Event Date
September 30, 2025
Event Cost
£140
Event Time
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location
The Royal Scots Club
Edinburgh
EH3 6QE
To register for the waiting list, please email Info@scis.org.uk
Cancellation and refund policy
- Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
- A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
- We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
- Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.
Event Description
All EA/PA's are warmly invited to attend the SCIS Executive PA Conference 2025.
We are delighted to host a full day of informative learning and development dedicated to support the challenging and ever changing role of PA/EA in an independent school.
The keynote workshop will be on POWERFUL PARTNERS A.K.A. MANAGING YOUR BOSS by Mel Sherwood where you will:
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Identify their personal communication strengths and blind spots
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Learn how to influence and support their Head effectively without overstepping
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Practice simple, assertive language structures for tricky conversations
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Gain tools to build trust and credibility with a changing leadership team
In addition, further sessions will include:
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How to streamline tasks to free up your time, use AI to create content & marketing material as well as using AI to help engagement and the key ethical considerations to be aware of - Gordon Johnstone, Scottish AI Alliance.
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Successful SLT/Board meetings & minutes
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Critical incidents - Michael Hashim, Executive from Education Practice, Marsh Commercial Insurance
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Evolving Role of the PA from Michaela Fletcher, PA to the Rector Hutchesons’ Grammar School
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There will be collaboration and networking opportunities throughout the day.
***Please note, places are limited, hence early booking recommended.***