Sixth Form Professional Community, 4 March | Event in Buckfastleigh | AllEvents

Sixth Form Professional Community

South West Institute for Teaching

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Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm

4 hours

Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

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Date & Location

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm (GMT+00:00)

Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

Northwood Lane, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom

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About the event

Sixth Form Professional Community
Professional Communities bring colleagues together to network, connect with leading practice and hear from expert speakers.

About this Event


Introduction

SWIFT is delighted to continue the Sixth Form Professional Community Series for leaders responsible for Sixth Form / Post 16 settings in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and the wider region.

Professional Communities bring colleagues together to network, connect with leading practice, hear from expert speakers, and provide mutual support.


Agenda

1300 | Arrival, Lunch and Networking

1330 – 1345 | Jon Datta, Head of University Access and Digital: Sutton Trust

Sutton Trust Perspective on Current Media Debates around HE Access.

1345 – 1430 | Caitlin Brown, Senior Digital Programmes and Platform Manager: Sutton Trust

Update Sutton Trust Online. Q&A

1430 - 1530 | Tracey Reynolds, South West Senior His Majesty's Inspector

Ofsted's Reforms and Support for Schools. Q&A

1530 – 1545 | Break

1545 – 1630 | Charli Faux, Subject Lead fot Life Skills: Bishop Hatfield Girls' School

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1630 – 1700 | Key takeaways from today and priorities for the next meeting on Thursday 9 July 2026.



Professional Community Leads

Emily Lilley | Emily is Director of Sixth Form at Kingsbridge Community College. Kingsbridge is a Research School and a Department for Education Teaching School Hub - one half of SWIFT.

Nick Wakeling | Nick is Director of Sixth Form Studies at Colyton Grammar School in East Devon and Director of the Colyton Foundation. Colyton is also a Department for Education Teaching School Hub and the other half of SWIFT.



Target audience

Heads and Deputy Heads of Sixth Form, Senior Leaders, Heads of Year and Subject Leaders.



Costs

All Colleagues | FREE




Further Information


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Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE.


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Ticket Info

Tickets for Sixth Form Professional Community can be booked here.

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Non-SWIFT Members | FREE Free
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South West Institute for Teaching

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Sixth Form Professional Community, 4 March | Event in Buckfastleigh | AllEvents
Sixth Form Professional Community
Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Free