Independent Schools News Briefing

What’s Really Going On in the Independent School Sector? | Spring Independent Schools Show 2026Recorded 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.SpeakersSam Coutinho – Governance, Finance and Risk Adviser to the Independent School Sector, Sam Coutinho Consulting LtdEdward Wild – Managing Director, Wild SearchJulie Robinson – Chief Executive Officer, Independent Schools CouncilHero Brown – Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Muddy StilettosFor all news, tickets and future show updates, go to SchoolsShow.co.uk Instagram - @schoolsshow