ASCL Cymru Business Leader Roadshow

Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Cardiff 

Wellbeing, resilience and what business leaders need to know. 

"This was easily the most positive, relevant and informative SBL event I have attended in my 18-year career - I came away feeling inspired and motivated." Past delegate, 2025

A Wales-specific programme
Tailored to the distinct policy landscape in Wales, with dedicated time on the Welsh Government's pilot with ISBL for 2025-26, and a full update on the implications of the May elections, this event is a unique opportunity to engage with ASCL Cymru and shape how business leadership is supported across Wales.

Strategies and tools for immediate impact 
  • A 'state of the nation' update on the policy changes shaping business leadership in Wales, policy and election outcomes.
  • Insights from Education Mutual's Business Leader Wellbeing Index and tools to strengthen your own wellbeing and grit.
  • Practical strategies for strategic financial planning and funding resilience.
  • Reflections on Welsh government pilots and future direction with ISBL.
  • Dedicated reflection time for your personal growth and resilience.
  • In conversation with Nathan Hines, former British and Irish Lions rugby player on leadership, performance mindset, and resilience under pressure.
  • Networking and discussion time with fellow business leaders and policy specialists.
Speaker
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Claire Armitstead

ASCL Cymru Director

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Emma Harrison

Business Leadership Specialist

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Julia Harnden

Deputy Director of Policy

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ASCL member: £175 + VAT
Non-members: £199 + VAT

Within all sessions, there will be table time for discussion and peer learning. 
 

8.45am     Registration
       
9.00am     Welcome and introductions
       
9.10am     State of the nation, Welsh policy, May election outocmes and position statements
Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director
       
10.00am     Business Leader Wellbeing Index and personal wellbeing
Andrew Marsh, Head of Sales, Education Mutual
       
10.45am     Refreshment break
       
11.00am     Reflections on Welsh government pilots, outputs and next steps
Bethan Cullen, Deputy CEO, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)
       
12.00pm     Lunch and networking
       
12.45pm     Strategic financial planning
Julia Harnden, ASCL Deputy Director of Policy
       
1.30pm     Legal Update
Browne Jacobson (speaker tbc)
       
2.00pm     Leadership, resilience, and performance mindset
Nathan Hines, former British and Irish Lions rugby player
       
3.00pm     Close

This event is designed for school and college business leaders in Wales at all stages of their career, including those working in the independent and further education sectors. If you lead on finance, operations, estates, HR, or strategic business functions in an educational setting, this event is for you.

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