Outstanding Schools

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Next in our Webinar Series! Exams have long been treated as the clearest measure of learning, but what happens when they...
21/05/2026

Next in our Webinar Series!

Exams have long been treated as the clearest measure of learning, but what happens when they’re removed, delayed, or no longer fit for purpose?

Join us on 3rd June for a practical conversation on how schools are protecting standards, progression, and pupil confidence without relying solely on formal assessment.

We’ll explore:
• portfolios, performance tasks, and classroom evidence
• moderation and professional judgement
• communicating progress to parents and universities
• what meaningful assessment can look like beyond exams

📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕚 11am BST | 2pm GST | 6pm CST

For school leaders, assessment leads, and anyone rethinking what good assessment should achieve.

Register: https://hubs.ly/Q04hhtcm0

20/05/2026

“Safeguarding policies are out of date the moment they’re written.”

A powerful insight from Tania at Lightspeed Systems during our recent webinar discussion on safeguarding, digital environments, and the importance of early intervention.

The most effective safeguarding approaches don’t just react when something goes wrong - they create conversations early, build understanding around individual needs, and prevent situations from escalating.

As Tania highlights, safeguarding is not static. It’s constantly evolving alongside the young people we support and the digital spaces they navigate every day.

How are schools creating space for these conversations in practice?

Download the full webinar via our website: https://hubs.ly/Q04h6ndQ0

19/05/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Outstanding Schools Dubai 2026 will be hosted at the exceptional Swiss International Scientific School Dubai on Saturday 7th November 2026.

As we bring together international school leaders, educators, innovators, and partners from across the region and beyond, it was important to us that this event takes place within a world-class school environment, a setting that truly reflects the future-focused conversations shaping education today.

Set against the backdrop of one of Dubai’s leading international schools, Outstanding Schools Dubai 2026 will be a day dedicated to leadership, innovation, collaboration, and excellence across global education.

We look forward to welcoming delegates for a truly unique event experience in Dubai!

Register your interest now to be among the first to receive event updates, speaker announcements, and ticket releases. https://hubs.ly/Q04h3s6H0

What happens when exams disappear?How do schools protect standards, maintain progression, and build pupil confidence wit...
14/05/2026

What happens when exams disappear?

How do schools protect standards, maintain progression, and build pupil confidence without the familiar structure of high-stakes assessment?

Join us for our upcoming webinar:

No Exams, No Problem? How schools are protecting outcomes without formal assessment

📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕚 11am BST | 2pm GST | 6pm CST

This session will explore what effective schools are doing when formal exams are absent, reduced, or disrupted - from moderation and professional judgement to portfolios, classroom evidence, and meaningful feedback.

Together, we’ll discuss:
• Maintaining rigour without high-stakes testing
• Using evidence beyond exams effectively
• Building trust in teacher assessment
• Communicating progress to parents, students, and universities

Whether you’re leading assessment strategy, curriculum, or school improvement, this conversation is more relevant than ever.

👉 Register now to join the discussion: https://hubs.ly/Q04gprTT0

What does winning a Global Outstanding Schools Award represent? More than recognition, it’s a reflection of meaningful i...
14/05/2026

What does winning a Global Outstanding Schools Award represent?

More than recognition, it’s a reflection of meaningful impact, strategic progress and the people driving excellence every day.

From independent peer recognition and external quality validation, to stronger visibility across the education sector, these awards celebrate schools and leaders making a measurable difference.

Winning can strengthen institutional pride, elevate your network and provide a platform to share effective practice with the wider global education community.

Nominations are open: https://hubs.ly/Q04gppbz0

13/05/2026

“This isn’t just belonging to the IT team, the safeguarding team, the inclusion team, or the science department… this is a whole-school policy.”

A powerful reminder from our recent webinar discussion on why digital safety, safeguarding, and school culture must be everyone’s responsibility.

Harry Saunders from Lightspeed Systems shared:
“Start asking questions. Start talking to your IT team.”

If you missed the live conversation, you can now watch the full webinar on our website and hear more insights from our expert panel.

👉 Visit our website to access the full session.
https://hubs.ly/Q04glDr20

Reminder: our webinar Future-Ready Learning: AI, Pedagogy and the Human Experience takes place tomorrow.As AI continues ...
12/05/2026

Reminder: our webinar Future-Ready Learning: AI, Pedagogy and the Human Experience takes place tomorrow.

As AI continues to reshape education, how can schools lead with clarity, balance and humanity - without getting lost in either hype or fear?

Join Dr Helen Wright and a panel of experienced school leaders as they explore what future-ready learning really means.

Last chance to register via our website.

https://hubs.ly/Q04gcNYZ0

Student voice matters. So why not give your students a platform where they can genuinely shape the future of education?T...
07/05/2026

Student voice matters. So why not give your students a platform where they can genuinely shape the future of education?

The Outstanding Futures Council brings together student leaders from across the world to collaborate, innovate, and advocate for the schooling they want to see.

By joining, students gain:
• Global leadership experience
• Direct engagement with educators & decision-makers
• A network of like-minded young leaders
• The opportunity to influence meaningful change in education

Nominate a student to be part of the conversation 🌍
https://hubs.ly/Q04fLH370

06/05/2026

We’re proud to welcome Incluzun as a partner.

Incluzun is a certified social enterprise advancing inclusion across the MENA region. We support People of Determination to access education and employment through expertly trained Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

Working with over 1,000 families and 500 schools in the UAE, we deliver tailored, high-quality support that improves real outcomes for every child. Our LSAs are carefully matched, continuously trained, and closely monitored to ensure consistent, impactful provision.
Alongside direct support, we partner with schools to strengthen inclusive practice, from strategy to inspection readiness. Incluzun also holds the Vice Chair of Inclusive Practitioners in the Gulf, founded at UNESCO Paris (2024).

We’re looking forward to working together to continue supporting more inclusive conversations and practice across education.
https://hubs.ly/Q04fBdnT0

AI is moving faster than most schools can comfortably keep up with.So how do we respond without falling into either hype...
05/05/2026

AI is moving faster than most schools can comfortably keep up with.

So how do we respond without falling into either hype… or fear?

Next week, we’re bringing together experienced professionals to explore what future-ready learning really means when AI becomes part of everyday school life - from pedagogy and curriculum to assessment, wellbeing, and the human experience at the centre of it all.

A really important conversation for school leaders navigating what comes next.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time 👇

https://hubs.ly/Q04fnLrC0

Our next Global Outstanding Schools Awards category breakdown focuses on the Leadership & Innovation Awards 🌍🏆These awar...
05/05/2026

Our next Global Outstanding Schools Awards category breakdown focuses on the Leadership & Innovation Awards 🌍🏆

These awards recognise the individuals, schools and teams driving meaningful impact through leadership, innovation and forward-thinking practice.

✨ Educational Leadership Award
Celebrating school leaders making an exceptional difference to teaching, learning and culture within their school or wider region.

✨ Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring individuals whose long-standing contribution has helped shape and strengthen international education over many years.

✨ Excellence in AI & Digital Innovation Award
Recognising strategic and evidence-based use of AI and digital innovation to improve learning outcomes — where impact matters more than technology alone.

The Leadership & Innovation Awards spotlight those influencing the future of education through vision, integrity and measurable impact.

Nominations are now open. https://hubs.ly/Q04fnlhF0

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