What’s Really Going On in the Independent School Sector? | Spring Independent Schools Show 2026

Recorded live at the Spring Independent Schools Show on 28 February 2026, this fast-paced panel brings together leading education journalists and sector experts to unpack the biggest developments shaping the independent school landscape.

Cutting through the headlines, the panel delivers rapid-fire insights into the changes affecting families searching for schools today—from rising fees and leadership moves to new schools launching and well-known institutions merging.

In just 30 minutes, this session provides essential intelligence for parents trying to understand how the independent school sector is evolving and what it might mean for their school choices.

Speakers

Sam Coutinho – Governance, Finance and Risk Adviser to the Independent School Sector, Sam Coutinho Consulting Ltd
Edward Wild – Managing Director, Wild Search
Julie Robinson – Chief Executive Officer, Independent Schools Council
Hero Brown – Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Muddy Stilettos

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In Conversation: Liz Hewer, St Paul’s Girls’ School | Spring Independent Schools Show 2026

Recorded live at the Spring Independent Schools Show on 28 February 2026, this session features a thought-provoking conversation with Liz Hewer, High Mistress of St Paul's Girls' School.

In this insightful parent briefing, Liz Hewer explores one of the biggest questions facing families today: how do we prepare teenagers for a world we can barely imagine?

Drawing on her experience leading one of the UK’s most respected schools, she discusses the challenges parents face when raising adolescents in the 21st century and what truly matters in modern education, regardless of where your child goes to school.

This inspiring conversation offers valuable perspectives on supporting young people to develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience in an ever-changing world.

Speaker
Liz Hewer – High Mistress, St Paul’s Girls’ School

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Jane Lunnon on the Changing London Landscape | Spring Independent Schools Show 2026

Recorded live at the Spring Independent Schools Show on 28 February 2026, this parent briefing features Jane Lunnon, Head of Alleyn's School, in a wide-ranging conversation about the evolving education landscape in London.

Under Jane Lunnon’s leadership, Alleyn’s has become one of London’s most sought-after co-educational day schools. In this session, she reflects on the changing nature of education in the capital, the challenges and opportunities facing schools and families, and how independent schools are adapting to meet the needs of today’s students.

This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for parents navigating school choices in a rapidly changing city.

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