Dukes Conference 2025 Information Booklet by Dukes_Education

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Welcome!

You are warmly invited to the Dukes Education Conference

2025. As we step into the new year, we have a wonderful opportunity to come together once again as a unified community—our family of Nurseries, Schools, Colleges, and Dukes Plus organisations.

Over the past few years, we have navigated unprecedented changes, discovering new ways to innovate in education while striving to maintain the essential human connections that bind us. On the 6th of January, we will gather to celebrate these connections, exchange ideas, and explore the evolving educational landscape.

The theme of this year’s conference, The Heart of Education, reflects our commitment to balancing innovation with the relational aspects that make education truly impactful. Throughout the day, we will hear from thought leaders and experts who are passionate about the power of education to transform lives.

This year, we recognise a key challenge across our community: the need to integrate technological and innovative teaching methods while preserving the human connections that are at the core of education. The conference provides us with a unique platform to explore this balance, ensuring that we continue to enhance learning outcomes without losing sight of the human touch.

Our four key strands for the event—Leadership, Innovation, Wellbeing, and High Performance—will guide our discussions and ensure that everyone leaves with practical insights to apply in their own contexts. We hope this day inspires each of us to continue our vital work of empowering young people to lead extraordinary lives.

This brochure outlines the speakers and sessions available throughout the day, and I encourage you to make the most of this opportunity to connect and learn, together.

Richard

Fletcher Director of Performance

Conference Details

When & Where

The conference takes place at Wembley Stadium on Monday 6th January 2025 from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Format Schedule

08:00 Arrival

09:45 Conference Kick Off

11:10 Block 1 Sessions

12:10 Block 2 Sessions

13:00 Networking Lunch, Community Coordinator Sessions and the Dukes Difference Activities

13:40 Block 3 Sessions

14:40 Block 4 Sessions

15:40 Award Ceremony and 10 Years of Dukes Celebration

Block Sessions

Choose from the opportunity to hear from speakers, table talks, panel discussions or workshops.

The day will offer you the opportunity to select 4 sessions; one session per block (highlighted on the schedule). These will be delivered by a superb range of expert speakers and colleagues. In order for us to plan accordingly and make sure that you get to engage in the session of your choice, we need to you to decide in advance what those will be.

Speaker Sessions

A variety of speakers will present on key themes, sharing their expertise and insights to inspire and inform. Engage with thought leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and explore innovative ideas to enhance your professional practice.

Table Talks

These sessions provide a unique opportunity for colleagues to connect and discuss key topics aligned with the conference’s key themes. Engage in stimulating discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions to advance education.

Panel Discussions

Led by Dukes Senior Leaders, these panels feature experts discussing critical education issues and trends. Engage with diverse perspectives, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of key topics. Join the dialogue driving innovation and excellence in education.

Workshops

These hands-on interactive workshops offer practical, in-depth learning experiences. Collaborate with peers, engage in activities, and acquire new skills and strategies to apply in your educational practice.

Networking Lunch

The networking lunch gives us all an opportunity to meet other members of the Dukes community.

Community Coordinator Sessions

The Community Coordinator Sessions give you the chance to connect with your Community Coordinator, building and strengthening relationships and connections within the Dukes family.

The Dukes Difference Activities

Deepen your understanding of Dukes Education and the Dukes Difference. Engage with colleagues from Dukes Plus, The Dukes Club, Dukes Foundation and more.

Register your attendance through the new Dukes Hub. Fill out the ‘Conference Registration Form’ with your information and choices. You will need to pick one choice per block. The form will open on the 2nd September 2024 and close on the 11th October 2024. How to Book & Deadlines

Read about the various speakers and session that you can go and see – choose one selection per block.

Please complete your registration by 11th October 2024

Overview of the day

08:00 - 09:30

ARRIVAL

Dukes Plus, Dukes Club, Dukes Foundation, and Book Shop

09:45 - 10:45 CONFERENCE WELCOME in The Great Hall

Speaker Sessions

Dan Fitzpatrick

Professor Guy Claxton

11:10 - 11:55

12:0014:00

LUNCH

12:1012:55

Dr Tara Porter

Pam Mundy

Jonathan Simons

Paul Warwick

Speaker Sessions

Alicia Drummond

Jonathan Simons

Dukes Plus

Jason Hart, Joe Pindar & Peter Holl

BLOCK 1

Table Talks Workshops

Maya Raichoora

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching (N.B. this session spans Block 1 & 2)

BLOCK 2

Table Talks Panel Discussions

AI / Innovation Panel

Dan Fitzpatrick

Professor Rose Luckin

Bradley Busch

EYFS Panel

Liz Pemberton

Alice Sharpe

Pam Mundy

FREE TIME

13:0013:30

13:4014:25

14:40 - 15:25

Workshops

Laine Redpath

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching (N.B. this session spans Block 1 & 2)

Dukes Plus, Dukes Club, Dukes Foundation, Book Shop & Signings, Nominations Buzz, and Community Coordinator Sessions

Speaker Sessions

Lucy Crehan

Professor Rose Luckin

Bradley Busch

Chanel Contos

Dr Tara Porter

Liz Pemberton

Speaker Sessions

Bradley Busch

Alice Sharp

Paul Warwick

BLOCK 3

Table Talks Panel Discussions

Leadership & Personal Mastery Panel

Maya Raichoora

Paul Warwick Workshops

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching (N.B. this session spans Block 3 & 4)

BLOCK 4

EYFS Table Talks Panel Discussions

Pastoral & Student

Wellbeing Panel

Chanel Contos

Dr Tara Porter

Alicia Drummond

Future Ed Panel

Lucy Crehan

Dan Fitzpatrick

Professor Rose Luckin

Professor Guy Claxton

Workshops

Maya Raichoora

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching (N.B. this session spans Block 3 & 4)

15:40 - 16:30

BUBBLES, SNACKS & AWARDS in Bobby Moore

Select one session from the following options:

Block 1 Speaker Sessions

The AI Classroom: Surprising Truths Every Educator Should Know

Dan Fitzpatrick

We’ll undergo more technological progress in the coming decade than we did in the preceding 100 years, signalling a global transformation. Education requires innovative solutions to prepare students for an AI-driven future. It’s vital not just to have technology but to comprehend its transformative capacity in learning. In this “The AI Classroom” keynote, Dan Fitzpatrick underscores AI’s role in education.

Heart, Hands, Heels and Help: Reconnecting Heady Education with its Biological and Social Roots

Professor Guy Claxton

Traditional education selectively disadvantages young people who are not naturally intellectual and sedentary. Cognition is designed by evolution to be warm and active, not cold and still. Eggheads are not

necessarily good at life. The ‘heart of education’ has to beat if learning is to function properly. The new science of embodiment shows clearly that moving, feeling, making, gesturing and interacting are integral aspects of intelligence. We can’t let any child be disheartened by their schoolingwhatever their grades.

Mental Health and schools: for better and for worse

Dr Tara Porter

In this talk, Dr. Tara Porter introduces the concept of mental health, exploring how thoughts, feelings, physiology, and behaviour contribute to overall well-being. The discussion then extends to mental health within a social context, examining the roles of parenting, friendships, schools, community, and society, and addressing the critical question: “Why is there a mental health crisis now?”. The focus then shifts to the education system and schools, highlighting how they can both contribute to and support mental health. Evidence from high-achieving schools in the US is drawn upon to

examine contributing factors to poor mental health. The talk concludes with a focus on helpful practices, emphasising the ‘ordinary magic’ of trusted relationships, in alignment with the theme of connection.

The Heart of The Matter?

The Heart ...Matters!

Pam Mundy

‘Early childhood is ... seriously and dangerously fun, and a sandbox for new ideas about evolution’ – New York Times

A human-focused, future-centric approach to learning and care in Early Childhood has never been so important as it is now. This is our chance to drive forward what has always been the ‘beating heart’ of this phase and at the same time, harnessing the ‘opportunity of community’ that Dukes affords us all - to be extraordinary leaders of Early Childhood worldwide! This session is intended to light that fire!

State sector changes: what they mean for the independent sector

Jonathan Simons

A new Labour government in Westminster may bring changes to education policy, including modest curriculum and assessment reforms, teacher recruitment and retention efforts, and accountability system updates. From January 2025, VAT will be added to independent school

fees, which, although primarily affecting the state sector, will impact the independent sector due to shared job markets, exam adoption, and potential pay and pension changes. Jonathan will provide expert insights on how these changes could affect both state and independent school leaders, teachers, and governors over the next five years.

Inspirational Leadership

Paul

Warwick

Inspirational Leadership will examine how we give the best of ourselves to inspire and engage our schools, especially when under pressure and when facing uncertainty and doubt. Shakespeare’s play of Henry V is used as a backdrop to look at themes such as motivation and helping ourselves and others through challenging times.

Workshops Table Talks

Curriculum Hackathon

How can we prepare our pupils for the advances and challenges of the mid-21st Century?

Best Practices for Integrating EdTech

What are the most effective ways to incorporate technology into the classroom and beyond?

Creating Sustainable Settings

What practical steps can be taken to reduce environmental impact?

Promoting Inclusion in the Classroom Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners

Leadership and Organisational Culture

How does leadership influence the culture and climate of an organisation?

Enhancing Human Innovation in a Web 3.0 World

(N.B This session spans Block 1 & 2) Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching

Led by the creative minds behind Inventor Club, join exDyson engineer Ben Edmonds and current Lead Practitioner Aaron Patching for a practical workshop that will inspire you to embrace current and future technology to enhance human connection. We will look at how you can innovate with a combination of AI, human discussion and hands on making to flourish in a Web 3.0 world. You will work in groups to solve a practical problem with a modern mindset and walk away with not only a working cardboard prototype but also implementable skills to take back to your classrooms.

Think, feel & perform like the top 1% Maya Raichoora

You go to the gym and train your body, but do you know how to train your mind? We always have an opportunity to sharpen the way we think, build more confidence and level up our performance. Maya Raichoora, the UK’s leading mental fitness and visualisation expert will be teaching you one of the most powerful skills in the world- visualisation. As a coach to some of the biggest athletes & CEOs, her insights and experience will leave you feeling energised, curious and motivated.

Select one session from the following options:

Block 2 Speaker Sessions

Emotional Regulation for Whole School Wellbeing

Alicia Drummond

The core of resilience and wellbeing resides in emotional awareness and regulation. This talk delves into the developmental aspects of emotional regulation in children, explores strategies to enhance their capacity to tolerate challenging emotions, fosters the cultivation of emotional intelligence, and examines methods to maintain composure when confronted with emotional triggers.

The independent sector post VAT: closer together, or further away

Jonathan Simons

As of August 2024, independent schools are set to be charged VAT and full business rates by January 2025. This policy introduces uncertainty for schools, school groups, and parents in managing finances and raises questions about

the independent sector’s future role in English education. Will the imposition of VAT and loss of business rates relief bring the independent sector closer to the government as a partner in addressing issues like teacher recruitment and children’s mental health? Or will it widen the gap, making schools more socially and economically exclusive? How should the sector respond, and will the approach differ between senior and prep schools? What does this mean for large groups like Dukes?

The

future challenges and opportunities for the children of today. How does Dukes Plus tackles these successfully?

Dukes Plus

With the dawn of AI, an employment landscape which is transforming, the concept of the 100-year life now becoming a reality for many and mental wellbeing challenges on the rise, we will discuss some of the key emerging themes facing

the young people of today. We will highlight how Dukes Plus supports and sets students up for success both in the present and future.

Securing Our Digital World

Jason Hart, Joe Pindar, Peter Holl

Over the past couple of decades, the boundaries between the real world and the digital have blurred, almost merging into one. Whereas in the past we only had to consider keeping ourselves safe from physical and mental harm, we now also need to be worried about the harm we may receive online. During this session you will learn about the growth of new cyber threats, what you can do to protect yourself online and how you can play an active role in keeping the wider Dukes family safe and secure. Jason will discuss new cyber security threats and their impact on us as users. Joe and Peter will share strategies for staying safe online and the wider Dukes cyber security strategy.

Primary:

Table Talks

Building Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers

What is the future of primary mathematics education?

The Future of Primary English Education

How do we shape tomorrow’s readers and writers?

Nurturing Innovators

What does the future of Primary STEM look like?

Primary PE

How can we cultivate active and healthy futures?

Shaping the Future of Primary PSHE Education

How do we overcome current challenges to create a robust PSHE offering?

Inclusive Futures

How do we provide an inclusive education for our SEND primary students?

Primary Humanities

How can we prepare students for a culturally rich future?

Secondary:

Reimagining Secondary English

How can we inspire lifelong readers and writers?

Next-Generation

Mathematicians

How can we foster mathematical thinking for tomorrow?

Secondary Chemistry

How is Secondary Chemistry evolving for future success?

Envisioning the Future of Secondary Physics

What’s best practice?

Secondary Biology

What is the way forward?

Moving Forward in Secondary PE

What is the future direction?

Secondary Humanities

How do we prepare students for a changing world?

Secondary PSHE

How do we help build resilient futures?

Secondary SEND

How do we advance inclusive education?

Block 2

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Panel Discussions

AI and Innovation in Education

Chaired by Dukes MD David Goodhew, explore the transformative impact of AI and innovative practices on education with Dan Fitzpatrick, Professor Rose Luckin, and Bradley Busch. Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising teaching methods, personalising learning experiences, and enhancing educational outcomes. Gain insights into the latest advancements and diverse perspectives on the role of AI in shaping the future of education.

EYFS - Foundations for Early Years

Chaired by Little Dukes’ Director, Rik McShane, join Liz Pemberton, Alice Sharp, and Pam Mundy as they delve into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its impact on early childhood education. This panel will explore best practices, innovative strategies, and the latest research in fostering development and learning in young children. Gain insights into creating nurturing and effective early years environments that lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and development.

Workshops

Undoing

automated stress and tension patterns

Laine Redpath

A mind-body approach to pain and tension gives us the ability to free ourselves from all kinds of physical and psychological pain, unhelpful habits and stuck postures. In this interactive, enlightening workshop you will have an immediate experience of your power to change your state and to feel resourced in the moment. By regulating ourselves we help regulate others - perfect tools for anyone in education.

Enhancing Human Innovation in a Web 3.0 World

(N.B This session spans Block 1 & 2)

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching

Led by the creative minds behind Inventor Club, join ex-Dyson engineer Ben Edmonds and current Lead Practitioner Aaron Patching for a practical workshop that will inspire you to embrace current and future technology to enhance human connection. We will look at how you can innovate with a combination of AI, human discussion and hands on making to flourish in a Web 3.0 world. You will work in groups to solve a practical problem with a modern mindset and walk away with not only a working cardboard prototype but also implementable skills to take back to your classrooms.

Block 3

Select one session from the following options:

Speaker Sessions

Lessons from the world’s highest performing education systems

Lucy Crehan

Lucy Crehan, an international education consultant and author, shares insights from her ethnographic study of five top-performing education systems: Finland, Japan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Canada. By living with teachers and immersing herself in classrooms, she explored the impact of system-level policies on everyday teaching. Her findings, detailed in her acclaimed book Cleverlands, which was named one of The Economist’s ‘Books of the Year,’ reveal surprising truths about these successful education systems. In this session, Lucy will discuss the core philosophy behind their success and the practical strategies that schools employ.

AI in Education: Nurturing Human Connection in the Age of Innovation

Professor Rose Luckin

This session will examine the vital role of AI in enhancing, not replacing, human interaction in education. Luckin will argue that AI’s true potential lies in deepening relationships between educators and students, fostering sophisticated human intelligence, and supporting wellbeing. Drawing from her research, she will present a vision where technology and human touch coexist to create personalised, engaging, and effective learning experiences. The session offers insights for educators and school leaders on navigating the evolving EdTech landscape while keeping human connection at the core of education.

AI and Teaching & Learning: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Bradley Busch

In this session, psychologist Bradley Busch will explore what the research actually says about AI. Specifically, he will cover how AI can help improve education, whilst also covering the current limitations. Covering areas such as learning, homework, feedback and marking, you will leave this session with a range of strategies, tips and traps to avoid.

Teach Us Consent: preventing rape culture and promoting healthy intimacy

Chanel Contos

Chanel Contos will explore the concept of rape culture, highlighting how societal attitudes, media portrayals, and institutional behaviours contribute to an environment that normalises sexual violence. The presentation will discuss ways rape culture is upheld in youth (including in an online context), and ways to disrupt this. Educators play a crucial role in dismantling this culture, and this session will give tangible suggestions that can adopted to your school in order to be transformative in preventing sexual violence and promoting healthy intimacy.

Mental health:

Comparison, competition and connection

Dr Tara Porter

In this session, Dr. Tara Porter explores the toxic environment young people face today, driven by a culture of comparison and competition. She examines how parenting and phone use impact mental health, drawing from her book Good Enough. Dr. Porter discusses how a focus on children’s achievements undermines the essence of childhood and how phone use negatively

affects body image and sexual relationships. The session concludes by emphasising that self-esteem is nurtured through connection, not achievement, and highlights the crucial role schools and teachers play in fostering this connection.

Implementing the 4 E’s of Anti-Racist Practice in the Early Years

Liz Pemberton

Educators are often unsure about how they can adopt an anti-racist approach in their practice. It is often the fear of getting things wrong that stops educators from

Table Talks

Innovative Assessment Methods

What new forms of assessment can better capture student learning and potential?

Curriculum Hackathon

How can we prepare our pupils for the advances and challenges of the mid-21st Century?

Leadership

and Organisational Culture

How does leadership influence the culture and climate of an organisation?

Supporting Student Wellbeing

What are effective strategies for supporting the mental health and well-being of students?

Panel

Discussions

Leadership & Personal Master

Chaired by Director of Dukes Plus, Ricky Tavares, join Maya Raichoora and Paul Warwick as they explore the principles of leadership and personal mastery. This panel will delve into strategies for effective leadership, self-awareness, and personal growth. Discover how leaders can develop their skills, inspire others, and achieve excellence both personally and professionally. Explore diverse perspectives on cultivating leadership qualities and mastering personal development.

doing things that are impactful and meaningful. This presentation will build upon Liz’s last talk at the Dukes Education Conference in 2023 as she offers practical and impactful strategies about how educators can embrace, embed, ensure and extend an anti-racist approach in their Early Years practice.

Staff Wellbeing

How can we ensure the mental health and well-being of staff across school settings and Dukes Plus?

Advancing EDI in our organisations

What are effective practices and challenges?

Workshop

Enhancing Human Innovation in a Web 3.0 World

(N.B This session spans Block 3 & 4)

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching

Block 4

Select one session from the following options:

Speaker Sessions

Lessons Learnt From Leading Cognitive Scientists

Bradley Busch

Over the past two years, psychologist Bradley Busch has interviewed the leading researchers and educators from around the world about their research into teaching & learning. In this session he will tell you what he has learnt from them in relation to retrieval practice, cognitive load, feedback, using PowerPoint to improve learning and more.

Curiosity, Investigation, and Discovery in Early Years

Alice Sharp

This session will explore how to foster a sense of curiosity and wonder in young children. Alice will discuss strategies to create environments that encourage investigation and discovery through play. Participants will learn how to nurture a child’s natural inquisitiveness and turn everyday moments into valuable learning opportunities.

Surviving the Labyrinth

Paul Warwick

In Surviving the Labyrinth, we look at stress management for staff and general wellbeing for the school community. What are key components of achieving a balanced and sustainable working life, while meeting all the many challenges schools face? Themes such as emotional intelligence and self awareness under pressure will be discussed, as well as a overview of key priorities and actions to sustain wellbeing.

EYFS Table Talks

EYFS:

The Role of Technology

How can digital tools enhance early childhood education?

Culturally Responsive Teaching

How can we create culturally rich learning environments in early years settings?

Innovative Curriculum Design

What are the key components of a future focused, child-centred early years curriculum?

The Future of Early Years Education

What trends and innovations will shape the future of early childhood education?

Panel Discussions

Pastoral & Student Wellbeing

Chaired by Dukes’ CEO Tim Fish, engage with experts Chanel Contos, Dr. Tara Porter, and Alicia Drummond as they delve into the critical issues of pastoral care and student wellbeing. This panel will address essential topics such as consent education and the importance of supportive environments for child and adolescent positive mental health. Hear about pastoral care from diverse perspectives on the panel, with pupils’ wellbeing at the heart of the discussion.

Workshops

Think, feel & perform like the top 1% Maya Raichoora

Future Ed: Shaping the Future of Education

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the future of education, chaired by Libby Nicholas and featuring renowned experts Lucy Crehan, Dan Fitzpatrick, Professor Rose Luckin, and Professor Guy Claxton They will explore transformative trends and innovations set to redefine learning. Discover how emerging technologies, evolving pedagogies, and global challenges are shaping the educational landscape, preparing students for a dynamic and interconnected world. Engage in thought-provoking conversations and gain valuable insights to navigate the future of education.

Enhancing Human Innovation in a Web 3.0 World

(N.B This session spans Block 3 & 4)

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching

Our Speakers

Bradley Busch

Bradley is a chartered psychologist and Director of InnerDrive. Expert on how psychological research can help students and teachers improve how they think, learn and perform. innerdrive.co.uk/team/ bradley-busch

Alicia Drummond

BACP accredited therapist, parent coach, author, and founder of Teen Tips and The Wellbeing Hub. Member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood, and media expert. teentips.co.uk/the-team

Peter Holl

Professor Guy Claxton

Cognitive scientist and author, one of the UK’s foremost thinkers on creativity, learning and the brain. Author of over 30 books on cognitive science and learning. guyclaxton.net/about

Ben Edmonds & Aaron Patching

Ben and Aaron run The Inventor Club - Schools workshops, after school clubs, Home Education projects, CPD events for SLT’s and teachers and more. inventorclub.co.uk

Professor Rose Luckin

Chanel Contos

Founder of ‘Teach Us Consent,’ recipient of the Australian Human Rights Commission Young People’s Medal, NSW Young Woman of the Year 2023, Diana Award honoree, and one of the BBC’s 100 inspiring women worldwide. teachusconsent.com/team

Dan Fitzpatrick

Author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: Teaching & Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution. Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and Top 30 K-12 Influencers by EdTech Magazine. theaieducator.io/about

Pam Mundy

Lucy Crehan

Author and International Expert on Education Policy. She has extensive, first-hand experience studying and working with education systems in middleand high- income countries around the world. lucycrehan.com

Jason Hart

Award-winning cyber security expert, Jason is a key figure in establishing the CSO role globally. He focuses on reducing password theft and hacking risks and currently serves as CTO for Rapid7. jasonhart.co.uk/about

Liz Pemberton

Director of IT & Operations at Rochester Independent College. Peter is a highly experienced teacher and IT Manager who ensures the College’s infrastructure supports its academic, pastoral, and administrative needs.

Professor at UCL, and Founder of EDUCATE Ventures Research. She is renowned for her research into the design and evaluation of EdTech and AI. educateventures.com/team

Pam Mundy is Director of Pam Mundy Associates Ltd. and a highly experienced K -12 education professional with a specialism in Early Childhood Education. dukeseducation.com/ people/pam-mundy

Award-winning early years antiracist trainer and consultant, specialising in promoting inclusive practices that consider race, culture, and ethnicity in the Early Years education sector. theblacknurserymanager. com/about

Joseph Pindar

Joseph Pindar is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and Product Strategist at Gemalto’s Enterprise & Cybersecurity division, where he develops data-driven strategies for security and data protection, ensuring products align with market trends.

Alice Sharp

Nationally and internationally recognised for her dynamic approach to children, Alice is an early childhood influencer, keynote speaker, mum, and writer known for her experiential methods and inspiring, thoughtful presentations. alicesharp.co.uk/about-us

Dr Tara Porter

Author and specialist clinical psychologist with 20 years in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Author of You Don’t Understand Me and Mental Health Columnist at TES. taraporterpsychologist.com

Maya Raichoora

CEO & Co-Founder of Remap Mental Fitness. International Speaker & Coach and one of the UK’s leading mental fitness & visualisation experts. mayaraichoora.com

Policymaker, government relations expert and strategy consultant with 20 years experience working in and around government in the U.K. and also abroad. publicfirst.co.uk/ourpeople/jonathan-simons

Paul Warwick is a theatre director and producer with over 10 years professional experience including many projects for schools and young people. contendercharlie.com/ team/paul-warwick

Laine Redpath is a Body Stress Release (BSR) practitioner with eight years of experience, specialising in a holistic approach to pain relief.

Jonathan Simons

Paul Warwick

Laine Redpath

2. 3.

Here

you can find a description of the awards to be presented at the Dukes Education Conference 2025.

INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

Setting/team/individual that has achieved significant student outcomes by implementing innovative educational practices.

PASTORAL CARE AWARD

Setting/team/individual that has demonstrated exceptional care in supporting the emotional, social, and/or spiritual development of students.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting/team/individual within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

CHARITABLE / COMMUNITY AWARD

Setting/team/individual that has actively collaborated and contributed to charitable or community efforts either locally or nationally.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting/team/individual within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting/team/individual within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

WELLBEING INITIATIVE AWARD

Setting/team/individual that has implemented effective wellbeing initiatives for students and staff.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting/team/individual within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

The marketing initiative that has demonstrated excellence in embodying the school/team’s core brand and delivered tangible outcomes.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

An individual who has consistently delivered outstanding customer service, either to parents, pupils or to internal staff. This could include administrative staff, operational staff or support staff.

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Setting/team/individual that has made tangible contributions to sustainability through efforts like lowering carbon footprints, pioneering eco-friendly educational programs, or engaging the community in sustainability objectives.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any Marketing team/individual

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

A member of staff who has demonstrated exceptional performance and achieved positive development outcomes for both students and colleagues.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any administrative staff, operational staff or support staff

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting/team/individual within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any staff member

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

9. 10. 11.

NEW STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

A member of staff with under three years’ experience who has made a significant impact on their students and organisation.

SERVICE ABOVE AND BEYOND

An individual who has consistently performed at their best and beyond expectations or demands.

OVERALL ORGANISATION / SETTING OF THE YEAR

The organisation/setting that has truly excelled in delivering outstanding teaching and learning for its students, a positive environment for its staff, and a sense of community for its parents

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any staff member (with under three years’ experience) from any setting

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any individual from any setting/organisation within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any setting or organisation within Dukes

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Any employee