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The Independent Schools Show Talks Programme: Expert Guidance for Your Child’s Educational Journey

Talks are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, but visitors need to register in advance. 

Please click below on either 'Friday 8th' or 'Saturday 9th' depending on the day you plan to visit the Independent Schools Show (ISS), to explore the full talks programme for that day.

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Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
Bursary
    • Keynote Session
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The keynote "Raising Confident, Resilient Children", led by psychologist and podcaster Maryhan Baker, focuses on empowering parents with strategies to nurture confidence and resilience in their childr ...
    • Keynote Session
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The keynote "Education Now: Reasons To Be Cheerful," presented by Ben Thomas, Principal of Thomas’s London Day Schools and Head of Thomas’s Battersea, offers a positive perspective on the current stat ...
    • Keynote Session
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    Discussions Points Including:  The truth behind independent schools Why independent schools matter What independent schools contribute to the knowledge economy How to choose the right school for your ...
London Choices Workshop
London Choices
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "Starting Out in London" seminar at the Independent Schools Show is designed for parents with toddlers and babies, offering valuable guidance on navigating nurseries and early education. This sess ...
    • Fee Assistance
    London Choices Workshop
    The "Let's Talk Fees" session is designed to help parents navigate the financial aspects of education. The workshop will cover important topics such as comparing school fees, exploring available bursa ...
    • Keynote Session
    London Choices Workshop
    The "How to Prepare for The Intense Competition at 11+", led by William Petty, Director of Bonas MacFarlane, provides expert advice on navigating the highly competitive 11+ entrance exams. The worksho ...
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "How to Spot a Great School" session at the London Choices Workshop will provide parents with practical tips on identifying key qualities that make a school truly exceptional. From assessing teach ...
Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
Bursary
    • Fee Assistance
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The "London Day School Bursaries" will provide parents with detailed information on the bursary opportunities available at London day schools. It will cover how to apply for financial support, eligibi ...
    • Fee Assistance
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The "How are Family Finances Assessed for a Bursary?" session provides a comprehensive overview of how schools evaluate a family’s financial situation when determining eligibility for bursary support. ...
    • Fee Assistance
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The "How to Pay the Fees" session offers practical guidance for parents on managing the costs of private education. It covers various payment options, financial planning strategies, and potential reso ...
    • Fee Assistance
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The "Accessing Boarding School Bursaries" session at the Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion offers crucial information on how families can secure bursary funding for boarding schools. It explains the app ...
    • Fee Assistance
    Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion
    The "Free Places at Private Schools" session at the Bursary & Scholarships Pavilion will provide parents with insights into how private schools offer free places through scholarships and fully-funded ...
Good Schools Guide Forum
GSG
    • Fee Assistance
    • Parent Briefings
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    This unique panel brings together SEN educators and the Guide's SEN expert to help parents determine whether your child would be better off in a specialist school or in a school with an SEN department?  
    • Boarding Schools
    • North London
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Covering all London zones North of the Thames, from Chiswick to Hackney Wick, the Good Schools Guide interrogates schools to find out how the education system works North of the river.
    • Boarding Schools
    • Parent Briefings
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Why do parents opt for boarding? How do you decide the right age and with hundreds of schools to choose from, how do you find the school that will best suit your child?
    • South London
    • Parent Briefings
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Covering South London, from Wimbledon to Dulwich, this Forum puts Good Schools Guide writers in conversation with schools to discuss how the education system works south of the river.
    • Keynote Session
    • North London
    • South London
    • Parent Briefings
    Good Schools Guide Forum

    The Good Schools Guide in conversation with the heads of schools it rates highly, discusses what makes a good school in the 21st Century.

London Choices Workshop
London Choices
    • South London
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "South West London" session at the London Choices Workshop is tailored for parents navigating educational options for children from nursery to sixth form. It offers discovery, application, and pre ...
    • Boarding Schools
    • Parent Briefings
    • SEN & Alternative Choices
    London Choices Workshop
    The "Get out of London" session offers guidance for families considering relocating or exploring educational options beyond the M25. It covers popular daily bus services and boarding school opportunit ...
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "South East London" session at the London Choices Workshop offers tailored advice for parents living in SE London, covering educational options from nursery to sixth form. The session provides dis ...
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "Central London" session at the London Choices Workshop provides parents with essential guidance on navigating educational options from nursery to sixth form in the heart of the city. It covers di ...
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "Navigating North London" session at the London Choices Workshop is designed for parents exploring educational options in North London, covering all stages from nursery to sixth form. It provides ...
    • Parent Briefings
    London Choices Workshop
    The "West London School Choices" session at the London Choices Workshop helps parents navigate the educational landscape from nursery to sixth form in West London. This session provides practical guid ...
Think Academy Theatre
Think Theatre
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    This session will guide you on how to make the most of your time at the Independent Schools Show. Learn to efficiently explore a wide range of leading independent schools and engage in meaningful one- ...
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    Deciding on the right school for your child is one of the most significant choices parents face. In this session, two leading independent schools will debate the pros and cons of a private education. ...
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    This session explores the qualities and traits that enable children to excel in highly academic senior schools. It offers insights into whether such an environment is right for your child, focusing on ...
    • Boarding Schools
    Think Academy Theatre
    This session provides expert guidance on how to prepare your child for the highly competitive 11+ senior school entrance exams. Learn about the ISEB assessments, interview techniques, and how to ident ...
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    This session explores how parents can save more than 20% on private school fees by considering alternative schooling options. With the Labour manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, now is ...
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    In this session, two leading single-sex senior schools explore the advantages and disadvantages of single-sex education in today's educational landscape. They will discuss the relevance of this approa ...
    • Fee Assistance
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    This session offers practical advice on navigating the transition between state and private schools. Whether you're considering moving your child from a private school to a state school, or vice versa ...
    • Keynote Session
    • Parent Briefings
    Think Academy Theatre
    In today's fast-paced world, nurturing your child's mental well-being and helping them make sound decisions are vital life skills. This talk will provide practical strategies for fostering resilience, ...

Top Educators at the Independent Schools Show

Speaking: the leaders of London's independent schools and London's leading educational advisors