Primary Headteacher Conference
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 8:45am to 3:30pm, Holiday Inn, Hinckley Rd, Coventry CV2 2HP.
There is still time to book for the Primary Headteacher conference. Please do book on soon if you are planning on attending and have not already done so.
Delegates who have booked on have now received an email regarding workshop preferences – please complete this as soon as possible.
Further information on the activities for the day.
2027 to 2028 admissions policies - consultation period
The annual consultation period for admissions policies has started on 1 October 2025 and finishes on 31 January 2026. Therefore, if you wish to make any significant changes to your 2027 to 2028 admissions policies (including supplementary information forms), or are due to consult due to reaching the 7 years whereby you must consult even if there are no changes to the policy, you will need to ensure this is agreed by your governing bodies within the Autumn term and consulted on for a minimum of 6 school weeks, beginning no later than 8 December 2025 and ending by 31 January 2026.
Emails will be sent to all Coventry Primary and Secondary Academy schools by the end of Friday 10 October 2025 to confirm the details regarding the process for your individual schools.
Emails will also be sent to Community & Voluntary Aided Primary Schools to confirm any PAN changes or requests for the LA Admissions 2027 to 2028 policy.
Any questions please contact: admissionsconsultation@coventry.gov.uk
Details of all school consultations should be published on the individual schools' websites and sent to the above email address for the LA to review. These will then be made available as and when received to view on the Coventry City Council School admissions website.
Green Skills Summit - Coventry
Overcoming barriers to integrating green skills into the curriculum across secondary education
Join us at the University of Warwick for an afternoon filled with inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities at the Green Skills Summit.
Areas of focus include:
- identifying and overcoming barriers to integrating green skills into the curriculum across secondary education
- addressing how the Local Authority and Higher Education Partnerships can provide additional support
For event registration, details and map, visit our Eventbrite invite.
Wednesday 19 November, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
OCO.01, The Occulus Building, University of Warwick, CV4 7EZ
What Three Words: ///rise.juices.beard
Closest car park: Lynchgate Car Park, Lynchgate Road, just past Cannon Park Tesco, What Three Words: ///broker.frame.repair
2026 Music Education Conference
Breaking barriers: empowering music curriculum access, diversity and quality for all
Are you ready to break down barriers to music education?
Join passionate music educators, leaders and practitioners from across the Heart of England region for a transformative day of inspiration, collaboration and action.
Whether you're a subject leader, classroom teacher, music leader or practitioner, this conference is your opportunity to reimagine what's possible and return to your school or setting with renewed purpose and practical tools to make change happen.
Friday 6 February 2026, University of Warwick Conference Centre.
Special early bird offer: £65 until 30 November, £85 from 1 December onwards.
Family support
Join us at Pathways Family Hub, Lawrence Saunders Road, Coventry, CV6 1HD, 10am to 12pm, on:
- Saturday 4 October: week 1 - Executive Function and ADHD
- Saturday 1 November: week 2 - Sensory Processing Disorder
- Saturday 29 November: week 3 - Autism and ADHD
For further information contact sarahjane@autismadhdadvocates.org
Living with Type 1
Life Beyond Numbers
A community of support for families of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Together, we create a space of understanding, support and hope.
Join us:
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Pathways Family Hub, Lawrence Saunders Road, Coventry, CV6 1HD, 10am to 12pm.
No need to book, just turn up. Contact 07400552292.
Belgrade Theatre - what's on for schools?
At the Belgrade Theatre we have an incredible line up of shows on offer for all students - from nursery to A-Levels and beyond! Bring set texts to life on stage and inspire young minds with an unforgettable immersive experience that will aid academic study and personal development.
Bringing a school group to the Belgrade Theatre could not be easier:
- bespoke school ticket rates
- a dedicated Groups Team to manage your booking
- extended reservation periods
- close convenient coach drop-off point
- risk assessments and seating plans available on request
- free supplementary educational resources
To make a booking for your school simply drop us a line at: groups@belgrade.co.uk and a member of the team will be happy to help.
Student Exhibition for Coventry Peace Week – Holy Trinity Church
Thursday 23 October, Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, CV1 5EX, 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
An exhibition created by students from Lyng Hall School to coincide with Coventry Peace Week.
“If they should come for us” – Our Compass of Female Narratives
It is our intention for the exhibition space to celebrate female narratives which have shaped our lives; but additionally give visitors the opportunity to interact and place their mark on the place. At the launch event we will present prepared speeches and poetry – testimonies that are important to us and an introduction to the concepts explored in the space. Each of the interactive spaces will feature as a part of this launch.
"The ultimate goal is to curate a space which invites an exploration of shared narratives, the precious important of cultural heritage and the beauty of our collective voices.”
DfE Peer-to-Peer SEN unit and Resourced Provision Networks
New networks for SEN units & resourced provisions with an autism specialism
DfE is pleased to be launching national peer-to-peer SEN unit & resourced provision networks, starting with a primary school network and a secondary school network for SEN units & resourced provisions with an autism specialism.
These networks will be coordinated by DfE and form part of the department’s RISE universal service offer on inclusive mainstream, along with the recently-published signposting webpage on inclusive mainstream.
These networks will be led by sector experts. The aim of the networks is to provide a forum for peer learning and support through half-termly meetings in which schools share challenges and best practice in order to drive high-quality provision across the country.
The networks are open to all schools with a SEN unit/resourced provision or with their own provision (i.e. not LA commissioned) with an autism specialism. They are also open to schools interested in setting one up, or in the process of setting one up, so that they can learn from the experience of others.
The networks are specifically aimed at provision leads who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the provision.
Benefits of signing up include:
- collaborative problem-solving and action learning with experienced peers
- access to high-quality resources and sessions led by sector experts
- focused discussions on a range of relevant topics, shaped by your priorities and key areas of interest
- opportunity to connect with peers and build lasting professional relationships
Sign up via the SEN unit/resourced provision for autism network - signup form.
National Professional Qualifications – Laurence Sheriff Teaching School Hub
National Professional Qualifications with UCL and your Teaching School Hub
Do you have any members of staff who would benefit from undertaking an NPQ? The Autumn 2025 cohort will be their only opportunity this academic year.
NPQs are a great way to develop and retain your staff
We are delighted to be working with UCL – the only university-led NPQ Ofsted Outstanding NPQ provider. NPQ face-to-face sessions are delivered locally by our expert facilitators who are all teachers who are currently serving or have recently served in the Coventry and Central Warwickshire area.
Is there funding available?
For some schools with high levels of disadvantage, there are funded scholarships available. Check on the DfE website to see if your school is eligible. There are also funded scholarship places for all participants regardless of school on NPQH and NPQSENCO.
We are expecting to run the full suite of NPQs locally starting from November 2025.
How to apply
Register for an NPQ on the DfE website. Select UCL and your lead provider, and Coventry and Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub as your local delivery partner.
Find out more
UCL: National Professional Qualifications | UCL Institute of Education
TSH: Coventry & Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub - National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Email us at: tshub@lawrencesheriffschool.com
If you have any comments, please let us know by contacting lucy.lambert@coventry.gov.uk.
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