Professor Alan Smithers, Director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research, University of Buckingham

Alan Smithers is a highly regarded national figure who is frequently consulted for his views on a wide range of current issues.  He will talk about the present day state of England’s education, how it got there, what is functioning well, where there are particular problems, and where it might go in the future.

Luncheon meetings start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch, followed by the talk.