department for Education (DfE) Funding Reviews and insights: stay informed with essential updates from the DfE, including policy changes, funding reviews, and how these affect colleges and training providers.
Common issues and how to avoid them: discover practical steps to avoid funding pitfalls, with expert-led sessions focusing on real-world case studies and assurance findings.
Case studies highlighting a range of the key challenges faced by providers: sharing of useful strategies and the positive impact these have on staff, learners, and the wider organisation.
Live Q&A opportunities: engage with leading experts and ask your most pressing questions about funding data, assurance, and compliance.

Key sessions include:

Funding assurance themes from 2025/26: Delivered by Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson, RSM – get the inside track on the most common themes and issues arising from the latest round of DfE funding assurance reviews. This in-depth session will also look ahead to 2026/27, offering early insights into expected assurance requirements and working papers.
Collaborative Strategies for Funding Success: Learn how our host, BMet college group, adapts their organisational strategies to achieve what is required from regional funding challenges. Designed to share insights and useful solutions, this session will provide scalable practices to maximise impact within your own organisation.
PDSAT for 2026/27: Delivered by Karl Bentley, Director of Funding Assurance, Validera – this session will focus on PDSAT developments for 2026/27 (subject to release), highlighting what to look for and how to prepare your data for audit readiness.

More sessions to be announced shortly.

Who should attend?
The event is particularly useful for those involved in funding assurance or data management within further education colleges, sixth form colleges, training providers, and adult education institutions, including:

MIS teams
Senior Leaders
Finance Directors
Funding and Data Specialists
Compliance Leads
Internal Audit and Quality Teams
Funding managers
Governors that are responsible for audit and financial oversight

Venue
This event will take place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College, Birmingham, B4 7PS.
Travel information for the campus can be found here. Please be aware that onsite parking is extremely limited, however alternative parking is available locally at Millennium Point (B4 7AP).

This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in funding assurance and data compliance.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
Book your place now and benefit from a 20% discount. Offer ends on Monday 31 August 2026.
