NORTH EAST REGION – VIRTUAL SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

Schedule

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Stadium of Light | Sunderland, EN

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Join Virtual School leaders and education partners from across the North East for a day of collaboration, insight, and best practice.
About this Event

Highlights include:

  • Policy Update: Department for Education on the Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill
  • Regional Focus: NEVSH and ADCS perspectives on local challenges and Ofsted inclusion
  • Voice of Children in Care: CIC Regional Council session on language and lived experience
  • Facilitated conversations and planning : Explore extended duties, Post-16 and Care Leavers, SEND, inclusive practice, trauma-informed approaches, and more

This is a unique opportunity to network, share solutions, and shape the future of education for vulnerable children across our region.


After lunch opportunity to attend workshops. There are 6 workshops running at the following times:

  • 13:30 - 14:30
  • 15:00 - 16:00

Please select ONE workshop for each time period.



Steps to Success - Attending our inspiring conference.


Step 1: Click "Get Tickets"

Step 2: Select your first workshop from the list noted workshop A:1 to F:1 for the time period 13.30 – 14.30. (Pick ONLY ONE)

Step 3: Scroll down to second workshop from the list noted A:2 to F:2 for the time period 15:00 - 16:00. (Pick ONLY ONE)

Step 4: Click "Register" at the bottom.

Step 5: Add your details (make sure your email is correct to recieve tickets) and click register.

Step 6: Check your emails for your ticket. If you don't see it within a 24 hours, check your spam.

Step 7: Attend our conference, leaving feeling inspired and equipped.

Step 8: Use the connections made, the lessons learned and dreams envisioned to go out and continue to let Middlesbrough children know that they matter.


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Arrival and Refreshments
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Chair Opening
Host: Helen Fergusson Chair ADCS NE Region Executive Director
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill
Host: Chris Walton, Department for Education Policy Officer

Info: Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill Update and Impact for Virtual Schools


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
National Work NAVSH Regional Activity & Regional Activity
Host: Victoria Banks, Chair Regional NEVSH
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Local Challenges for Vulnerable Children
Host: Tony Murphy AD of Education and Inclusion

Info: Tony Murphy has led education services in Darlington for 8 years. Tony is the vice chair of the ADCS Regional Education Group. His areas of responsibilities include Early Years, Mainstream Schools, SEND, Skills and Employability. Tony has a particular focus on working in partnership with academy trusts to support inclusive education. This presentation will review local challenges for vulnerable children in NE Ofsted Inclusion inspection and judgement CLA CSWS PLAC UASC.


🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Language/Words CIC
Host: Stephen Creigh, CIC Regional Council
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Practice Sharing Workshops Virtual School Teams

Info: LAs to share practice · Identify what is working well? · What challenges exist? · What actions are required at LA, Regional or National level.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Practice Sharing Workshops Virtual School Teams

Info: LAs to share practice · Identify what is working well? · What challenges exist? · What actions are required at LA, Regional or National level


🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing Remarks
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Where is it happening?

Stadium of Light, Monkwearmonth, Sunderland, United Kingdom

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