Are you looking to attend an Alternative Provision Conference in 2026?
You will find an aggregate list of conferences that might fit your needs here!
This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced.
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January 2026
Conference: Provisions Plus+ Connect: Alternative Provision Conference | Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Date: Monday January 12th 2026
Location: Holiday Inn, Hinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2HP
Organisers: Provisions Plus+
Details: The Provisions Plus+ Connect: Alternative Provision Conference | Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, will take place on 12 January 2026, 9:30am-4:00pm, at the Holiday Inn, Hinckley Road, Coventry, V2 2HP. Designed for professionals across the alternative provision and SEND sector, the conference will cover key topics including building effective, trust-based relationships, curriculum development for SEMH pupils, behaviour as communication and understanding unmet need, SEND-specific service development, funding guidance and financial sustainability, staffing and recruitment pressures, data reporting and accountability, and making alternative provision the best possible experience.
Delegates can expect four inspiring keynotes, three interactive workshops, child-led breakout sessions, a sector-wide panel discussion, the launch of a new AP Transition Journal, a breath work and wellness workshop, access to AP-recommended suppliers, alongside practical resources and exclusive discounts. Tickets are priced at £100 per person, including refreshments throughout the day, lunch, parking, Wi-Fi, session resources, stationery and training discounts, with a complimentary ticket and additional discounts available to members of the PP+ Network. For further information or to book, contact info@provisionsplus.co.uk or call 07590 334905.
February 2026
Conference: Alternative Provision Newcastle Conference
Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Location: Central Newcastle (Venue TBA)
Organisers: Westminster Insight
Details: The Alternative Provision Newcastle Conference, organised by Westminster Insight and taking place in person on Wednesday 11 February 2026 in central Newcastle, offers up-to-date insight into policy developments, government priorities and best practice for arranging and delivering high-quality alternative provision. Attendees will explore implications of the DfE’s new guidance, the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, the updated Ofsted inspection framework and the forthcoming Schools White Paper, with expert speakers sharing practical approaches to funding, commissioning, safeguarding, reintegration planning and strategic multi-year place planning. The full-day event is designed for leaders and teams from AP settings, mainstream schools, local authorities and multi-agency partners, providing opportunities for networking and discussion around improving outcomes, inclusion, accountability and early intervention for vulnerable learners across the North East.
Conference: Alternative Provision Convention
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Location: Milton Hill House, OX13 6AF
Organisers: Inspires Tuition LTD
Details: The Alternative Provision Convention will take place on Friday 20 February 2026, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, at Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX13 6AF). Hosted by Inspires Tuition in collaboration with Conexus Tuition, this full-day conference is aimed at educators, leaders and practitioners working in or supporting alternative provision, bringing together sector experts to share insights and practical approaches that enhance outcomes for children and young people outside mainstream settings. The programme includes contributions from specialists such as Steven Russell (Elements SEMH), Dr Jon Reid (Oxford Brookes University), Cheryl Edwards (Inclusion Education), Jade Neivens-Brown (Provisions Plus+), Sophie Hocking (Lighthouse Tuition South West) and Bex Howe (Howe to Consultancy), with mindfulness and wellbeing sessions throughout the day.
May 2026
Conference: Alternative Provision Manchester Conference
Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Location: Manchester (Venue TBA)
Organisers: Westminster Insight
Details: The Alternative Provision Manchester Conference, organised by Westminster Insight and taking place in Manchester, is a full-day event tailored to professionals involved in arranging, monitoring and delivering alternative provision for students unable to access mainstream schooling. The programme will explore the latest DfE guidance and policy developments, including the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, strategic multi-year planning and funding models, quality assurance and oversight (including unregistered provision), tailored curricula and academic pathways, early intervention and reintegration to mainstream or post-16 destinations, safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration, and meeting the complex needs of pupils with SEND, SEMH and other barriers to engagement – alongside opportunities to network with peers and sector experts.
