New ‘Bett Academies’ event launched

The new ‘Bett Academies’ event has been officially launched and will run from 16 to 17 March at the NEC in Birmingham, providing advice, guidance and inspiration to academies, multi-academy trusts (MATs) and schools exploring academisation.

The event has been designed to address key challenges and considerations relating to academisation and aims to bring together senior members of academies and MATs with other forward thinking solution providers in the education market.

Anita Pal, event director at i2i Events Group, said: “Academies are undoubtedly an increasing part of UK education. With the reach and trust of Bett, combined with the unprecedented number of schools involved in their communities, we have the ideal platform to give schools the support and advice they need to make informed decisions. We look forward to welcoming academies and schools that are looking to the future of academy status”.

Patrick Hayes, director at BESA, said: “Bett Academies promises to be the most significant gathering of education leaders we have ever seen in the UK. Educators and school leaders will be united with those at the cutting edge of industry and governmental developments for two days of in-depth discussion, inspiration and networking.

“The establishment of Bett Academies is of vital importance. With changes taking place across the UK school system at an almost unprecedented pace, from academisation to assessment changes, it is essential that school leaders have a space to come together, debate ideas and share their experiences and best practice. If you are a school leader looking for the insights and support necessary to ensure your school is outstanding in the years ahead, Bett Academies should be indelibly etched in your calendar.”