Raising the Future
Education Conference – Tuesday 28th April – Liphook, Hampshire
The future of education is being shaped right now — and it demands collaboration, courage, and fresh thinking across both education and business.
Our keynote speakers and panellists are leaders and innovators from across these sectors, united by a shared passion: ensuring that education evolves to meet the needs of tomorrow’s world. Together, they recognise that preparing children for an ever-changing future is not the responsibility of schools alone, but a collective endeavour involving educators, policymakers, employers, and society as a whole.
This conference offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from experts at the forefront of educational change, to engage in meaningful dialogue, and to connect with peers who are equally committed to shaping a better future for young people. Throughout the day, you will hear thought-provoking perspectives, take part in live Q&A discussions with our panel, and explore the real opportunities — and challenges — facing the sector today.
Following the conference, presentations will be available on request, alongside opportunities to continue the conversation through future round-table discussions. This is not just a day of listening, but a catalyst for action, collaboration and lasting impact.
Our children will enter a world unlike today’s. Education must evolve.
Raising the Future is the catalyst to shape what comes next. The time to act is now.
Suzannah Cryer, Head of Highfield and Brookham School
Hosted by Lawrence Deju-Wiseman
Professor-in-the-field at the University of Connecticut.
| Keynote Speaker | Role | Focus |
| Evelyn Haywood | Director of Education, at Skills Builder Partnership | Shaping learners’ futures through essential skills: adapting to a changing policy landscape. |
| Darren Coxon | Co-founder and Executive Director, Kompass Education | Making Room for AI: Welcoming the cybernetic classmate into schools. |
| Panel Speakers and Specialist Contributors | Role | Focus |
| Suzannah Cryer | Head of Highfield and Brookham School | Evolution of education for tomorrow’s world. |
| Will Goldsmith | Head of Bedales School | The need for a change with the current GCSE format. |
| Sarah Clarke | COO, Media & Entertainment, ITV plc at ITV | What will employers of the future be looking for? |
| Sophie Winkleman | Actress, author and social media commentator | Social media and digital destruction of childhood. |
What we’re up to…
Having the spent the morning outdoors enjoying some sports and games, our Multi Activities holiday club slowed the pace with a creative workshop inspired by Lunar New Year. The children enjoyed making Chinese-style lanterns, combining hands-on crafts with an opportunity to explore culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #HolidayClub #HalfTerm #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear #Creativity
Are you considering educational opportunities outside of London? Join us for an evening of discussion at our Annual Drinks Reception on Wednesday 11th March at Beaufort House Chelsea. This special event is designed for parents with children under 10 who are exploring the advantages of a country school education. Hear from our experts representing six renowned prep and senior schools over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere: Highfield and Brookham School Hanford School Dorset Ludgrove School Downe House School Marlborough College Tonbridge School Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore what a country school can offer your family. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Lskanj #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices
After a busy morning of games and outdoor adventures, the children on our ever popular Multi Activities holiday club took a quiet moment to make some #lunarnewyear-inspired Chinese-style lanterns, enjoying a hands-on experience that blended craft, culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #lunarnewyear #creatvity #holidayclubs #halfterm
Raising the Future: An Event That Matters Curriculum reform is coming — but our children can’t afford to wait. Join us for Raising the Future, an inspiring conference exploring how schools, parents and leaders can prepare young people for a rapidly changing world. • Insightful talks • Future ready thinking • Meaningful conversation If you care about future-ready education, this event is for you. Tickets available now. Head to the link in our bio to book. #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership @bedalesprep
From chopping veggies for coleslaw to baking muffins and flipping pancakes, our cookery holiday club has been full of hands-on learning and fun. Easter bookings are now open, do take a look to see what we have on offer. ➡️ highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/holiday-activity-clubs/ #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayClubs #CookingFun #SchoolHolidays
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
Teamwork tastes better! Our holiday club chefs are whipping up blueberry oats, ham and cheese pancakes, muffins and more and learning, cooking and helping friends along the way. If you are thinking ahead to the Easter holidays, go to the link in our bio to see what’s on offer. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #Teamwork #CookingTogether
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
On Friday 20th March, we invite you to experience Highfield and Brookham at our Open Morning. Meet our inspiring staff, tour the school with our pupils and discover a community where academic excellence sits alongside curiosity, kindness and confidence and a real focus on the future. Reserve your place here bit.ly/4bPKuSK #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The rain may have held off, but the mud was relentless! Each and every competitor in our annual cross country event showed such resilience and determination from start to finish. Well done all and have a great half term. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry @parkside_prep @amesburyschool @edgeboroughschool @barfieldschool @aldroschool @rgsprep @churchersjunior @camelsdaleprimaryschool @barrowhillsschool @feltonfleetschool @hoebridgeschool @hallgroveschool @twyfordschool @westbournehouseschool
Are you a London-based parent thinking ahead about your child’s education? Curious about the benefits of educating outside London? Join us for an informal drinks reception on Wednesday 11th March at @beauforthousechelsea, exploring countryside school options beyond the capital. Our Head, Suzannah Cryer, will be joined by senior representatives from @hanfordprepschool @ludgrove_school @downe_house @marlboroughcollege @tonbridge.school for an open discussion designed to help families make confident, informed choices. Places are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to ask the experts. 👉 Book via the link in our bio. #EducatingOutsideLondon #CountrySchoolBenefits #ChildrensEducation #LondonKids #LondonMums #LondonDads #LondonFamily #LondonParenting #LondonParents #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices Talk Education
Today we welcomed runners from Amesbury School, Edgeborough School, Barfield School, Aldro, RGS Prep School, Camelsdale Primary School, Barrow Hills School, Feltonfleet School, Hoe Bridge, Twyford School, Hampshire, Westbourne House School, Parkside School, Hall Grove School, Churcher’s College for our annual cross country event. The rain held off, but conditions remained challenging but all the competitors showed true grit and remarkable resilience through relentless mud. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
Year 3 are exploring the modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation. Using Chromebooks, they’ve been researching temples, artifacts, capitals, populations food and currencies. Along the way, they’re using key skills like problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they’ll turn all this fascinating research into their own fact files. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Year 3 are researching modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation using Chromebooks. They’ve been discovering temples, artifacts, places to visit and key information such as capital cities, populations and currencies. Through this hands-on project, the children are developing skills such as research, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they will use all their findings to create their own detailed fact files, combining knowledge and creativity in a fun, engaging way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Our Early Years children celebrated Lunar New Year by making a tasty stir fry together. This hands-on activity helped them explore the wider world while practising teamwork, listening and problem-solving. Everyone loved tasting their creation! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear2026
Our Early Years children had a wonderful morning together exploring how #lunarnewyear2026 is celebrated. They loved dragon dancing, making beautiful lanterns and trying some delicious Chinese cookery. Learning through fun and celebration, they practised important skills like teamwork, listening, creativity and fine motor coordination. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
A brilliant way to finish the season for our U13 boys as they secured a win against Aldro. Teamwork, smiles and kit that will need the whole summer to recover! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby
What a way to end the rugby season — a big win, even bigger smiles and a lot of mud. A fantastic game against @aldroschool where the boys really showed their teamwork, grit and resilience. We’re so proud of them. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Highfield and Brookham has been named in @talkeducation’s Top 250 Schools in the UK. Talk Education takes into account a broad range of criteria including teaching and learning, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities. To be included in what their experts consider the best of the best is a wonderful achievement. Curious to find out why? Join us at our next Open Morning, head to the link in our bio to book. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
On #nspccnumberday our nursery children have been thinking carefully about the world of numbers. Activities such as today’s pizza toppings support early number confidence, encouraging children to think, problem-solve and explore mathematical ideas in a meaningful, hands-on way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex
In a workshop run by the fantastic Make the Classroom Disappear, our Year 4 pupils explored Egyptian hieroglyphics, showing fantastic teamwork and collaboration as they mastered unfamiliar characters and supported one another throughout the session. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year4
Year 4 enjoyed a fabulous morning exploring Ancient Egypt and discovered that making mud bricks can be very messy work. The children considered why mud bricks worked well as a building material in a country like Egypt and why they wouldn’t survive in our rainy weather! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year4
Year 7 pupils visited Pre-Prep this morning to share stories with our Year 1s. One Year 1 boy even read a story he had written himself, with his Year 7 friend listening on. Moments like these reflect our values of kindness, confidence and community and give a glimpse of the journey our children make as they grow through the school. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex