Sixth Form Conference 2026

We are delighted to invite post-16 leaders and practitioners to attend our Annual Sixth Form Conference 2026, our flagship event designed to support and strengthen leadership across the 16–19 phase.

This year’s in-person conference is suitable for current and aspiring sixth form leaders, offering a valuable opportunity to develop leadership capability and explore how to build and sustain a culture of high performance for all learners.

Delegates will gain practical insights, hear from leading experts across post-16 education, and engage in professional dialogue focused on the challenges and opportunities facing sixth forms today.

What to expect

The programme has been carefully designed to combine strategic thinking with practical application, supporting leaders to:

• Lead high-performing Sixth Form provision
• Respond confidently to current policy and curriculum developments
• Prepare learners effectively for future pathways
• Consider the role of emerging technologies, including AI, in post-16 education

View the agenda

Key speakers

• Martin Griffin, author of The A Level Mindset and The VESPA Handbook, sharing evidence-informed strategies and approaches for teaching for high grades
• Claire Green, Post-16 & Skills Policy Specialist at the Association of School and College Leaders, providing a post-16 curriculum and policy update
• Ross Sanger, Schools and Colleges Success Partner at UCAS, delivering an update on the UCAS 2026/27 cycle
• Tom Wade, Haileybury School, and Fiona Tobin, HFL Education, leading a panel discussion on the use of AI in post-16 study and beyond

Breakout sessions

In addition to keynote inputs, delegates will be able to choose from a range of breakout sessions, including:

• Coaching under-performing students
• Preparing for Ofsted
• Enrichment qualifications
• RSHE at post-16
• Implications of the introduction of V Levels
• Getting the most out of Unifrog

Pricing and booking

Tickets: £233.50 + VAT

Further information

Please contact the HFL Events team at events@hfleducation.org or call 01438 544477.