Skip to main content
Share

Education Law Conference 2026

Conference | Wednesday 29th April 2026 | 9.30am - 3.30pm

Speakers: Andrea Squires, Aida Smajlovic, Theresa Kerr, Qaisar Sheikh, Olivia Berry, Maria Dawes Judge Jane McConnell Ciara Nicholson Alex Russell

We are delighted to announce our first in-person Education Law Conference which will be held at the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars.

With a focus on children’s well-being, this free to attend conference will provide insight into the key education and legal issues that schools and academy trusts are currently facing, and provide an opportunity to network with colleagues across the sector.

Please click here for the full agenda.

This conference is for anyone involved in managing risk and compliance as well as strategic issues in schools and MATs including headteachers, school business managers, chief operating officers, HR teams, chief finance officers, chief executive officers, governors and trustees.

Conference topics will include:

  • The Children’s Well-Being and Schools White Paper
  • Empowered by Collaboration – A System-Led Approach to Inclusion and Well-Being
  • Employment law / HR update
  • Navigating Safeguarding Issues and Parental Complaints in the Modern World
  • Panel discussion – SEND & Children’s Well-Being

Complimentary refreshments and lunch will be provided.

This conference is free to attend and you are welcome to attend with colleagues and contacts working in the sector. To register please click on the link below.

If you have any queries please contact events@wslaw.co.uk

Share this article

Meet the Speakers

Andrea Squires

Partner, Head of Education, London

Aida Smajlovic

Partner, London

Theresa Kerr

Partner, London

Qaisar Sheikh

Legal Director, London

Olivia Berry

Solicitor, London

Maria Dawes

Department for Education
RISE Advisor

Judge Jane McConnell

Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales and former SEND Tribunal Judge
President

Ciara Nicholson

Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
Executive Director of Education (primary)

Alex Russell

Bourne Education Trust
CEO