Kickstart the new academic year with one of the autumn conferences, a chance to hear about the latest research, develop your practice and connect with fellow practitioners.

• Tes SEND Show (in-person): The UK’s largest SEND trade show returns to the Islington Design Centre in London providing access to over 100 dedicated SEND exhibitors and a programme of CPD-certified seminars with sector experts.
  • Date: 10th – 11th October.
  • Cost: Free entry. Seminars cost £22 (£24 on the day).
• Future of Reading (in-person): Part of the Cheltenham Literature Festival for Schools, this one-day conference will explore effective approaches to help schools build an engaging reading culture that meets the needs and interests of young people, today and into the future.
  • Date: 13th October
  • Cost: £90
• Great Oracy Exhibition (in-person): Sign up for Voice 21’s one-day conference in Birmingham exploring oracy-rich approaches to teaching and learning, and practical strategies to help school implement a culture of oracy.
  • Date: 15th October
  • Cost: £135 for member schools/£227.14 non-members
• The Affective Power of Reading for Pleasure (in-person): Join members of the OURfP team and fellow practitioners at the Open University in Milton Keynes for a day of keynotes and research-informed workshops exploring the emotional dimensions of Reading for Pleasure and the role of affective engagement in motivating and sustaining young readers.
  • Date: 18th October
  • Cost: £55
• Festival of Inclusive Education (online): Save the date for the fifth annual Festival of Inclusive Education, looking at ways to create inclusive learning environments that work for all learners. Programme details to be announced.
  • Date: 22nd October
  • Cost: Free
• Reading Fluency Showcase (online): Professor Tim Rasinski, Matt Goodfellow and Christopher Such are the keynote speakers at this afternoon conference that explores the evidence-base surrounding reading fluency and comprehension. Learn about the latest research and come away with practical strategies to unlock the potential of every reader. Suitable for primary and secondary practitioners.
  • Date: 12th November
  • Cost: £95 + VAT (£60 + VAT for each additional ticket)
• Raising Generation Empathy (in-person): Hear the latest research into how reading impacts children’s empathy skills, with tips and insights from practitioners about how reading for empathy works in school and libraries at this one-day conference in London.
  • Date: 27th November
  • Cost: £95 (early bird). Full price £115