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What will the latest developments in education mean for your school, academy or trust? And where can you find the practical strategies to turn new ideas into action?
On 18th–19th November 2026, the Schools & Academies Show returns to the NEC Birmingham, proudly partnered with Education Today, bringing together education leaders, policymakers, practitioners and solution providers for two days of expert insight, professional development and collaboration.
With more than 300 speakers and 50+ hours of CPD content, the programme explores the priorities facing schools and trusts, from school improvement and inclusion to leadership, finance and digital innovation.
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Here are some key sessions and experiences to look forward to:
- Time to Pick Up the Ball and Run with It: Enrichment as a Tool for Engagement: Discover how to strengthen your extracurricular offering to boost attendance, attainment and behaviour, build pupils’ transferable skills and make better use of local facilities and community networks.
- Between Theory and Reality: Why Policy Often Fails to Become Practice and How We Can Bridge the Gap: Identify barriers to implementing education policy, assess what changes mean for your setting and explore practical ways to turn new requirements into achievable action with support from sector partners and policymakers.
- Rolling Out the Red Carpet for SEND and Inclusion: Explore how to put SEND reforms into practice, build effective multidisciplinary partnerships and allocate resources more strategically to ensure pupils with the greatest needs receive the right support.
- Explore the future of education technology: The EdTech Summit brings together expert-led sessions and technology providers to explore digital transformation, emerging technologies and practical ways to improve teaching, learning and operational efficiency.
- Discover inclusive practice in action: Visit the Inclusive Classroom and explore approaches designed to strengthen inclusive teaching and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
More to explore across the show
Beyond the conference programme, attendees can discover the Government Education Village, connect with suppliers across the exhibition, visit the FED Theatre and explore the NGA Annual Conference & AGM.
The show brings together 250+ education solution providers, making it easier to compare services, discover new ideas and have conversations with organisations that could help address your school’s priorities.
Whether you are a headteacher, trust leader, school business professional, governor, SEND specialist or estates professional, you can plan your visit around the sessions, features and suppliers most relevant to your role.
Proudly partnered with Education Today, the Schools & Academies Show is an opportunity to build your knowledge, make valuable connections and leave with ideas you can take back to your setting.
18th–19th November 2026 | NEC Birmingham
Attendance is free for eligible public-sector education professionals, with complimentary parking available.
Start planning your visit today.
