# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leading for the future - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive into the latest thinking shaping the future in this educational leadership event designed to inspire and empower.About this EventJoin Us for the 2026 Educational Leadership Conference!Are you ready to challenge your leadership thinking and practice and connect with forward-thinking professionals who are shaping the future of leadership across education?Whether you are in a leadership role or not, come and join us for a day of interesting and inspirational tasks and workshops.This year’s Leadership Conference brings together innovators and change‑makers for a day of insight, inspiration, and practical strategies you can put to work immediately.Empower your CPD with this FREE event.What to ExpectAn exciting array of dynamic keynote speakers sharing real-world leadership insightsInteractive workshops helping you to engage with forward-thinking ideasNetworking opportunities with leaders across educationWhether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive leader, this conference is your chance to recharge your vision and strengthen your leadership toolkit.Let’s build the future of leadership together.Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMIntroduction and WelcomeHost: Head of the School of Education🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMPersonal mindset for world class leadership and leading high-performing teamsHost: Will Smith🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMCompassion in EducationHost: Professor Frances MaratosInfo: Educator wellbeing and retention is a key issue facing schools, colleges and universities world-wide. Stress, student behaviour, a culture of competition in relation to policies and practices are all contributing factors. Problems of wellbeing are similarly observed for students and pupils, with mental health difficulties increasing, especially following transition from elementary to high-school education, and college to university. Rises in mental health issues have further been exacerbated by the legacy of Covid-19. In addressing these problems of educator retention and poor staff/student/pupil mental health, we have been introducing compassion-based CPD, curricula and pedagogy into the education sector since 2016. In this talk, I will overview reasons as to why the education sector is in crisis, including an ethos of ‘reductionist performativity’, and why compassion-based approaches offer promise in addressing this. I will then overview our programme suite and findings to date. This🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMBreak (Networking)🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMLunch (Networking)🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMSafeguarding in Education: Responsibility, Risks and ReassuranceHost: Dr Dan GrantInfo: The education sector has emerged as a key agency for safeguarding children and adults at risk. As a result, there is ever-increasing legislation, guidance and professional expectations. Responsibilities for education leaders are vast; managing the risk of getting it wrong can be frightening, and ensuring you get the right advice and guidance to quality-assure your safeguarding arrangements can be a challenge.🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMAmbidextrous LeadershipHost: Nick Smith🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMIs there a place for authenticity in educational leadership?Host: Dr Andy McCarrollInfo: In educational leadership literature, frequently researched approaches to leadership include instructional, transactional, transformational and distributed leadership. However, over the last decade authentic leadership has started to gain more attention. Authenticity in educational leadership isn’t a soft, feel‑good add‑on; it’s a strategic and operational asset for leaders which shapes culture, trust, and long‑term effectiveness. Given the significant challenges faced by educational leaders and their institutions, such as, government policy demands, increasing metrics, financial issues and stakeholder expectation - this session explores the requirement for authentic leadership in the education sector.🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMUsing technology to develop leadersHost: Dr Jennifer Harper🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMClosing RemarksHost: Head of School of Education - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chester/leading-for-the-future/100001982445754618 - **Event Categories**: Contests, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, Entertainment, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Chester, Parkgate Road Campus - **lat**: 53.2093631 - **long**: -2.906604 - **full address**: University of Chester, Parkgate Road Campus, Parkgate Road, Chester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leading for the future - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/83d9a3a587695b84fe6193a5e1daa8f19eeefe9b119d1fd9bf81245098044647-rimg-w1200-h900-dc1c3013-gmir.jpg?v=1772838332 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leading for the future being held? - **A:** Leading for the future takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at University of Chester, Parkgate Road Campus, Parkgate Road, Chester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leading for the future? - **A:** Leading for the future is organized by Faculty of Education and Children's Services. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leading for the future is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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