27 & 28 February 2026 | NEC, Birmingham

Get essential advice on supporting school leavers.

Take a break and relax in the Parents’ & Advisors’ Lounge, or listen to one of the dedicated talks for information, advice and guidance to help you support your school leaver(s) as they make the transition from school to college, university or an apprenticeship.

Topics covered include navigating the university application process, helping your students identify the right career path for them and more! The full timetable will be released soon, see below for last year’s.

 FRIDAY

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Newcastle University
Title: Students finance: Bursaries, scholarships and more
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Creative Alliance
Title: Apprenticeship routes into creative careers
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US-UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admission process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speaker: De Montfort University
Title: Understanding the UCAS application process

SATURDAY

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Homes for Students
Title: Student accommodation - what are your options?
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: SnapRevise
Title: Study skills and secrets to success from a top graduate
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: Sutton Trust Alumni
Title: Unlock your potential - how a Sutton Trust programme can help you
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US-UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admissions process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speaker: Homes for Students
Title: Home away from home: Understanding your university living choices
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Speaker: The Write Stuff
Title: CVs that get results