Deputy and Assistant Headteachers’ Conference
Description
We warmly invite all deputy and assistant headteachers to our annual conference at Friends House, Euston Road on Friday 20 June 2025. The theme of the day is: inclusivity, innovation and impact.
We have guest speakers including:
Dr James Lane Academic Fellow, Executive Headteacher of St Francis de Sales Federation in Tottenham and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Hendon. EdD, MA Dr James Lane started teaching in Australia in 1995 but moved to England in 1997 and began his teaching career in this country in a Hertfordshire primary school. He now has experience of educational leadership in four different settings over the last fifteen years and his four headships have all been in challenging and diverse London schools. James is the now executive headteacher of St Francis de Sales Federation in Tottenham and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Hendon. In addition to his experience as a school leader, he has completed a doctorate in educational leadership and management, is the programme lead for Future Leaders and has worked in school improvement for the Haringey LA.
Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Epsom College Chris Goodall is the Co-chair of the Practitioners’ Panel for AI in Education and serves as Head of Digital Education for the Bourne Education Trust, a trust of 26 schools. A pioneering leader in the integration of AI and digital technologies in education. He has a rich experience in developing and implementing cutting-edge online learning solutions, as well as pioneering the application of AI in education.
Rob Carpenter, CEO of the Inspire Partnership. Rob is the author of ‘A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools’ and regularly writes blogs about education and school improvement. As an NLE and previous senior partner with Challenge Partners, Rob has experience of school leadership in a range of contexts, including schools in special measures and schools serving a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils. Rob is also a member of the ASCL Council as a primary representative. In 2016, Rob worked with the DfE and Teaching School Council to review primary teaching.