A Welcome from our Headteacher

As Headteacher of St Bede’s College, I am delighted to invite you to Curriculum with Purpose.
At St Bede’s, we believe that a great curriculum does more than prepare pupils for examinations. It inspires curiosity, develops character and equips young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to flourish in an ever-changing world.
Curriculum design remains one of the most important conversations in education today. The decisions we make as educators have a lasting impact on the lives of the young people we serve.
That is why we are proud to welcome Mary Myatt and Bruce Robertson, two of the most respected and influential voices in education, to St Bede’s College for what promises to be an inspiring day of reflection, challenge and professional learning.
Whether you are a Headteacher, Senior Leader, Curriculum Leader, Head of Department or teacher responsible for shaping curriculum in your school, I hope you will join us as we explore what it means to create a curriculum with genuine purpose.
I look forward to welcoming you to St Bede’s College.

Marìa Kemp
Headteacher, St Bede’s College

About the Conference

In an increasingly complex educational landscape, curriculum decisions matter more than ever.

How do we ensure our curriculum is ambitious?

How do we balance knowledge, skills and character development?

How do we create learning experiences that genuinely prepare young people for the future?

Curriculum with Purpose brings together two of the UK’s most respected educational thinkers to explore these questions and many more.

Designed for school leaders and educators across both the primary and secondary sectors, this prestigious one-day conference will provide an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day demands of school life and take an honest look at curriculum design, implementation and impact.

Through keynote presentations, workshops and professional discussion, delegates will gain practical insights, fresh perspectives and renewed confidence to take back to their own schools.

Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson is an internationally recognised educational leader, author and speaker renowned for his work on curriculum, teaching and learning.

Widely respected for his evidence-informed approach to education, Bruce helps schools translate educational research into practical strategies that improve outcomes for pupils and strengthen educational practice.

Through his writing, speaking and consultancy work, Bruce continues to influence educational thinking across the UK and beyond, helping educators create purposeful and impactful learning experiences.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is ideal for:

• Headteachers
• Deputy Headteachers
• Assistant Headteachers
• Curriculum Leaders
• Heads of Department
• Subject Leaders
• Trust and MAT Leaders
• Primary School Leaders
• Secondary School Leaders
• Teachers with responsibility for curriculum development

Whether you are shaping curriculum strategy across an entire school or leading change within your subject area, Curriculum with Purpose will provide valuable insight and professional challenge.