Connect & Learn
We hold several events , webinars and CPD sessions throughout the year with the aim of equipping you with the skills, mindset, and knowledge to enhance your partnership practice, wherever you are on your journey. Explore our programme and register for sessions below – all are open to members and non-members.

June 19, 2026
Central London
Join Margaret Hunnaball; S.P.A. Research & Programmes Director and Christina Astin; Astin Consulting, for a full day of learning and CPD. This session will cover everything you need to know about taking your partnerships to the next level. With a purposefully small group, you will get the opportunity to develop your partnerhsp working with the help of experts and peers in the field.

June 24, 2026
Online - Microsoft Teams
Led by Margaret Hunnaball, S.P.A. Director of Programmes & Research, this webinar will shine a light on the perspectives of students who benefit from school partnerships. We will hear from a range of students, along with advice on how to best capture student voice for impact and development.

May 5, 2026
Online - Microsoft Teams
Do you have questions about cross-sector working? Are you facing issues engaging partner schools? Is funding your partnership work a challenge?Join our Director of Programmes & Research, Margaret Hunnaball, to discuss all things partnerships. Bring your ideas, quandaries or questions to this online session, or just show up for a chat.

April 30, 2026
Online - Microsoft Teams
Led by Margaret Hunnaball, S.P.A. Director of Programmes & Research, this webinar will cover all aspects of funding your partnerships - from getting started to ensuring financial sustainability. Margaret will be joined by colleagues with direct experience of the challenges, and rewards, of fundraising and financing partnerships.

June 4, 2026
Eastbourne
Join us in beautiful Eastbourne for our Summer Forum. This is a chance to get together with fellow Partnership and SLT colleagues to discuss the latest developments in the world of school partnerships. Along with keynote speakers, there will be plenty of opportunities for networking and discussion.



