PADSIS UAE Conference
Thursday, 18 September 2025 at Dubai College
in association with DASSA

Dates & Venues
In association with

Welcome to the inaugural Conference of PADSIS UAE. This is a specialist event for the leaders of sport in Gulf schools. Its purpose is to enable Directors of Sport and Heads of PE to stay abreast of current developments and initiatives within the shifting landscape of school sport.
Much is changing. Schools have to manage competing demand for competitive success and wider engagement. This is impacting upon the role of the heads of sports – whatever their job title - whose priorities have shifted to leadership, culture building and quality control. This demands new approaches and a changed skill set. The Conference will address the environment of contemporary school sport, and consider the issues currently facing its leaders. The aim is to develop both the programmes and the people responsible for them.
Meeting the requirements and aspirations of different pupils and parents demands a wide understanding of sector challenges, and a clear vision of what is best for each individual school. Leading a diverse range of staff from different backgrounds requires inspiring leadership and efficient management. The Conference content seeks to address both of these.
There will also be an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals within the convivial environment of Dubai College.
Programme
8.00am |
Conference assembles
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8.30am |
Preparing for the Future of School SportNeil Rollings, PADSIS |
9.00am |
The Director of Sport as a School Leader: Developing self-awareness to enhance impactDavid Faulkner OLY |
9.45am |
Refreshment break |
10.00am |
Working with Parents in School SportSarah Murray, WWPIS |
10.30am |
Making the Most of SOCS in UAE SchoolsJames Kershaw-Naylor, SOCS |
11.00am |
Discussion Forum: Issues in UAE Sport |
11.45am |
Lunch |
12.30pm |
Seminar Session OneDelegates select one of the following sessions:
either Building a High Achievement Sports CultureDavid Faulkneror Performance Wellbeing for Staff: Busting mythsSarah Murrayor SOCS for Experienced UsersJames Kershaw Naylor |
1.30pm |
Seminar Session OneDelegates select one of the following sessions:
either Managing Parents of Aspirational AthletesSarah Murrayor Managing your Head and Sports Staff:
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2.20pm |
“In it to win it” DrawEd Mosley, DASSA |
2.30pm |
Conference disperses |
In association with

Prices
1 PLACE AED 900
2 PLACES AED 1600
All prices exclude VAT
Don’t forget schools can now reclaim the VAT on all our courses
Prices include catering and resources. In the event of you needing to cancel a place, please note we require 14 days' notice. Any cancellation received after the above notice period with be charged in full.