Independent Schools News Briefing (North of the River)

28 Feb 2026
Think Academy Theatre
Parent Briefings
Fast-paced news briefing on everything happening in independent education right now. Leading education journalists and sector insiders deliver punchy 3-5 minute reports on the stories that matter: fee increases, leadership changes, schools opening and closing, and the trends shaping your options. Get the inside track in 30 minutes - no waffle, just what you need to know. This morning's briefing focuses on developments north of the river.
Chairperson
Guy Schady-Beckett
Guy Schady-Beckett, Director & Head of Research - Next Step Exhibitions Ltd
Speakers
Sam Coutinho
Sam Coutinho, Governance, Finance and Risk Adviser to the Independent School Sector - Sam Coutinho Consulting Ltd
Edward Wild
Edward Wild, Managing Director - Wild Search
Julie Robinson
Julie Robinson, Chief Executive Officer - Independent Schools Council (ISC)
Hero Brown
Hero Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief - Muddy Stilettos