Our Primary and Nursery School Headteachers’ Conference returns for 2026, bringing together leaders from across the sector to connect, reflect and be inspired. Set in the inspiring Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, the event offers valuable time away from day-to-day pressures to focus on purposeful leadership.
This year’s theme, Inclusive Leadership: Getting the Best Out of Everyone, explores how leadership that values difference, and listens to all voices can transform school culture. You will reflect on how inclusive approaches support wellbeing, strengthen teams and enable every child and adult to thrive.
Across the 1.5-day conference, you will hear from inspiring keynote speakers, engage in meaningful professional dialogue and connect with fellow headteachers. The conference provides an opportunity to share practice, explore challenges and build supportive networks that extend beyond the event.
Why attend?
- Reclaim time to think: Step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with the core purpose of headship.
- Hear inspiring voices: Thought provoking keynotes and stories from real school leaders.
- Strengthen leadership culture: Practical insight into leading inclusive, motivated and confident teams.
- Connect with peers: Share challenges, successes and ideas with headteachers from across the sector.
- Leave re‑energised: Return to school with renewed focus, optimism and direction.
There are four ticket types to choose from which are:
£250 - Full Conference ticket including Gala Dinner
£200 - Two-day conference ticket – no Gala Dinner
£175 - Thursday conference ticket with Gala Dinner
£125 - Thursday conference ticket – no Gala Dinner
View the agenda
Please visit our FAQ document to help answer any questions you may have about this year's Primary and Nursery Headteachers' Conference
Further information
Please contact the HFL Events team at conferences@hfleducation.org or call 01438 544477.
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There is accommodation available for those wishing to stay on site for the duration of the conference. All accommodation is managed directly via the following website: Book accommodation – Hinxton Hall.
In order to book a room, please enter code PHTC26, followed by entering the date/s you wish to have accommodation for and click search. To select your room, please click the see rates button within your chosen room type and increase the number of rooms accordingly.
Please note that rooms are held until 10th August. After this date, any available rooms are subject to removal from the HFL Education allocation at the venue’s discretion.
The cost of accommodation on site:
- Bed & Breakfast, single occupancy - £135 per night
- Standard rate, including breakfast (sleeping two people) - £173 per night
In total, the following number of rooms are being held:
- 7th October - 90 bedrooms (this is the maximum number of rooms available to book on site)
- 8th October - 90 bedrooms (this is the maximum number of rooms available to book on site)
If any issues are encountered when booking accommodation, please call the Hinxton Hall main office number and one of the team will be able to assist you: 0122 349 5123.
There are also a range of other hotels in the area. Please see the table below for alternative local accommodation:
Hotel Name Hotel Website Contact Email Contact Number The Duxford Hotel Cambridge South hotel-bb.com cambridge-south@hotelbb.com 01223 497070 Duxford Lodge thelodgeduxford.com hello@thelodgeduxford.com 01223 755677 Red Lion in - Hinxton redlionhinxton.co.uk info@redlionhinxton.co.uk 01799 530601 Red Lion - Whittlesford redlionwhittlesfordbridge.com reservations@redlionwhittlesfordbridge.com 01223 832047 The Crown House Hotel crownhousehotel.com reservations@crownhousehotel.com 01799 530515