The Future of Boarding Spaces
Join fellow Headteachers and senior leaders exploring the challenges and opportunities facing UK boarding schools.
A free conference hosted by Noble + Eaton and partners, this event offers expert insights, hands-on workshops, and practical strategies on how changes to your physical environment can positively impact students and school alike.
“This is the best education event I have attended in 16 years!”
Jacquie Whittingham, Kensington Wade School
Speakers
Gain practical insights to implement immediately.
Networking
Connect with peers over lunch and at a pre-event drinks reception.
Workshops
Participate in interactive workshops and gain first-hand experiences.
Full Agenda
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Arrivals & Welcome
9:30 am - 9:40 am
An Introduction and Welcome from Noble + Eaton
Dr. Joanne Ladds
9:40 am - 10:30 am
Panel discussion: Insights from Boarding Schools
Panel discussion on the Future of Boarding which has evolved from our research into the state of learning spaces.
Nicholas McKie
Duncan Murphy
Dave Vann
Mike Farrer
Mark Brooks MBA
Karl Hearn
Dr. Joanne Ladds
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Keynote - Future-Ready Boarding: The Intersection of Space, Culture & Performance
Global High-Performance coach Chris Greulich on "Future-Ready Boarding: The Intersection of Space, Culture & Performance."
Chris Greulich
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop Slot #1
Choose from one of four workshops to attend.
Nicholas McKie
James Leggett
Duncan Murphy
Dave Vann
Mark Brooks MBA
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Workshop Slot #2
Choose from one of four workshops to attend.
Nicholas McKie
James Leggett
Duncan Murphy
Dave Vann
Mark Brooks MBA
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Designing Boarding Spaces
A look at the latest space designs in the world of boarding schools.
Roberto Palmer
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
An Update from Eton College
Jonnie Noakes provides an update on Human Flourishing & Character Development, based on research from Eton College.
Jonnie Noakes
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Privacy versus Isolation (single study bedrooms versus shared accommodation)
Panel discussion with Andrew Lewer, Tom Hollyer, Irfan Latif on single study bedrooms versus shared accommodation.
Tom Hollyer
Irfan H Latif
Andrew Lewer
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Wrap Up & Networking
workshops
Finding the USP of your Boarding School
Brand strategist and education specialist Dave Vann explores how to tell a more compelling story about your boarding school so it stands out from the ‘sea of same’
Using Data to Inform your Boarding Strategy
Former school head and commercial & strategy advisor Duncan Murphy reveals how ready-to-access data can help boarding schools navigate the changing commercial and recruitment landscape
Five NEW Strategies for Successful Student Recruitment
Education consultant and recruitment advisor Mark Brooks unpacks how to use tailored communication and digital media channels to establish a steady pipeline of students
Improving Performance through Professional Dialogue
Award-winning leadership coach Nicholas McKie invites you on a journey through 7 modes of talking and thinking to develop effective dialogue with your leadership teams.
our team
Speaker Lineup
Tom Hollyer
Fircroft Housemaster, Uppingham School
Irfan H Latif
Headmaster, Royal Hospital School
Andrew Lewer
Editorial Board and Writer, School Management Plus
Nicholas McKie
Director and International Executive Coach, Persyou Ltd
Chris Greulich
Consultant for Excellence in Learning Organisations, Mr G Coaching
James Leggett
Market Research & Data Expert, MTM Consulting
Duncan Murphy
Director of Education & Strategy, MTM Consulting
Dave Vann
Thoughtful Marketer and Brand Strategist, Said & Done
Mike Farrer
Senior Global Adviser, Noble + Eaton
Mark Brooks MBA
Educational Consultant, Mark Brooks Education
Karl Hearn
Boarding School Consultant, Noble + Eaton
Jonnie Noakes
Director of Teaching and Learning, Eton College
Roberto Palmer
Head of Design, Envoplan Group
Dr. Joanne Ladds
Associate Education Consultant, Noble + Eaton
Launching our Research on the State of Boarding Spaces
This conference is the cornerstone event in our ongoing research programme gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities facing boarding schools in 2025.
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