Attendance is a symptom. Engagement is the cause. With school attendance still not back to pre-pandemic levels, many leaders are asking deeper questions about belonging, relevance, and what makes young people want to be in school. On 5 March 2026, Schools of Tomorrow and Whole Education bring together school, trust and system leaders in London for our Leadership Conference 2026: 'From attending to thriving - addressing the engagement gap behind the attendance crisis'. This year’s conference focuses on what the ImpactEd report describes as “the engagement gap” — and how we can collectively create schools where every child, regardless of background, can thrive. Expect a day of research-informed insight, practical workshops, and shared learning with leading voices in education, leadership and youth policy. With keynotes and workshops from speakers: Rylie Sweeney, Richard Gerver, Robin Dunbar, Hywel Roberts and Jenny Anderson

JUNE 11 AND 12 2026 This is the date for 8th School Leader Residential. Set in beautiful surroundings in Warwickshire, a chance to refresh and reflect and re-commit to values and to change. Details to be published in autumn.

Our Annual General Meeting for members will review the year, elect council members, and consider proposals from council for developments next year.