The Pupil Premium Conference

Cameron Parker is the UK's #1 Schools Motivational Speaker; Cameron and his team inspire over 100,000 young people a year across the UK. Cameron's most popular service is the Pupil Premium Power Program; the focus is to deliver as much impact and value as possible, as Cameron understands for schools it is not about running many interventions, the goal is to run fewer interventions, but running it incredibly well. Cameron gives the students a voice, coaching them through their time at school to ensure they have successful outcomes. What makes the 'Power Program' unique is that Cameron works extremely close with the parents of the students; schools only have a small window to make an impact on the attainment gap, therefore if we can control elements of what happens outside the schools' gate and if we can get the parents on our side then we are halfway there. At the conference, you can expect Cameron to bring energy, passion but most importantly a unique insight into Pupil Premium, especially from the student's perspective.

Caroline Sharp is an experienced researcher and evaluator at NFER, with a particular interest in social mobility. She directed a national research study on how schools successfully support the achievement of disadvantaged pupils. She recently completed studies on the North-East Primary Literacy scale-up campaign and flexible working in schools. She is currently working on a range of projects including the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study. Caroline has worked on numerous research with qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods designs, including surveys of senior leaders and teachers, interviews with staff and school case studies. Her previous work includes an evaluation of the Summer Schools Programme, and a study of the costs and benefits of initial teacher training routes. Other areas of interest include: school leadership, the educational impact of season of birth; arts, cultural and creative education; and schools’ engagement with research.

Matt Bromley is an education writer and advisor with over twenty years’ experience in teaching and leadership including as a secondary school headteacher and principal, FE college vice principal, and MAT director. He also works as a public speaker, trainer, and school improvement lead, and is a primary school governor. Matt writes for various newspapers and magazines, sits on SecEd’s editorial board and co-hosts their podcast. He is the author of numerous best-selling books for teachers and his education blog has been voted one of the UK’s most influential. He regularly speaks at national and international conferences and events, and provides education advice to charities, government agencies, training providers, colleges and multi-academy trusts. He works as a consultant and trainer with several companies and also provides a wide selection of direct-to-market consultancy and training services through his own company, Bromley Education, which he founded in 2012. Matt has worked at senior levels in the public and private sectors and, prior to teaching, was a senior manager in the telecoms industry. He began his working life in newspaper journalism. He has an Honours degree in English Language and Literature, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and the National Professional Qualification for Headship, as well as several professional qualifications.

In his role as a national trainer and consultant, as well as a qualified counsellor, former primary head teacher Nigel brings his wide experience of school-based learning and leadership to bear on a variety of current issues, notably data analysis, the Pupil Premium and learning support. His warmth and gentle humour combine with enthusiasm to revive those who learn with him, as well as equipping them to continue moving mountains.

Tricia Murphy is an eminent author, former head of SEN Support Services in North Lincolnshire and a former president of NASEN. She is an international consultant in Mumbai, Kolkata and Dubai and is renowned for her inspirational and highly practical training style.