Spring Talks Programme

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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11:00
    Think Academy Theatre
    Living and learning together can be life-transforming - but modern boarding bears little resemblance to Harry Potter. Three heads explain what boarding actually offers today: the educational and personal growth that comes from round-the-clock learning communities, how it works for 21st century families (flexi, weekly and full boarding options), and the practical benefits for working parents. Discover whether boarding might unlock something special for your child - even if you'd never considered it before. Hosted by the Boarding Schools' Association. 
12:30
    Think Academy Theatre
    Worried your child won't fit in at an independent school? Three bursary recipients - a former headmaster, a recent leaver, and a professional in their thirties - share how independent school education transformed their lives and opened doors they never imagined. Joined by the Head of Royal Springboard, they discuss the reality of independent school culture today: diverse, welcoming, and far from the stereotypes. Discover how schools support students from all backgrounds to thrive.
14:15
    Think Academy Theatre
15:00
    Think Academy Theatre
11:00
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    What really makes the difference in a child's education? Heads from outstanding independent schools cut through the noise to discuss the fundamentals - teaching quality, school culture, breadth of opp …
11:45
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    School ethos shapes everything from uniform policies to chapel attendance to how children address their teachers - but what does it actually mean for your child's education? Three heads from schools w …
12:30
  1. Good Schools Guide Forum
    Parent tours often start with gleaming science labs and sports facilities - but how much do buildings really matter? Three heads explore the real trade-offs: extensive playing fields and space versus …
13:15
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Thinking of moving your child from state to independent education? Three heads discuss what independent schools offer that's genuinely different, the investment required, and whether it's right for yo …
14:15
    Good Schools Guide Forum
    Parents are always fascinated when a school changes head - but how much does leadership actually matter? This panel of recently appointed heads discuss what changes when a new head arrives (and what s …
15:00
  1. Good Schools Guide Forum
    The hardest part of school choice is working out what 'good' means for your family. Heads from outstanding independent schools share what really distinguishes schools from each other, how to decode pr …

Top Educators at the Spring 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