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For the first time, the SEND Leadership Summit forms part of TES SEND Show North 2026, taking place on 13–14 March at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester. Sponsored by Supporting Education, the Summit is a dedicated one-day conference on 13 March designed specifically for school and college leaders.

It brings together senior decision-makers to explore the future of SEND provision, examine emerging policy developments and engage in informed, sector-level debate.

Due to exceptionally high demand, the 2026 Leadership Summit has now reached full capacity. A waiting list is available for those who wish to be contacted should places become available.

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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