Earwig National Conference Reading 2027

THE EARWIG NATIONAL CONFERENCE IS COMING TO READING

After a brilliant day and a half in Stratford-upon-Avon this year, the Earwig Ambassadors’ National Conference is heading south. On Thursday 10th and Friday 11th June 2027 we’ll be at the four-star Hilton Reading and we’d love you to join us.

The National Conference has become one of the key dates in the SEND school calendar. It’s where Heads, Deputies, Assessment Coordinators, Earwig Admins, Ambassadors and other assorted keen Earwig-ites come together to share what’s working, find out what’s coming next, and help shape how Earwig develops. Delegates consistently tell us that the conversations with other school leaders are among the most valuable parts of the event, and the overnight format gives you plenty of time for those.

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Why Reading?

The Hilton Reading is easy to reach from across the South, the Midlands and London, close to the M4 and with on-site parking. Inside, it’s a smart, comfortable venue with a pool and gym, so you can unwind after a full day.

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What you’ll get from it

The SEND reforms are moving from consultation into reality, and schools need practical answers, not just headlines. This year’s programme is built around what’s changing for special schools and how Earwig will help you meet it. You’ll:

• hear our SEND expert keynote speaker
• see how Earwig supports the new processes required by the SEND reforms and help us shape what comes next
• hear from one of our schools about how they use Earwig in their day-to-day work
• find out what’s new in the platform, including the AI-powered features we consulted on with you in Stratford and how schools are putting them to work
• share ideas and good practice with SEN colleagues from across the country

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And then the fun starts

After the sessions, you’ll check in to the hotel, then join us for a drinks reception followed by a three-course dinner, which in previous years has run long into the evening with great conversation. On Friday, a relaxed networking breakfast is followed by a workshop before the conference closes at 1pm.

The event will be hosted by the Earwig team, who will be familiar to many of you. As always, you’ll receive a CPD certificate for the hard work you put in.

Places are limited and National Conferences always sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Please note: we may video and photograph parts of the conference for training and promotional purposes, and we may ask you to do a very short video interview about your Earwig experience.

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