The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham returns to the NEC on 19–20 November 2025, bringing together thousands of education leaders for two unmissable days of CPD-certified learning, sector-leading debate, and practical solutions to support schools, academies, and trusts across the UK.

We’re proud to partner with NAHT, whose members – head teachers, deputies, assistant heads, school business leaders, SENCOs, and leaders in diverse education settings – play a vital role in shaping the future of education. This partnership ensures that the content and opportunities delivered at the show remain relevant, impactful, and tailored to the needs of leaders at every level.

Register free today

Why Attend?

For today’s education leaders, the challenges are wide-ranging – from balancing budgets and tackling recruitment and retention, to navigating policy reforms and ensuring inclusion for every pupil. The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from policymakers, sector experts, and peers who are actively working to overcome these barriers.

Over the two days, attendees will have access to:

• The Main Stage: hosting influential speakers from government, unions, and leading organisations, covering the most pressing issues facing schools – from funding and inspection frameworks to leadership resilience and pupil outcomes.
• Specialist Theatres: CPD-certified content focused on governance, business and finance, SEND, estates, workforce wellbeing, EdTech and more. Sessions are designed to provide practical takeaways and real-world examples that school leaders can implement immediately.
• Exhibition & Procurement Opportunities: 200+ leading suppliers will be on the show floor, offering tools, services, and innovations to support school operations and teaching. Attendees often describe it as achieving a year’s worth of procurement in just two days.
• Networking Features: Dedicated spaces and events – including the Government Education Village and the brand-new Breaktime Boulevard – make it easier than ever to connect with peers, policymakers, and suppliers in meaningful ways.

A Platform for School Leaders

As the voice of school leadership, NAHT’s involvement ensures that the programme speaks directly to the needs of those on the front line of education leadership. Whether you’re a head teacher tackling strategic planning, a SENCO navigating inclusion, or a school business leader managing finance and estates, the show provides targeted content to strengthen your practice and support your professional growth.

Notable sessions on this year’s Main Stage will explore:

• The anticipated Schools White Paper and its impact on schools.
• The latest changes to the Ofsted inspection framework.
• The findings of the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
• A lively Question Time-style debate with sector leaders including The Rt Hon. the Baroness Morris of Yardley and The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett.

These sessions are designed to give leaders the clarity, confidence, and strategies needed to adapt and thrive in the year ahead. You can explore the agenda here.

Join Us This November

The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2025 is the flagship event for education leaders – a place to learn, connect, and shape the future of our schools. With free tickets available, it’s an unrivalled opportunity to gain insight, build your network, and return to your setting with renewed focus and practical solutions.

📅 19–20 November 2025
📍 NEC Birmingham

We’re delighted to be working in partnership with NAHT to ensure school leaders get the most from this year’s show.

👉 Register your free place today and be part of the conversations that will define the future of education.