Teacher and Adviser Conference 2026
Book now! This year we again have the pleasure of hosting the conference in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People making it bigger and better than ever.
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Admission: Free (refreshments and lunch included)
Location: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield AL10 9AB
We will be arranging an engaging and diverse programme with a wide variety of sessions to choose from, which will allow you to personalise the conference to align with your interests.
The conference is aimed at teachers, careers advisers, and anyone supporting and working with secondary and college age students. A complementary lunch will be provided as well as opportunities to network with HCC and University staff, students, delegates and presenters.
Programme 2026
09:00 - 09:25 Arrival and refreshments
09:30 - 09:45 Conference Welcome
09:45 - 10:45 Keynote - Refilling the Cup: Everyday Wellbeing for Busy Educators - Lildonia Lawrence, Health and Wellbeing Services. This session focuses on sustaining energy, clarity and emotional balance in demanding roles. Using approachable wellbeing tools, micro-reset practices, and light somatic grounding, you will learn everyday techniques you can use yourself and teach to students. The session offers a calm restorative space that will leave you refreshed, centred, and equipped with simple, sustainable habits.
10:45 - 11:00 Comfort break
11:00 - 12:00 Breakout Session 1 (Choose 1, sessions are listed below)
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch. Buffet lunch with opportunities to network with other delegates, HCC Services for Young People and University staff, students and presenters.
13:00 - 13:55 Breakout Session 2 (Choose 1, sessions are listed below)
14:00 - 15:00 Breakout Session 3 (Choose 1, sessions are listed below)
15:00 Depart Campus
Choose one session from each group. More detailed descriptions can be viewed in the booking form.
Breakout Session 1:
- What do graduates do? Understanding the Graduate Labour Market - Charlie Ball, JISC
- All About Apprenticeships - Anna Morrison, Amazing Apprenticeships
Breakout Session 2:
- Developing the Duke of Edinburgh Award – Peter Ambler, DofE Manager with HCC Services for Young People
- From Education to Employment: Embedding Real-World Recruitment in Careers Education - Jane Shipley, ELSA
- Supporting Students who are Applying to Cambridge - University of Cambridge
- Understanding and Supporting Priority Students in their HE Transitions - Widening Access Team, University of Hertfordshire
- Working Together to Inspire Young People into STEM Careers - Joanne O'Reilly, STEMPOINT
Breakout Session 3:
- Admission Tutor Panel – Admissions Tutors and the Admissions Team, University of Hertfordshire
- Connecting to Your Career Development: Making it Meaningful and Ambitious – Education Department, University of Hertfordshire
- From Education to Employment: Embedding Real-World Recruitment in Careers Education - Jane Shipley, ELSA
- Supported Internships in Hertfordshire - Hertfordshire Services for Young People Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Team
- Work Experience: 'Let's Make it Work!' – Erica Hodges, Shea Costello and Steve Trotter, Hertfordshire Futures - Herts Careers Hub