Summer Talks Programme

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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Think Academy Theatre
    Think Academy Theatre
    Welcome talk for education agents & consultants.
    Think Academy Theatre
    How to cope with highly competitive school admissions - Bonas MacFarlane & Think Academy guide you through the tests / pre-tests, and share insights on how to manage school choices, strategy and prepa …
    Think Academy Theatre
    Three London schools discuss the pace of academic life in their schools, how their admissions work, how they select children, and how you should decide the kind of school that would suit your child. 
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    In the rush to secure a senior school place at 11, it's easy to overlook an alternative with a long and distinguished track record. What does staying in prep school until 13 actually give a child - and could it be the better route for yours?
    Think Academy Theatre
    Your child could be navigating the tube at 11, with the world's greatest museums and theatres on their doorstep, living at home with family around them. Or immersed in boarding school life, steps from …
    Think Academy Theatre
    Three London schools discuss the pace of academic life in their schools, how their admissions work, how they select children, and how you should decide the kind of school that would suit your child. 
    Think Academy Theatre
    How to cope with highly competitive school admissions - Bonas MacFarlane & Think Academy guide you through the tests / pre-tests, and share insights on how to manage school choices, strategy and prepa …
Muddy Stilettos Stage
    Muddy Stilettos Stage
    More space. Better value. A different pace of life - and schools you might never have considered. If you've ever wondered whether leaving Central London could work for your family, this is the session …
    Muddy Stilettos Stage
    Every parent’s first question isn’t about exam results - it’s: will my child be happy? Before grades or achievements, what matters most is whether a child feels safe, supported, and truly known. In th …
  1. Muddy Stilettos Stage
    Rachel Jane, Editor of Muddy Stilettos leads a frank and practical conversation on how to cut through the noise of open days, league tables, and glossy prospectuses. Together, the panel will explore w …
    Muddy Stilettos Stage
    Every child learns differently, with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of engaging with the world. In this session, three independent schools share how they tailor their approach to ensure no …
    Muddy Stilettos Stage
    School fees are rising and so is the pressure on family finances. In this session, our expert panel unpacks the reality behind the headlines, offering clear, practical guidance to help you plan with c …

Top Educators at the Summer 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