Section outline

  • Dates: 

    Delegates can attend any network, they are not required to attend the network held within their school's district. 

    Summer 25-26:

    15 June 2026 (09:00 - 12:00) - Fareham area
    16 June 2026 (09:00 - 12:00) - Test Valley area
    17 June 2026 (09:00 - 12:00) - Basingstoke area

    Cost: Sub £80 / SLA £35 / Full £96

    Keyword Search: Summer Disadvantage

     

    Supporting primary leaders in developing meaningful, research-informed strategies to tackle educational disadvantage and to securely embed these strategies into day-to-day practice.

    Sessions offer the chance to share best practice and impact, with leaders learning from wider schools’ successes to address identified areas of need. As the network groups become established, sessions will be adapted, focusing on bespoke areas identified by the group.

    Sessions will provide the opportunity to:

    • Access national and local updates.
    • Engage in discussion about strategy and implementation.
    • Explore research evidence and guidance materials and what these mean in practice.
    • Share strategies across schools, working together to explore strengths and next steps.
    • Experience bespoke training in response to identified needs.
    • Network with other school leaders to enable ideas, questions, and approaches to be shared across schools.

    Learning outcomes:

    • To secure understanding of local and national updates and the latest research evidence.
    • To gain understanding of the practical approaches being used by school leaders to drive improved outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
    • To develop an effective pupil premium strategy based on research evidence.
    • To collaborate and network with colleagues.

    Delegates should attend one session each term.

  • Date: 

    Summer 2: 1 July 2026 (13:15 - 16:15)
    In person
    Cost: Sub £95 / SLA £55 / Full £114
    Keyword Search: Summer Secondary
    Disadvantaged

     

    Supporting secondary school leaders in developing meaningful, research-informed strategies to tackle educational disadvantage and to securely embed these strategies into day-to-day practice. 

    Sessions offer the chance to share best practice and impact, with leaders learning from wider schools’ successes to address identified areas of need. Sessions are adapted and responsive, focusing on bespoke areas identified by the group. 

    Sessions will provide the opportunity to: 

    • Access national and local updates. 
    • Engage in discussion about strategy and implementation. 
    • Explore research evidence and guidance materials and what these mean in practice. 
    • Share strategies across schools, working together to explore strengths and next steps. 
    • Experience bespoke training in response to identified needs. 
    • Network with other school leaders to enable ideas, questions, and approaches to be shared across schools.

    Learning outcomes: 

    • To secure understanding of local and national updates and the latest research evidence. 
    • To gain understanding of the practical approaches being used by school leaders to drive improved outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. 
    • To develop an effective pupil premium strategy based on research evidence. 
    • To collaborate and network with colleagues. 

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    Autumn:
    12 October 2026 - Basingstoke
    15 October 2026 - Fareham/Havant
    Cost: Sub £80 / SLA £35 / Full £96
    Keyword Search: Autumn Disadvantage

    Spring:
    1 February 2027 - Basingstoke
    4 February 2027 - Fareham/Havant
    Cost: Sub £80 / SLA £35 / Full £96
    Keyword Search: Spring Disadvantage

    Summer:
    14 June 2027 - Basingstoke
    17 June 2027 - Fareham/Havant
    Cost: Sub £80 / SLA £35 / Full £96
    Keyword Search: Summer Disadvantage

    This network aims to support primary leaders in developing meaningful, research-informed strategies to tackle the impacts of economic disadvantage and to securely embed these strategies into day-to-day practice. Sessions offer the chance to share best practice and impact, with leaders learning from wider schools’ successes to address identified areas of need. As themes arise within the networks, sessions are adapted, focusing on bespoke areas identified by the group.