Now in its third year, the Bryanston Education Summit has quickly become an established fixture in the educational calendar. Big enough to attract a wide range of speakers, but small enough to remain intimate and accessible, the Summit is unlike any other school-focused event in the UK. Each year is themed to reflect the shifting priorities of teachers, and educationalists, as the academic year develops, and as sectors undergo far-reaching change. 

Working again with our media partner, The TES, our theme this year is: ‘Revolution: the future of learning in a changing world’, and we have brought in speakers who are going to address some of the biggest issues facing teachers, parents and pupils today. 

• Sir Anthony Seldon will be speaking about Artificial Intelligence and what it might mean to teaching
• Robert Plomin will be discussing how the latest research in genetics could help us understand how pupils learn
• Claire Fox will be exploring the rise of identity politics and the snowflake generation.
• Alex Beard will be talking about what he's discovered about school systems during the writing of his acclaimed book, Natural Born Learners. 

And with a special focus on numeracy and literacy:

• Alex Quigley will be discussing how the bedrock of all learning - literacy - can be developed and the vocabulary gap bridged
• Craig Barton will be assessing the best ways to improve how to teach maths.

There are many other speakers confirmed, including Alison Peacock, Jane Lunnon, Ann Mroz, and Nick Rose, and each will be engaging in debate, through presentations, panels, and informal conversations, raising questions, seeking solutions, and sparking constructive disagreements.

For anyone working in education today Bryanston’s Education Summit is unmissable. Come with an open mind, and take part in a stimulating day of professional development. 

The summit offers exceptional value for money. Tickets are limited, and demand will be high, so we urge you to book soon. The speaker programme is hugely varied, and we hope that all those attending will get outstanding professional development from world-renowned speakers, all in one place. There will be a small selection of exhibitors offering you the opportunity to buy books written by some of the speakers, as well as a range of other resources to browse.

On arrival there will be free pastries and refreshments, an excellent lunch, and cake in the afternoon. But what you will take away will be intangible rewards: the notes written, the conversations enjoyed over coffee, the new friendships made, the advice given that solves an issue and saves you time.    

Bryanston is less than a two-hour drive from the M25, with a choice of routes via major roads. It is also well connected with major cities in the West; both Exeter and Bristol are comfortably under two hours by car.

From Shaftesbury on the A350

After Stourpaine village, turn right at traffic lights. Go over bridge. Take first road on left on entering Durweston village (Bryanston School is signposted on opposite side of road). Take first road on left, again signposted Bryanston School. Pass Durweston Primary School and Village Hall on left and Knighton House School on right. Follow narrow road into Bryanston School grounds and signs to ‘School’.

From Salisbury on the A354

At roundabout shortly after village of Pimperne, turn left onto Blandford bypass. Go straight on at next roundabout (junction with B3082), and turn right at the following one (junction with A350), following signs for Brewery Visitor Centre. Go over mini-roundabout, then past Brewery Visitor Centre on right. Bryanston gate is straight ahead at next mini-roundabout. Go up drive and follow signs for ‘School’.

From Poole on the A350

After Charlton Marshall continue until you reach roundabout (junction with A354). Go straight over, following signs for Brewery Visitor Centre. Go over mini-roundabout, then past Brewery Visitor Centre on right. Bryanston gate is straight ahead at next mini-roundabout. Go up drive and follow signs for ‘School’.

From Wimborne town centre on the B3082

After Tarrant Keyneston continue until you reach roundabout. Turn left onto Blandford bypass. Turn right at next roundabout (junction with A350), following signs for Brewery Visitor Centre. Go over mini-roundabout, then past Brewery Visitor Centre on right. Bryanston gate is straight ahead at next mini-roundabout. Go up drive and follow signs for ‘School’.

From Dorchester on the A354

After Thornicombe continue until you reach roundabout (junction with A350). Turn left, following signs for the Brewery Visitor Centre. Go over mini-roundabout, then past Brewery Visitor Centre on right. Bryanston gate is straight ahead at next mini-roundabout. Go up drive and follow signs for ‘School’.

From Sturminster Newton on the A357

After Shillingstone, continue to Durweston village. Turn right immediately after long redbrick building (signpost to Bryanston School is on left-hand side of road). Take first road on left, again signposted Bryanston School. Pass Durweston Primary School and Village Hall on left and Knighton House School on right. Follow narrow road into Bryanston School grounds and signs to ‘School’.

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