No School is an Island
18-19 February 2026
Chatmore British International School, Bermuda
This conference gives teachers and leaders the opportunity to reflect on their own practices, connect with peers and enact meaningful change to ensure educators feel seen, supported, and inspired. A dedicated strand on Early Years leadership will offer insights and strategies tailored to those shaping learning from the very start.
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Who should attend:
- Teachers
- Middle Leaders (academic, pastoral, curriculum, year heads, etc.)
- Educator-Innovators & Policy Influencers
- Early Years Educators and Leaders
- Aspiring Leaders & Change Agents in Education
Location: Rosewood, Tucker’s Point, Bermuda.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities: To enquire about exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, please email events@cobis.org.uk.
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Session proposals are currently being accepted. Please submit your proposals by 2 December.
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The programme will be a mixture of keynote speakers, practical workshops, collaborative discussion sessions, and networking opportunities
Session proposals are now being invited. Please use this form.
Topics of particular interest include:
- Compassionate Leadership – Leading schools with purpose, balancing policy, practice, and people
- Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Growth – Attracting, supporting, and sustaining educators in international contexts.
- Rethinking School Improvement – Moving beyond inspection towards growth, collaboration, and innovation.
- Restorative Practice in Action – Replacing punitive systems with dialogue, empathy, and repair.
- Digital Wellbeing – Balancing opportunities of technology with healthy, sustainable use.
- Intercultural Identity – Navigating diversity and belonging in international schools.
- Adaptive Teaching – Meeting diverse learner needs through flexible, evidence-informed approaches.
- Student Voice and Agency – Ensuring learners shape their own educational experiences.
- Early Years Leadership – Shaping learning from the very start with insight and innovation.
- Community and Partnerships – Building authentic connections with local, global, and intergenerational communities.
- AI and the Future of Learning – Exploring opportunities and challenges of technology in education.
- Sustainability in Schools – Embedding climate action and sustainable practices into teaching and operations.
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