The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and Education Mutual are delighted to announce that the Business Leader Roadshows are officially returning for 2026.

Education is changing fast and business leaders are at the heart of making change work. Whether you’re navigating funding pressures, grappling with new employment legislation, or wondering how AI will reshape your workload, this roadshow is built around what matters most to you.

Strategies and tools for immediate impact:

  • A clear, up-to-date briefing on the policy changes shaping business leadership in England.
  • Expert guidance on the Schools Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB), pay, and the Employment Rights Bill.
  • Practical strategies for strategic financial planning and funding resilience.
  • Insights from Education Mutual’s School Business Leader Wellbeing Index and tools to strengthen your own wellbeing and grit.
  • Dedicated reflection time for your personal growth and resilience.
  • In conversation with Nathan Hines, former British and Irish Lions rugby player on leadership, performance mindset, and resilience under pressure.
  • Networking and discussion time with fellow business leaders and policy specialists.

 

Two dates are available. Please click your preferred date to book your tickets:

Wednesday 24th June – Birmingham, England

Wednesday 1st July – Cardiff, Wales

Please note: the event in Cardiff on 1st July is tailored to the distinct policy landscape in Wales, with dedicated time on the Welsh Government’s pilot with ISBL for 2025-26, and a full update on the implications of the May Senedd elections.