Madrid Leadership Symposium

20 November 2025 10am – 4pm Leadership Runnymede College, Madrid, Spain

This prestigious event, will bring together distinguished school leaders from across Spain, Portugal and Europe to share insight, explore leading practice, and experience first-hand the quality and professional excellence that IAPS offers its members worldwide.

As well as introducing you to the quality, insight, and community that define IAPS, the symposium will provide valuable opportunities for networking, discussion and the chance to connect with fellow leaders committed to educational excellence. 

Sessions during the day will cover key topics such as:   

  • Leadership lessons from the UK’s most successful schools   
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): current trends and strategies   
  • Updates on inspection frameworks and international links   
  • Global perspectives on education and leadership 

The day’s programme will feature contributions from highly regarded educational leaders, including Sarah Greig (COO of the Repton Group), Dr Katharine Sharpe (Educational Psychologist & SEND Consultant), Dominic Norrish (Chief Executive, IAPS), Mark Semmence (Headmaster and CEO, Repton School) and Nick Robinson (IAPS International Director and former UK prep school Head). 

The event will feature a dual speaker track specifically for Heads and SEND Leads and, therefore, you may choose to extend an invitation to your school SEND Lead to attend with you.    

If you would like to attend or require further information, please click on the link here.