Menopause will affect every single woman at some point in their lives. Given that 10% of women leave their job due to symptoms of menopause, and countless others go part-time, leave leadership positions or don’t apply for promotion – menopause is of particular importance to the workplace.

Menopause however isn’t just an issue for ‘women of a certain age’ it is a whole-

organisation issue. Younger women, partners, colleagues, managers and senior leaders can all benefit from understanding more about menopause. 

Only when we engage everyone in the menopause conversation will we achieve inclusivity around the issue.

Join us in this session to gain knowledge and understanding of what menopause is, including the potential impact on physical and mental health, as well as learning how to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for those experiencing this transition.

An interactive session introducing you to Insights Discovery Theory in which you will reflect on and discuss your communication preferences. 

Insights Discovery gives you a brilliant foundation for communicating even more effectively with colleagues,  supports you to further adapt to different communication styles, encourages you to reflect on your own communication style. 

This speech will give you an idea of how Insights Discovery can support the individual as well as wider teams and full organisations.

Join us for an inspiring session where we’ll showcase the groundbreaking work of Let’s Go Zero and reveal how the DfE’s climate change and sustainability strategy is being uniquely tailored for special schools. Discover how your school can craft a bespoke, high-impact Climate Action Plan that truly makes a difference!

What to Expect:

• Innovative Insights: Learn about the transformative strategies behind Let’s Go Zero and how they align with the latest DfE initiatives.
• Tailored Processes: Get a step-by-step look at how special schools can develop customized climate action plans that suit their unique needs.
• Real-World Success: Hear firsthand about our collaboration with Esteem Trust—from our dynamic presentation at their executive team day to how our support helped each school launch their own Climate Action Plan with a dedicated Sustainability Taskforce.
• Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions and ideas! We’ll wrap up with an open discussion to dive deeper into the process and explore opportunities for your school.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to drive real change in your educational setting, this session is a must-attend. 

Let’s go for ambition.  Let’s go for working together.  Let’s go zero.

The session will cover risk in specialist schools and how this can be effectively managed at all levels.  It will include the concept and purpose of risk controls and assurance, and how risk appetite is considered.  It will set out steps to develop a risk management process, including policy and an effective framework, and how these underpin risk assessment writing throughout the school.  The session will share experiences including lessons learnt and common pitfalls from developing and implementing a new framework and approach to monitoring and managing risk. 

The session is intended to demonstrate how risk management is a key part of effective governance and how this can be implemented and embedded within all schools.  

Join this practical session to explore how tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and NotebookLM can streamline your tasks, boost efficiency, and transform the way you work. Discover real-life applications in finance, operations, and administrative roles, including:

Automating Reports & Summarizing Data – Learn how AI can consolidate complex regulations and generate detailed reports with ease.

Boosting Productivity – See how AI assistants can handle repetitive tasks, freeing up time for strategic work.

Enhancing Decision-Making – Use AI-driven insights to make informed choices faster.

This interactive session, led by NNoSS members, will provide practical demonstrations, expert insights, and hands-on examples of how AI can be a game-changer in your daily role.

Join a conversation with Peter on the current national landscape, focussing on ongoing funding pressures and the policy drive toward greater mainstream inclusion.

We will explore potential strategies to create a more sustainable and predictable funding model for special schools and alternative provision.  

Drawing on sector insights, the discussion will consider how leaders and policymakers can work together to support inclusive practice while ensuring financial stability across the specialist sector.