22 May 2025 | Royal National Hotel
Admissions, Onboarding and Marketing Annual Conference 2025
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The Future of School Admissions:
Streamline, Engage, and Innovate

Join us for a must-attend event designed specifically for school admissions teams! This is your opportunity to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in admissions, onboarding, and marketing — helping you streamline your processes and enhance student recruitment.

With expert speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain practical strategies to: Simplify and automate admissions for a smoother workflow, Enhance parent and student experiences with seamless onboarding, Improve efficiency while reducing admin workload and Stay ahead of changing trends in school admissions

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow admissions professionals and discover how to make your school’s admissions process more effective than ever!

Conference Agenda
Start
Sessions
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Registration & Refreshments
Enjoy tea, coffee, and pastries while networking with admissions professionals and exploring exhibitor stands showcasing the latest in admissions technology.
9:25 AM – 9:40 AM
Welcome & Icebreaker
Discover how Applicaa and ApplicaaOne are revolutionising school admissions, streamlining processes for schools, and enhancing the student journey. Run through Agenda
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Optimising Events for Admissions Success
Sixth Form & College: Managing high-volume admissions events. Year 7 Open Days & Tours: Creating an engaging experience. QR Code: leveraging the power of tracking attendees. Turbo charge signed ups by embedding on ApplicaaOne
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Marketing Your School & Admissions Strategy
Digital marketing strategies for schools & colleges: Harnessing TikTok & Instagram to engage prospective students, plus success stories of schools using social media to boost applications.
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM
Networking & Refreshments Break
Meet with Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
Overcoming Common Challenges and Finding Solutions
Secondary School
Post-16
10.40 AM - 11.00 AM
Pre Admissions
Engaging Open Day Attendees, 11+ Exams, Collecting SIF Data and Offers
Offers & timetabling
Creating subject options, using offers to shape student groups, and leveraging data for effective options modeling to support student subject choices.
11.00 AM - 11:20 AM
Post Enrolment
Creating Meetings, Collecting Year 6 to 7 Transition Data and Organising Form Groups
B16 Audit & Compliance
Ensuring admissions policies align ESFA Guideline. Live Demo of B16+
11: 20 AM - 11 :40 AM
GCSE Options
Options modeling: How to guide students effectively
Enrolment Day: Applicaa Windows App
Managing enrolment updates seamlessly with the Windows App and ensuring a reliable contingency plan.
11.40 AM - 12.00 PM
In-Year Admissions & Transfers
Streamlining mid-year applications with Applicaa, managing local authority lists and last-minute enrolments, and efficiently handling conditional offers and waiting lists
Enrolment Day: Waitlist List
Managing waiting lists & avoiding pitfalls. Enrolment Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making
12.00 PM – 12.50 PM
Lunch and Networking
Meet the Applicaa team for live product demos. Connect with peers and discuss best practices
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Unleashing the Power of the Community: Highlighting the unsung heroes who are leveraging and supporting each other.
Admissions Community: Success stories and case studies from power users within the Admissions community.
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
The Careers People & Applicaa Futures – The Future of Admissions
Explore how AI and digital tools are transforming student tracking, supporting at-risk students, and shaping the future of Post-16 and Post-18 destination tracking and transitions.
1:25 PM – 1:50 PM
Standardising Admissions Across Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
Streamlining admissions for Year 7, Year 12, and in-year transfers, centralising data collection for improved efficiency, and ensuring consistent admissions processes across all schools within the MAT.
1:50 PM – 2:05 PM
Form Groups - Why do they matter?
Join a panel of experienced leaders as they share insights on the impact of well-structured Form Groups and the strategies they use to ensure the right students are placed together for success.
2:05 PM – 2:25 PM
The Role of Taster Days in Student Engagement
Exploring how Sixth Forms use taster days to engage prospective students and how the Taster Day feature can enhance the experience for new Year 7 students.
2:25 PM – 2:50 PM
Education beyond the Curriculum
Why extracurricular activities matter in admissions. Case studies of schools leveraging enrichment to boost engagement.
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
ApplicaaOne – Clearing for Sixth Form: Ensuring Your Sixth Form is Full and Fully Funded
Enhancing student and parent experiences through the Matching Hub and streamlining the process to ensure maximum enrolment and funding for your Sixth Form.
3:10 PM
Survey's, Thanks and Good Byes
Watch videos from our last conference
Enrolment day panel discussion
Managing taster days in the summer term
Getting off to a great start at Sixth Form
How LDE UTC is revolutionising student enrolment
How to enagage and retain your high attainers
Streamlining year 11 references
Streamlining taster days with Admissions+
Planning the perfect Sixth Form Open Day
Enrolment day panel discussion
Speakers
Robin Dearing
Data & Systems Manager
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Tom Kennedy-Fowler
Co-Headteacher
Urmston Grammar Academy
Nathan Hatch
IT & Operations Manager and Data Protection Officer
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
Summary:
Enrolment day for sixth forms is a crucial event, shaping the experience of incoming students and ensuring a smooth transition from GCSE to A Level studies. Three experienced leaders - Tom Kennedy Fowler from Urmston Grammar, Nathan Hatch from London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham and Robin Dearing from St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College - share their insights into managing enrolment efficiently using Applicaa. Read more...
Managing taster days in the summer term
Speakers
Sam Gale
Ks5 Progress Manager
Central Foundation Girl's School
Summary:
For years, organising Sixth Form taster days has been a logistical challenge. From managing student registrations to ensuring they attend the correct sessions, the traditional process is time-consuming and paper-heavy. Read more...
Getting off to a great start at Sixth Form
Speakers
Tom Maric
Former AHT & Head of Sixth Form
Bentley Wood High School for Girls
Summary:
September is here, the time when Sixth Form students return, settle in and adjust to their new academic environment. You’ve worked hard to get these students to commit -through conversations, open houses, parent meetings and countless reassuring messages - but how to do you ensure they stay confident about their choice? Read more...
How LDE UTC is revolutionising student enrolment
Speakers
Sonya D-Arcy-Kilroy
Marketing, Events, Learner Admission & Wellbeing Lead
London Design & Engineering UTC
Summary:
Since opening its doors in 2015, LDE UTC has been on a mission to provide a forward-thinking, hands-on education focused on engineering, design, and architecture. However, as any school leader knows, getting students through the door is just as crucial as providing an excellent learning experience. Read more...
How to enagage and retain your high attainers
Speakers
Jeremy Dudman Jones
Assistant Head Teacher
Greenford High School
Summary:
In an ever-changing educational landscape, retaining students for post-16 study is becoming increasingly competitive. Gone are the days when students saw their secondary education as a seamless seven-year journey within the same institution. Many are now actively exploring alternative provisions, making it vital for schools to adapt and ensure their offering remains attractive. Read more...
Streamlining year 11 references
Speakers
Celine Nembhard
Careers and Enrichment Lead
Deptford Green School
Summary:
Managing Year 11 references is a challenge faced by many schools, particularly those without a Sixth Form. This issue was highlighted in a recent conversation with Celine, Careers,  Enrichment and Progression Manager at Deptford Green School in South London. Her insights into the complexities of reference requests and student applications shed light on the urgent need for a more centralised and efficient process. Read more...
Streamlining taster days with Admissions+
Speakers
Mary Wood
Post 16 Admissions & Bursary Officer
Thomas Tallis School Post 16 Centre
Summary:
Managing taster days for prospective students can be a daunting task, with countless moving parts to coordinate. However, our speakers share their insights on how even the most complex aspects of the admissions process can be simplified using Admissions+ tools. Read more...
Planning the perfect Sixth Form Open Day
Speakers
Shane Ryan
SLT Operations Lead
Elthorne Park High School
Camella Ervin
Director of Sixth Form
Elthorne Park High School
Kelly Tollhurst
Admissions Manager
Greenshaw High School
Summary:
Sixth Form admissions is a fiercely competitive landscape, where schools must consistently innovate to attract and retain students. Our speakers share their thoughts on running effective open evenings, engaging both internal and external applicants, and ensuring a seamless admissions process.  Read more...
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Over 200 post-16 leaders attended
What our guests said about the day
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Hearing about other schools' experiences and how they utilise parts of Applicaa that we do not currently use.
Kingsdale Foundation School
The variety of ideas regarding open evenings and retaining your existing students were really useful. The presenters offered lots of ideas and it was good to be able to share thoughts and ideas with fellow colleagues.
Edgbarrow School
The helpful tips about retaining current year 11s into sixth form and how to enhance open events.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Hearing how other schools/colleges are using some of the programmes, so I could compare to what I currently do and if I can change how I do things. Liked the variety of speakers/topics.
Boston High School
Realising that we are doing a lot right and getting some great tips from the speakers
Titus Salt School
The variety of speakers and the chance to chat to a member of the Applicaa team at the end.
Hayes School
The event was jam packed with helpful information, particularly around enrolment days and how to support with taster sessions.
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Hearing about the similarities and differences of other sixth forms. The talks on marketing, social mobility, apprenticeships and funding
Cleeve Park School
Forum chats about how to improve/tweak open evenings, enrolment day, retention etc. I picked up many hints and tips that I hope to use this year!
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
The range of topics discussed, and the short snappy nature of each talk - just enough time to cover everything needed and have Q&A without dragging on as can sometimes happen!
Long Road Sixth Form College
General networking. Getting insight into the Taster Day function of Applicaa as well as the bursary section.
Urmston Grammar School
The sessions regarding open evening and the applications/ enrolment processes at other institutions
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Getting to hear about different providers' processes and how Applicaa's systems are used to facilitate them. I thought the speakers were great and offered many interesting perspectives
Long Road Sixth Form College
Excellent sessions, all very relevant to Heads of Sixth Form and a good mixture of sessions to do with vision and more operational
Roundwood Park School
The opportunity to speak to members of the Applicaa team in person and to hear of other schools managing their admissions and gain an understanding of what practices are put in place.
Langley Park School for Boys
Hearing about the products and how they have helped schools become more efficient. Lots of hints and tips to take away.
North Start Community Trust LTD
I enjoyed the well-located venue, the informative talks (especially Sonya D'Arcy-Kilroy's), and learning about Applicaa updates while chatting with their staff. I'd love to hear more from keynote speakers about how Applicaa supports their work.
Skinners Kent Academy
Meeting others in similar roles/facing similar issues. Hearing panel discussions.
City of London Academy Islington
Meet last year's speakers
Jeremy Dudman Jones
Assistant Head Teacher
Greenford High School
Robin Dearing
Data & Systems Manager
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Tom Kennedy-Fowler
Co-Headteacher
Urmston Grammar Academy
Celine Nembhard
Careers and Enrichment Lead
Deptford Green School
Nathan Hatch
IT & Operations Manager and Data Protection Officer
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
Tom Maric
Former AHT & Head of Sixth Form
Bentley Wood High School for Girls
Sonya D-Arcy-Kilroy
Marketing, Events, Learner Admission & Wellbeing Lead
London Design & Engineering UTC
Keith Conway
CEO
Diverse Futures
Suki Gill
Managing the funding for disadvantaged students
HFL Education
Anna Heywood
Finance and Admissions Administrator
Bristol Cathedral School
Sam Gale
Ks5 Progress Manager
Central Foundation Girls’ School
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