Expert Advice for Every Step of the School Journey

From choosing the right nursery to securing a sixth form place, our talks offer practical insight from top heads and education consultants.

Entry to the event requires a ticket, but all talks are unticketed and operate on a free-flow basis.

No need to book in advance for individual sessions - we recommend arriving early, as seats are first come, first served and sessions can fill up quickly.

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09:45
    Think Academy Theatre
    Fees, takeovers, mergers, a hostile political climate – top education journalists and experts report on the latest private school news.
10:30
    Think Academy Theatre
    A clear explanation from two leading heads of how to navigate your child’s route into the UK’s most competitive schools, from nursery to senior school.
11:15
    Think Academy Theatre
    When, why, and how it pays off – or doesn’t. What years are most beneficial? Should you pay for all of your children? Do fees reflect quality?
12:00
    Think Academy Theatre
    Many schools have increasingly local catchments. Heads of Millfield and Wellington discuss why their schools draw families from the whole of the UK and from across the globe.
12:45
    Think Academy Theatre
    The right school will help your child to love learning, and thrive academically and socially. How do you know if a highly selective school is the best choice?
13:30
    Think Academy Theatre
    Half of London families use tutors – should you? When and how to decide if tutoring is right for your child.
10:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Heads from some of the most highly rated schools in London and the UK – Thomas’s, Wimbledon High, Shrewsbury House & Malvern College – discuss what to look for when choosing a school.
11:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Is the security of a straightforward path from nursery to sixth form, good for children? Heads from Felsted (4-18), Danes Hill (2-13) and Charterhouse (13-18) discuss.
12:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Three schools - Frensham Heights, Dauntsey’s, Benenden - compare co-ed and single-sex approaches to teenage education.
13:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    New to British independent education? Two leading heads and the Good Schools Guide tell us what you need to know.
14:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    With 1 in 3 pupils receiving support, but VAT impacting on what’s available, the Good Schools Guide explains how to access financial help.

Top Educators at the Autumn Independent Schools Show

With speakers including heads of renowned independent schools and London’s top education consultants.

Think Academy Theatre
ISS Summer Fair
GSG Forum