Recruitment and Retention is a critical issue for the Education sector, recent figures indicate a concerning trend towards missed recruitment targets and a higher number of teachers leaving the profession. In previous years, almost 40,000 teachers left state schools for reasons other than retirement.
You’re invited!
Capita Entrust is hosting its first Recruitment and Retention conference, bringing together our expertise with industry leading talent and insightful workshops that support educationalists with practical and effective strategies to address successfully attracting, recruiting and retaining staff.
The conference will take delegates through a journey of the employee life cycle, providing insights on how to attract, recruit, engage and retain staff.
The Department for Education’s flexible working programme ambassadors will share insights into how flexible working models have impacted positively on culture and school improvement.
Keynote speakers
Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler
CEO, NowTeach
Sinead McBrearty
CEO, Education Support Partnership
Gareth Conyard
CEO, Teacher Development Trust
Ernest Jenavs
Co-founder and CEO, Edurio
Antonia Spinks
CEO, Pioneer Educational Trust
Industry expert advice
Best practice examples
8 hours CPD / Enhance your professional development
Create meaningful connections
Key information
Agenda
8.30am-9.10am Registration and Exhibition viewing
9.10am-9.20am Chair’s Introduction and Welcome
9.20am-10.50am Keynote speakers
10.50am-11.20am Refreshments and networking
11.20am-12.20pm Workshops
12.20pm-13.20pm Lunch and networking
13.20pm-14.20pm Keynote speakers
14.20pm-15.00pm Panel
15.00pm-15.10pm Close
Workshops
Lucy Rose Flexible Teacher Talent
How the adoption of flexible working practices can positively impact staff well-being and staff retention
Jenny Arrowsmith - Irwin Mitchell
Navigating employment law: Implications for staff recruitment and retention under the changing face of employment law regulation
Siobhan Wignall Senior People Partner Capita/Entrust
Leveraging recruitment metrics and the applicant experience to ensure a positive recruitment approach
Matt Perry Halifax Academy of Impact and John Faulconbridge Programme lead Capita/Entrust DfE flexible working project - The Flexible working story
A practical review of the implementation of flexible working strategies in a multi-academy trust and schools
Who should attend?
The conference is open to anyone working in a school, academy or Multi-Academy Trust.
CEOs / HR leaders / Principals / Senior Leaders / Teachers / Support staff/Governors and Trustees.
About Capita Entrust
Capita Entrust is a collaborative service provider with a difference. Our all-encompassing portfolio includes HR and payroll, education improvement, SEND and inclusion, technology, property, finance, outdoor education and governance solutions.
Our HR advisory and consultancy service is specifically designed to provide you with cost-effective solutions, advice and support, enabling you to focus on school improvement. We offer an education-tailored, people portfolio that helps your school or MAT address short-term challenges and support you to create a long-term, robust people strategy that delivers high-quality outcomes.
Book your place
Frequently Asked Questions
The conference is taking place at Capita Entrust, The Riverway Centre, Stafford, ST16 3TH. You can view location and get directions here.
By car
The venue is located approximately half a mile from Stafford town centre. From Stafford tow, follow the signs for Uttoxeter A518, you will pass an ESSO garage on your right, turn right at the next traffic lights and take another right after approximately 50 yards to the venue.
From A34 Lichfield Road, follow the A34 towards Stafford town centre, turn left at the traffic lights for B&Q and follow the A518 Uttoxeter into Riverway. Follow the road for approximately 200 yards and after the road crosses the river, turn left into the venue.
By public transport
There is a train station located in Stafford, please check the national rail website for your best route. The venue is a 20-minute walk or there is a taxi rank located outside of the station.
There is free car parking located at the venue; these are on a first come first served basis with overflow car parking available at the nearby Asda.
There are several hotels nearby, including:
Travel Lodge (walking distance to the venue)
An invoice will be issued to the email address used for the booking in March 2025 with instructions on how to pay for your ticket. If you book before the 31st of January 2025 you can avail of an early bird booking rate of £79 and following this date tickets are £99 per person attending.
If you need to amend your booking, change your workshop choice or inform us of dietary or accessibility requirements please email enquiries@entrust-ed.co.uk or telephone 0333 300 1900 option 3. Please ensure you quote the conference and attendee name.
22 days or more notice prior to the event 100% refund
Between 15 - 21 days notice prior the event 50% refund
Less than 14 days notice prior to the event 0% refund
Non-attendance 0% refund