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PRUsAP

Conference 2025

PRUsAP Conference 2026
BY THE SECTOR, FOR THE SECTOR, AGAIN

Back for 2026, the PRUsAP Conference returns with the same powerful purpose: bringing together professionals from across the alternative provision and PRU sector to connect, challenge, and inspire one another.

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This is more than just a conference - it’s a shared space built on real experience, honest conversations, and practical solutions. Designed by the sector, for the sector, the event shines a spotlight on the voices that matter most: those working day in, day out to support some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

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Expect a dynamic programme of keynote speakers, practitioner-led workshops, and collaborative discussions that tackle the realities of the sector head-on. From innovative practice and leadership insights to wellbeing, inclusion, and system-wide challenges, every session is rooted in authenticity and impact.

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Whether you're a leader, teacher, support staff member, or partner organisation, the PRUsAP Conference 2026 offers a unique opportunity to:

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  • Share expertise and learn from peers

  • Explore practical strategies you can take back to your setting

  • Build meaningful connections across the sector

  • Reignite your passion and purpose

  • Join us as we come together—again—to strengthen our community, amplify our voices, and shape the future of alternative provision.

 

PRUsAP Conference 2026 - Because the best ideas come from those who live the work every day!

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Programme Information

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Venue:

Door B - Jaffray Building, Fentham Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6AE, Vehicle access is via Oxted Croft, B23 6BS

 

Agenda

09:00

09:30

09:40

10:20

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11:05

11:20

12:10

12:55

13:35

14:25

15:25

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16:15

16:30

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Arrival / Coffee / workshop sign up / Stalls

Opening comments – PRUSAP President Sarah Johnson 

Keynote: Adam Sproston - Ofsted

Ofsted experience feedback with The Rowans, Lionheart and Edge

Break 

Workshop 1 

Workshop 2 

Lunch 

Workshop 3 

Keynote / Q&A – Emma Bradshaw 

AP expert panel – Chaired by Stephen Steinhouse.

Panel: Karen Hayes, Nic Brindle, Rob Gasson 

Closing comments PRUSAP Exec

Close

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Workshops information 

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  • Stone Soup Academy – Building belonging, motivation and success

  • Sarah Johnson – Storytelling & SEMH

  • Working With the Hard-to-Reach: Families, Trust and Advocacy

  • Careers & enterprise – Modern work experience for AP

  • MCR – Title TBC

  • Youth sport trust – Title TBC 

  • Young Vic – Title TBC

  • Perryfields – Title TBC

  • Wave – Title TBC

  • Phil Harman – Title TBC

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WHAT, WHERE, WHEN?

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Conference:

Friday 26th June, 9am-4:30pm // City of Birmingham School, Kings Campus, Birmingham, B23 6BS

Early bird special £125 per person, includes lunch, and goody bag, 

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​Dinner and Awards:

Friday 26th June, 7pm 'til late // Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC), Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Hill St, Birmingham, B5 4EW

 

Early Bird Conference , Dinner and Awards special £200 per person includes conference ticket, lunch, goody bag, 3 course meal, wine (or non-alcoholic alternative) and entertainment

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Accommodation (not included):

The Dinner and Awards take place at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre which is co-located with Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Hill St, Birmingham, B5 4EW​

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BUY TICKETS

Buy your tickets using the embedded checkout below (desktop version), or via our companion TicketTailor site here if using a mobile device.

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