Dr Raj Chande

Senior Research Associate, National Institute of Teaching

Raj is a Senior Research Associate at the National Institute of Teaching, and also currently teaches maths and economics at a comprehensive secondary school in Hackney. He has led education research teams at Nesta and the Behavioural Insights Team and has a PhD in Economics from the University of Bristol.

Hall 8a

1 Series three

Setting up and managing subsidiaries - legal and operational insights for trusts

As trusts seek to diversify income streams and manage costs, establishing a subsidiary company can offer flexibility and strategic advantages - but there are important legal and regulatory considerations. Join expert lawyers Stone King in this practical session, which will explore the key benefits of forming a subsidiary company, common use cases within the education sector, and the legal frameworks that govern their operation. Whether your trust is actively considering forming a subsidiary or already operates one, this session will provide clarity on the opportunities, risks, and best practice approaches, offering insights into governance structures, trading limitations, and compliance with charity and company law.

Hall 10b

1 Series three

Building the next generation of trust CEOs

"A good leader doesn't create followers, they create more leaders”. How true is this in our sector? In this session our expert panel will explore the skills and qualities that the next generation of trust CEOs will need as our sector continues to mature. They will consider what the new context for school trusts will require of its leaders, and ask what serving CEOs and chairs of trustees can do to identify and develop a healthy pipeline of future CEOs so that individuals, organisations, and the wider trust system can flourish.

Hall 8a

1 Series one

Exploring the data behind teacher impact to drive school improvement

What drives teacher impact on pupil outcomes? Do consistently high-performing teachers use distinct classroom practices, follow specific training pathways, or experience a stronger sense of belonging? This session explores what the evidence tells us about these questions. Drawing on emerging analysis from the National Institute of Teaching’s founding trusts, we’ll examine how teacher impact evolves over time and what patterns are beginning to emerge. Attendees will gain early insights from rich, trust-level data and consider what this means for practice, development, and policy in schools.