AFIS is delighted to announce a new partnership with Political Education for Students (PEFS).
Students and their families, interested in Politics, Humanities, and the Social Sciences, are invited to the inaugural PEFS conference: Beyond The Ballot: Ten Years of Brexit, taking place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at St. Helen’s School, London.
While the general early-bird deadline expires on Friday April 3rd, we are pleased to offer an exclusive extension for AFIS members.
Book as an AFIS member and you can secure the discounted rate of £26 for Standard or £46 for Premium tickets until 6:00 pm on Friday, 17th April. After this date, prices will rise to £40 and £60 respectively.
For more details on the full itinerary and speaker bios, please visit: www.pefs.co.uk/brexit-conference
To book your AFIS discounted tickets, book here: www.pefs.co.uk/afis-brexit-conference
Who are PEFS (Political Education for Students)?
James Nichols, Founder of PEFS explains;
“At PEFS, we engage, enthuse and educate young people in politics, government, citizenship and democracy so that they can become tomorrow's voting citizens, activists, changemakers and leaders.
“We believe that high-quality political education should be a sustainable pillar of school life, not a one-off event. To achieve this, we provide a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to empower teachers and leaders as much as students.
Beyond our student workshops and seminars, we also provide ready-to-teach, expert-verified resources (including a FREE News Review every week), teacher training and development, an online community and consultancy services."
What can you expect at the Beyond The Ballot Conference: Ten Years of Brexit,
taking place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at St. Helen’s School, London.
As Sixth Form students begin the vital process of drafting UCAS Personal Statements, one question becomes critical: "How have you demonstrated a genuine passion for your subject beyond the classroom?”
For students of Politics, Humanities, and the Social Sciences, we have the perfect answer. We are thrilled to invite your children and students to our premier academic conference: Beyond The Ballot: Ten Years of Brexit, taking place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at St. Helen’s School, London.
Attending this event is more than a school trip—it’s a powerful addition to a university application. It allows students to:
- Show Initiative: Prove they seek knowledge beyond the standard A-Level specification.
- Critical Thinking: Engage with expert speakers to weigh complex, real-world perspectives.
- Academic Readiness: Bridge the gap between theory (sovereignty, macroeconomics, trade) and reality.
- Personal Insight: Gain specific, high-level talking points that make a Personal Statement stand out to admissions tutors.
Students will learn directly from influential figures, including:
- Satvir Kaur MP: Member of Parliament and Minister of State in the Cabinet Office.
- Dr Max Stafford: Political leadership specialist, former government advisor, political author and academic.
- Andrew Threadgould: Leading Economics author and former Deputy Head at Dulwich College.
- Dr Suzanne Bartington: Remain campaigner, Conservative Parliamentary candidate & policymaker.
- Hannah Fearn: Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and social commentator for The Guardian and Independent.
- Teresa Song: Former Morgan Stanley risk analyst and strategic consultant.
- James Nichols: Director of Political Education For Students and former Headteacher and Politics teacher.
While the general early-bird deadline expires this Friday, we are pleased to offer an exclusive extension for AFIS members.
You can secure the discounted rate of £26 for Standard or £46 for Premium tickets until 6:00 pm on Friday, 17th April. After this date, prices will rise to £40 and £60 respectively.
For more details on the full itinerary and speaker bios, please visit: www.pefs.co.uk/brexit-conference
To book your AFIS discounted tickets, book here: www.pefs.co.uk/afis-brexit-conference
