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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June 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.
Conference: PRUsAP Conference 2026 – by the sector..For the sector…Again
Date: Friday 26th June 2026
Location: City of Birmingham School, B23 6BS
Organisers: PRUsAP
Details: The PRUsAP Conference 2026 will bring together professionals from across the alternative provision and pupil referral unit sector for a key national networking and knowledge-sharing event. Taking place in Birmingham on 26 June 2026, the conference is expected to provide a collaborative platform for practitioners, leaders and sector partners to exchange ideas, explore current challenges and highlight effective practice in supporting pupils with complex needs. Alongside the main conference, the associated PRUsAP Awards will celebrate excellence across the sector, reinforcing the event’s focus on recognising innovation, strengthening professional connections and advancing outcomes for young people in alternative provision.
Conference: Next steps for alternative provision in England
Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Location: Online
Organisers: Westminster Education Forum
Details: The Next steps for alternative provision in England conference, hosted by Westminster Forum Projects, will bring together policymakers, education leaders and practitioners for a timely discussion on the future of alternative provision in light of recent SEND reform proposals and the Every Child Achieving and Thriving white paper. Taking place online on 30 June 2026, the event will explore key priorities including improving quality, accountability and oversight across the system, strengthening commissioning and collaboration between schools and local authorities, and ensuring better outcomes for pupils with complex needs. With a strong focus on practical implementation, access to provision and post-16 pathways, the conference offers a valuable opportunity to engage with emerging policy, share best practice and shape the next phase of alternative provision in England.
