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The SEND Leadership Summit was introduced for the first time at Tes SEND Show North 2026 and proved to be a great success. Bringing together senior leaders from across the sector, the Summit created a dedicated space for strategic discussion, shared learning and collaboration.

Attendees explored key challenges, gained valuable insights and connected with peers facing similar pressures, making it a standout addition to the event.

You can view the sessions covered at the 2026 Leadership Summit online, and the 2027 programme will be announced in the coming months.

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08:50
  1. 35 mins
    At our Breakfast Networking Session we will be asking delegates to recall and share with each other a ‘Golden Moment’ they have recently had with a child or young person with SEND who they have been i ...
09:30
  1. 60 mins
    Join Gary Aubin for an uplifting and thought-provoking session that will ignite fresh energy and purpose across the education workforce. Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to create inclusive ...
11:05
  1. 30 mins
    This session explores the range of ways that Manchester Local Area partnership has worked as a system to support inclusion of children with SEND in our schools,  settings and local communities.  Targe ...
11:35
  1. Break
    5 mins
11:40
  1. 35 mins
    In this session Hannah and John will discuss the government's plans to make mainstream schools more inclusive for SEND and what this will mean for ITT, teacher development and the expectations on the ...
13:00
  1. Lunch & Exhibition
    90 mins
14:30
  1. 30 mins
    Discussing the difference between strategic and individual voice and how we can use both to ensure we commission responsibly within our systems.  How do we start to use voice in a way that helps child ...
15:00
  1. 15 mins
    Gaby and Anna will talk about Gaby's journey through the education system and how the model of support provided by the Learning Outside the Classroom Service helped her overcome barriers and achieve h ...
15:15
  1. 30 mins
    With the SEND and AP Improvement Plan reshaping expectations, school leaders face critical decisions about alternative provision (AP). This session distils the essentials: • Strategic Planning & Compl ...
15:45
  1. Break
    5 mins
15:50
  1. 30 mins
    Discover how an integrated resource can ignite true inclusion across the school. This session will showcase how belonging transformed lives unlocked and potential and inspire staff and students alike. ...
17:00
  1. 90 mins