GEC Circle Member Event: Turning The Tide: How Education Can Resist Racism And Hate
Join us online on SEPTEMBER 24th - 4:00–5:30pm for Turning the Tide : How Education Can Resist Racism and Hate.
This free online event brings together educators and leading organisations working to challenge the Far Right. In a climate where extremist ideas are increasingly finding their way into our communities and classrooms, teachers need to feel informed, confident, and supported to safeguard all students from the impact of these ideologies.
Featuring presentations from Maslaha, Schools of Sanctuary, Thoughtful and hosted by Project FREE the event will showcase the vital work of organisations on the front line of this challenge.
We will be sharing Maslaha's new toolkit, The Far-Right is Hurting our Students and our Classrooms'.
This is a practical resource designed to help educators recognise, understand, and respond to far-right narratives with clarity and confidence.
Please sign up to attend the event and share with your colleagues in the educational spheres.
This event is NOT limited to educators working in schools, colleges or universities, rather it is suitable for anyone involved in the nurturing and safeguarding of children or young people.
Find out a little more and register here.
Inclusion Beyond SEND
Dr Nicole Ponsford is pleased to be contributing to Inclusion Beyond SEND: AT, AI, Skills and the Future of Access to Learning, taking place at the University of Surrey on Thursday 17 September 2026.
The event asks how we design access, confidence and independence into learning from the start, rather than adding support later.
It brings together education, assistive technology, AI, careers, creativity and future skills in a practical, curated conference and showcase.
Tickets are now live:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusion-beyond-send-tickets-1992366422603
#InclusionBeyondSEND #AssistiveTechnology #AIinEducation #SEND #InclusiveEducation #CareersEducation #FutureSkills
GEC Circle Member Event: COSPI Roundtable on Digital Safeguarding in Schools: future opportunities and challenges
Professor Raj Rajarajan and Professor Carrie Myers invite you to join a COSPI Roundtable on Safeguarding in Schools introduced by Andy Briefcliffe.
COSPI Roundtable on Digital Safeguarding in Schools: future opportunities and challenges
Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 1.45pm to 5.30pm (followed by drinks)
Location: Room FSQ108, City St George’s, University of London, Bayes Business School, 33 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG
We will be looking at four key areas to unpack the potential, practicalities and policy relevance of moving towards the social media ban for under 16s in the UK and the role of schools and educators:
Adoption: What are the challenges and key barriers to adoption of a social media ban for under 16s?
Trust: What are the core challenges and opportunities of a social media ban for schools?
Regulations & Standards: What are the challenges and key barriers for schools in implementing and regulating a social media ban?
Policy: What are the next steps needed for defining, advancing and implementing policy to achieve a meaningful social media ban?
Places are limited, so we’d be grateful if you could confirm attendance and let us know of any dietary or access requirements. Do let me know if you have any other questions.
Contact: Kate Steward - kate.steward@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Format – in brief:
1.45pm: arrival and coffee
2pm: Welcome, introductions & locating the debates
2.30pm: Discussion groups
3.30pm: Break
3.45pm: Discussion groups
4.45pm: Sharing findings
5pm: Conclusions
5.30pm: Close & Drinks
Annual Conference on Equity in Education & Society 2026
Please find conference details here.
GEC Circle Member Event: Why supporting teacher wellbeing matters more than ever
We are thrilled to share that GEC Circle member The Happy Confident Company has launched a brand new Teacher Wellbeing Platform!
The Happy Confident Company is dedicated to giving every educator, school and student around the world, funded access to mental and emotional wellbeing resources, through our award-winning Schools Program and Teacher Wellbeing Hub! And this is just the beginning!
If you're an educator looking for trusted, ready-to-use resources created with the whole school community in mind, explore the platform today. If you're a leader looking to support your teams and create a wellbeing culture in your schools, share the link in this email with your people.
Together, we can help create classrooms AND staffrooms where everyone feels heard, supported, and confident in who they are.
Sign up now and start exploring the platform at schools.happyconfident.com/sign-up.
To mark the launch of the platform, join our FREE webinar: Why supporting teacher wellbeing matters more than ever
Date: Monday 22nd June
Time: 16:00-17:00 BST
Join Kate Taylor, former teacher and Head of Schools at The Happy Confident Company, and a panel of experts to explore the importance of teacher wellbeing and what teachers really need to stay healthy, resilient and able to thrive in today's schools.
You will discover:
What helps teachers thrive
How to protect your energy
Ways to reduce stress and overload
Simple wellbeing habits that work
Why teachers need more than self-care
Register for the webinar here.
Learn more about The Happy Confident Company here and join up for free.
GEC Circle Member Event: Roots, Rights and Reckoning : Educating for Windrush Day and Beyond
This is a collaboration between Project FREE and The Windrush Educators Network.
In the run-up to 22nd June, we hope these free sessions will inspire educators to act — not just on Windrush Day itself, but beyond it.
Our aim is to help embed Windrush history firmly into the curriculum: not as a standalone commemoration, but as a gateway to deeper interrogation of Britain's imperial past — including the way slavery and colonisation fuelled the Industrial Revolution, transformed the make-up of British society, and built Britain into the wealthy, powerful nation it became.
There will be two sessions delivered on consecutive afternoons of June 3rd and 4th - both sessions will be on Zoom from 4pm to 5.30pm UK.
Register here to receive the Zoom link and calendar invites for both days.
We have 8 speakers, 4 per session, who will share their knowledge and expertise on Windrush history and related issues that will help educators to:
understand the history and legacy of the Windrush Generation
appreciate the magnitude of the Home Office scandal & why it must be reckoned with by us all
discover resources, content and strategies that will help teach about Windrush
June 3rd
Rebekah Hayward - Ex- Primary teacher & Founder of The Inclusion Edit
Tonia Wilson - Practice & Engagement Consultant at Aseya and Director of Aspire Black Suffolk
Karen Hamilton - Designer at AK Wilde ; The Windrush Legacy Print Collection
Tom Harmer - Director of PAINTED a documentary about a portrait artist and members of Bradford's Windrush generation
June 4th
Colin McFarlane - Actor and Justice4Windrush founder
Ivya Scott - Black History Consultant, NEU & Suffolk Windrush
Samantha Slater - Secondary Teacher & Head of History
Barbara Adewumi - Senior researcher at British Futures & board member of National Windrush Museum, Greenwich.
Please sign up here
Empowering Young People to Change the World 2026 #EYP2CtW26
Empowering Young People to Change the World online teacher conference
Bookings are now open for this year’s Empowering Young People to Change the World online teacher conference - a rich programme of 25 FREE 90‑minute CPD sessions, running from 30 April through to July.
Whether ECT to SLT, Primary or Secondary, DSL and Pastoral, Teacher, TA or Support staff - there is genuinely something across the series for everyone.
Please do take a moment to explore this years programme and sign up for one or more sessions using the link:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BuxAWHJcHP
The GEC are thrilled to be hosting a strand on the 26th May at 4pm.
Across the strand, we will be exploring belonging, participation, ethical systems, learner agency and what it truly means to create environments where young people feel seen, safe and able to shape change.
The session details are:
Tuesday 26 May 2026
16:00–17:30 BST
Online via Zoom (this will be shared in advance of the session).
Our strand title is: Beyond Pupil Voice: Belonging, Data and Young People as Changemakers
Running Order
Time Speaker Theme
16:00–16:07 Dr Nicole Ponsford Opening framing
16:07–16:17 Amit Singh Kalley Digital identity & online agency
16:17–16:27 Dr Anita Devi Learner voice & problem-solving
16:27–16:37 Happy Confident Co. Belonging & emotional conditions for learning
16:37–16:47 Matthew Savage Ethical data & visibility
16:47–16:57 Ruth Simmonds / TAC Access Participatory systems & inclusive access
16:57–17:07 Harroop Sandhu Dialogue, curiosity & difficult conversations
17:07–17:25 Panel Q&A with all speakers Shared reflection
17:25–17:30 Dr Nicole Ponsford Closing reflections & call to action
Schools & Academies Show 2026
✔️ CONFIRMED! SAAS are delighted to share that Dr Nicole Ponsford, Founding CEO, Global Equality Collective will be hosting the #EdTech Theatre at the #SAASHOW on 7th May at the Excel.
🚀 Dr Nicole Ponsford is an award-winning educator, EdTech innovator and doctoral researcher specialising in equity, belonging and inclusion in education systems. She is the Founder and CEO of #SAASHOW partner Global Equality Collective (GEC) — a global community of 400+ inclusion experts supporting schools, trusts and regions to turn lived-experience insight into meaningful change.
The Schools & Academies Show returns to Excel London on 7th May, bringing together thousands of school leaders, MAT leaders, governors, business leaders and education professionals for a free day of learning, networking and discovery.
With over 200 expert speakers and leading education suppliers, the show covers the biggest topics in education, including school improvement, SEND, estates, finance, EdTech and leadership.
Attendees will gain practical strategies, policy insight and new ideas they can take back to their setting and implement straight away.
Registration is free and includes access to all theatres, co-located events and the exhibition.
GEC Circle Member Event: Supporting Children Through Separation, Divorce & Change
This is an exciting webinar event that Circle members The Happy Confident Company is running on Thursday 30th April.
Join Nadim Saad, parenting coach, and CEO of The Happy Confident Company and three fantastic guests to explore how to support children through separation, divorce & change. Nadim is joined by coach, therapist and founder of ‘My Thriving Child’ Hannah Strong, award winning founder of ‘The Co-Parent Way’ Marcie Shaoul and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Angharad Rudkin.
You’ll discover how to:
Understand & respond to children’s emotional reactions to separation & change
Talk to children about separation in age-appropriate, reassuring ways
Reduce conflict and protect children from adult tensions
Navigate co-parenting while managing your own emotions & wellbeing
DATE: Thursday 30th April TIME: 1 –2pm UK
HERE IS THE LINK TO REGISTER
Learn more about The Happy Confident Company here and join up for free.
Webinar: The New Ofsted Inclusion Framework: What it Means for EAL Learners
The New Ofsted Inclusion Framework: What it Means for EAL Learners
In November 2025, Ofsted launched its new inspection framework, placing inclusion centre-stage for the first time. But what does this mean for EAL learners - and the educators supporting them?
Join FlashAcademy® for this expert-led webinar panel discussion exploring what teachers and school leaders need to know to get inspection-ready, while keeping EAL learners firmly at the heart of their approach.
Hear directly from Ofsted on inspection expectations, alongside a sector expert on embedding inclusive practice and school leaders responsible for implementing the new framework across their settings.
Attendees will learn how to:
Understand what Ofsted inspectors expect to see in effective EAL provision
Embed inclusive practices across the whole school
Improve EAL learners’ experiences and outcomes through inclusive approaches
Navigate common challenges and practical solutions when implementing the new framework
Speakers:
Dr Nicole Ponsford, Founding CEO, The Global Equality Collective
Mark Sims, former EAL lead for Ofsted
Michelle Lawrence, Headteacher, Thistley Hough Academy
Hollie O'Sullivan, Associate Assistant Headteacher - EAL and Reading, Shaw Education Trust
For more information click here.
Inclusive by Design: Havering’s Digital Learning Conference
Join us for the launch of Havering’s Universal Digital Design Model, created with the team behind the award‑winning “Portsmouth: The Digital City” Project.
Key Note Speaker: Dr Nicole Ponsford, founding CEO of the Global Equality Collective.
Our mission: help every educator choose the right digital tool for the right task improving outcomes for every learner.
This high‑impact event brings together national speakers, industry experts and Havering educators to explore how digital tools can enhance teaching, reduce workload and widen access.
Through interactive workshops and practical examples, you’ll discover simple inclusive features that remove barriers and support adaptive teaching.
Leave with actionable plans and the confidence to embed inclusive technology across your classroom or school.
Register your interest here.
Women in Leadership Conference
GEC Member school St Benedict’s School presents their spring conference: Breaking Through - advance gender equality in leadership, fostering diversity and inclusivity, on the 13th March 2026.
Who Should Attend: Women preparing for leadership, middle and senior leaders of both genders across industry sectors, and women who have the ambition to step into their leadership potential.
What You'll Gain:
Clarity on your leadership strengths and identity
Understanding the often subtle yet powerful barriers that prevent women entering leadership
Strategies to overcome barriers to leadership, including imposter syndrome
Peer and Sponsorship Networks to support your leadership journey
Action plans for immediate implementation
What Makes This Conference Different?
Cross-Sector Learning: Educators and business leaders sharing insights across industry sectors
Practical Focus: Sessions include tools you can implement immediately
Peer Network Support: Stay connected with sponsorship opportunities beyond the conference
Safe Space: A supportive environment where you can explore leadership challenges openly
Action-Oriented: Leave with a concrete plan, not just inspiration
Your Leadership Journey Awaits
Whether you are a teacher considering academic or pastoral leadership, a middle leader ready for a more senior role, or an experienced leader wanting to mentor others, this conference is for you.
Because with balanced, inclusive & diverse leadership, organisations thrive and society benefits.
Register your attendance here.
I Belong in Computing Conference
Inaugural conference from the National Centre for Computing Education focused on advancing digital skills, equality, and inclusion in computing education.
This is a one day course for teachers and leaders, covering SEND, neurodiversity and gender in computing education. There will be engaging keynotes and interactive workshop sessions.
GEC Circle Member Event: Amplifying Voices: Cultural Arts as Tools for Educational Justice
Join us on February 26th at 4pm for a conversation exploring how arts and culture can enhance children’s and young people’s engagement and achievement in their learning and also contribute to a wider transformation of the curriculum, the pedagogy practised in our settings and address social and racial justice issues.
We will hear from;
Anwar Akhtar - The Samosa Media
Frances Akinde - Education Consultant
Melody Triumph - The Black Curriculum
Our speakers are all in the GEC Circle, and you can learn more about them and their work below.
Anwar - https://www.thesamosa.co.uk/
Anwar was previously Director of The Rich Mix Centre where he led the development of the £30 million arts centre in East London. He co-produced the film Pakistan’s Best Kept Secret: Lahore Museum and was the production consultant for the Moghul history play Dara, at The National Theatre UK. The first South Asian history play adapted from Urdu and performed in English on a main stage at the National Theatre and filmed for National Theatre Live. Anwar presented a BBC Radio 4 Documentary Schools Apart, that explores inclusion, belonging and curriculum diversity in UK schools.
Frances - https://www.inclusionht.com
Frances is a qualified SENCO, former headteacher of a Special School for learners with Autism and associated difficulties, Art & Design Technology teacher, SLCN advisory teacher, local authority work as a SEND inspector and advisor.
Frances left headship and now uses her lived experiences to offer training and support to ensure that our schools and workplaces are genuinely inclusive. She founded InclusionHT with the goal of sharing her knowledge and experience.
Her book, Be An Ally, Not a Bystander was released in October 2024.
Her second book: 'Intersectionality, Race & SEND: Conversations for Advocacy and Change' is out soon.
Melody - https://theblackcurriculum.com/
Melody is the Learning and Development Programme Lead at The Black Curriculum. She is also a writer, educator and a Roundhouse Poetry Collective 2023/2024. She has collaborated with a variety of publishers including NeonSquid, DK Books and authored one of three books (Places) for The Black Curriculum's first book series.
Sign Up Form here: https://forms.gle/3Lw5DCjGmq1D55Tq5
GEC Circle Member Event: Changing the Narrative: Beyond The Welcome Posters - Challenging Hate and Building Belonging for Children Seeking Asylum
Join us for a free 90 minute online event for educators, on Wednesday January 28th from 4pm to 5.30pm UK time.
This title is intended to be strong, clear and unapologetic.
This session will
directly address the xenophobic, racist and Anti-Muslim hate prevalent in many of our communities and
focus on a range of concrete actions you can take that go beyond a welcome poster in the foyer!
Hear from 3 powerful speakers and leave with practical ways to change your school;
Kate Hart - Bradford Schools of Sanctuary,
A. M Dassu - Author of Boy, Everywhere, Fight Back, Kicked Out, Boot it and many more incredible books
Springboard Youth Academy - newly arrived supporting children and young people.
This event is rooted in Project FREE's Statement of Purpose :
Project FREE is working for a more connected society, free from ‘identity’ based discrimination, prejudice, harassment and violence. By bringing people together to meet and take part in shared creative, collaborative learning experiences we seek to build connections across lines of perceived difference, break down misconceptions of ‘others’ and demonstrate how diversity is strength.
Sign up to join us here
National Education Assembly (NEA) South Meeting
The National Education Assembly (NEA), powered by the Foundation for Education Development (FED), provides a space for people with day-to-day experience of the education system to share insights that can help shape national policy. It’s purpose is simple: your voice, heard, shared, amplified.
We are inviting education stakeholders from across the South to help shape the first National Education Assembly (NEA) South meeting, co- Chaired by Dr Nicole Ponsford CEO & founder of the GEC and Phil Hedger, CEO of LEO Academy Trust.
Register to attend here.
GEC Circle Member Event: What is the Purpose of Education? An invitation to contribute
Join us for a free 60-minute online event for educators on Wednesday, 21st January, at 11 am (UK time).
You are invited to contribute to this important discussion to formulate ideas & strategies and introduce practical actions to mitigate the risk of future instances of suicide deaths among educators and students within our schools.
Current situation
Each year, we lose more than 200 school-aged children to suicide. Increased pressures placed on schools and educators mean that instances of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are frequent concerns and can lead to events like the tragic loss of Head Teacher, Ruth Perry, who took her own life in January 2023 following an Ofsted Inspection at the high school she led in November 2022.
Through the national collaborative for suicide prevention, One Voice, One Hope, spearheaded by The Jordan Legacy CIC and now an Innovation Partner with The Royal Foundation for The Prince and Princess of Wales, on January 15th at 1 pm and again on January 20th at 11 am, we are hosting a 60-minute webinar, and you are invited to attend.
What will be covered?
An explanation about the vision for One Voice, One Hope
About our Collaborative Action Group for Education
Our long-term vision to answer the question: "What is the purpose of education and what is its role in today's world, in relation to our mission of preventing suicides?"
A discussion on the more pressing issue of how a collaborative approach could help UK schools prepare for the introduction of new suicide prevention curriculum training requirements by September 2026.
At the end of this webinar, we will invite you to express your interest in joining One Voice, One Hope to help shape the development of the One Voice, One Hope Collaborative Action Groups as we embark on an inspiring journey to help create educational environments that balance educational attainment and performance with the wellbeing of students and educators.
To book this event, please click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-the-purpose-of-education-an-invitation-to-contribute-tickets-1975854981438
We will make a recording available for anyone who cannot attend but would like further information.
For more information, or for access to the recording if you cannot attend the live event, please email joannefeaster@outlook.com
Bett 2026
BETT (British Education Technology and Trade) Show - London 21-24th January 2026
What is BETT?
“The global community for
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY”
The biggest education technology exhibition in the world. Bett brings together educators from across the entire education landscape and 600+ innovative EdTech and resource solution providers showcasing cutting-edge and impactful products and services. The GEC is delighted to be one of BETT’s worldwide and global partners for another year!
This year at Bett UK 2026 the GEC is thrilled to be involved in the following so please come, say hi and join us!
Where will we be?
Wednesday - The First NEA South Lunch
Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
Time: 12pm-2pm
Venue: A lunch spot near the BETT venue entrance – Crowne Plaza London Docklands, E16 1AL
What’s the NEA (National Education Assembly) South lunch all about?
The National Education Assembly (NEA), powered by the Foundation for Education Development (FED), provides a space for people with day-to-day experience of the education system to share insights that can help shape national policy. It’s purpose is simple: your voice, heard, shared, amplified.
FED & NEA South, delivered in partnership with FED and The Edwin Group and Co-Chaired by Phil Hedger (CEO, LEO Academy Trust) and Dr Nicole Ponsford (CEO, Global Equality Collective), will launch in Spring 2026.
Before then, we’re hosting a lunch to shape the work. And we’d really value your insights, your priorities and your experience. We want to know what matters most to you.
This first conversation will explore:
What regional issues need greater national attention?
What parts of your work are most misunderstood or overlooked?
How should this new forum be shaped to genuinely support you and your community?
Wednesday Evening - The BETT Awards!
Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
Time: 7pm-late
Venue: The Brewery, the address of which is 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA.
What are the BETT 2026 Awards?
The Bett Awards are a celebration of the inspiring creativity and innovation that can be found throughout technology for education. Produced in association with Besa, being a Bett Award-winner is simply the best way to showcase your organisation with a sign of excellence.
Why is the GEC going?
BECAUSE WE ARE A FINALIST!
The GEC is a Finalist in the cateogroy of Transformational Impact. Wish us luck!
Thursday - Women In Edtech
Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Time: Throughout
Venue: BETT
Bett UK is proud to champion the voices of women driving change in education. Our Founding CEO, Dr Nicole Ponsford has been involved across all of the celebrations from being a judge of the first Edtech 10 will be hosting the mentoring circles, the networing drinks and the coffee morning too! If you are a woman in edtech or ally please join us!
BETT’s Women in EdTech initiatives spotlight innovation, build community and inspire the next generation of female leaders.
Discover BETT is celebrating the impact of women shaping the future of EdTech.
1) Women in EdTech Mentoring Circles
The Women in EdTech Mentoring Circle was launched at Bett UK 2025 and it’s back for 2026! This community aims to support women within EdTech to share their experiences, give advice and connect with like-minded people in a safe space. Whether you’re a woman in education, a woman at an EdTech company or an ally, all are welcome to take part. Our Dr Nicole Ponsford will be so pop over!
Mentoring Circles: Date: Thursday 22 January
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: TableTalks area, BETT
Eight leading females from across the industry will host 45-minute sessions on strategy, insights, advice and their experiences as women within this field. Join these women for a discussion on their selected area of expertise.
2) Women in EdTech Networking Drinks
Date: Thursday 22 January
Time: 17:45 - 19:15
Location: Innovation Theatre
Hosted by BESA and the European EdTech Alliance and held in Bett's renowned Innovation Theatre, this event is designed to provide a space for women within the EdTech space to connect and network. Come and have a drink with Nic discover support mechanisms and learning opportunities exclusively available for this community and build your network at the same time.
Friday - Speaker
Dr Nicole Ponsford has been asked to co-host an invite only event for the judges and winners of the Edtech 10.
Date: Friday 23rd January 2026
Time: 14.10-14.50
Venue: SEND Theatre, BETT
Join Nic as she moderates this important discussion with national experts.
The belonging gap: Using inclusion data to improve attendance and outcomes
Moderator
Dr Nicole Ponsford, Founder and CEO - Global Equality Collective (GEC)
Speakers
Frances Akinde, Education Consultant and SEND Expert - Inclusion HT
Simon Tanner, Director of School Improvement – SEND - Authentic Education
Simon Blake, Deputy Director, School Attendance - Department for Education
Across the country, schools are facing rising attendance challenges and growing concerns about pupil well-being. Yet emerging national insights show that persistent absence is often a symptom of something deeper, a widening belonging gap.
Belonging is one of the strongest predictors of attendance, engagement and learner outcomes, yet it remains difficult for many schools to measure or improve. This session explores how inclusion data can help schools move from assumptions to action, uncovering the hidden barriers that prevent staff and students from feeling safe, valued and connected. It will examine how these insights align with new Department for Education expectations and Ofsted’s evolving focus on inclusion, attendance and pupil experience.
Drawing on one of the UK’s largest inclusion datasets, the panel will explore what inclusion data reveals about the root causes of persistent absence, how belonging varies across different groups, and the role of leadership in closing belonging gaps through culture, curriculum and whole-school improvement. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to embed belonging into everyday practice and strengthen attendance, behaviour, well-being and outcomes across their school communities.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
GEC Circle Member Event: What is the Purpose of Education? An invitation to contribute
Join us for a free 60-minute online event for educators on Thursday, 15th January, at 1 pm, or on Wednesday, 21st January, at 11 am (both UK time).
You are invited to contribute to this important discussion to formulate ideas & strategies and introduce practical actions to mitigate the risk of future instances of suicide deaths among educators and students within our schools.
Current situation
Each year, we lose more than 200 school-aged children to suicide. Increased pressures placed on schools and educators mean that instances of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are frequent concerns and can lead to events like the tragic loss of Head Teacher, Ruth Perry, who took her own life in January 2023 following an Ofsted Inspection at the high school she led in November 2022.
Through the national collaborative for suicide prevention, One Voice, One Hope, spearheaded by The Jordan Legacy CIC and now an Innovation Partner with The Royal Foundation for The Prince and Princess of Wales, on January 15th at 1 pm and again on January 20th at 11 am, we are hosting a 60-minute webinar, and you are invited to attend.
What will be covered?
An explanation about the vision for One Voice, One Hope
About our Collaborative Action Group for Education
Our long-term vision to answer the question: "What is the purpose of education and what is its role in today's world, in relation to our mission of preventing suicides?"
A discussion on the more pressing issue of how a collaborative approach could help UK schools prepare for the introduction of new suicide prevention curriculum training requirements by September 2026.
At the end of this webinar, we will invite you to express your interest in joining One Voice, One Hope to help shape the development of the One Voice, One Hope Collaborative Action Groups as we embark on an inspiring journey to help create educational environments that balance educational attainment and performance with the wellbeing of students and educators.
To book this event, please click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-the-purpose-of-education-an-invitation-to-contribute-tickets-1975854981438
The content will be the same for both dates, and we will make a recording available for anyone who cannot attend but would like further information.
For more information, or for access to the recording if you cannot attend either event live, please email joannefeaster@outlook.com
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv will hold an AMA session every Monday at 12:30pm which you are free to jump into without booking, enabling you to talk through your membership and ask ‘anything’ about the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across your setting, some tech tips or DEI coaching.
GEC Circle Member Event: 'Exam Pressure: Tools & Tips for Success'
This is an exciting webinar event that Circle members The Happy Confident Company is running on Thursday 20th November.
Join us for this free 1-hour webinar designed for parents, caregivers & educators who want practical strategies for supporting exam anxiety.
Whether your child is stressed by tests, or shows symptoms of anxiety around exam time, this webinar will equip you with understanding and strategies for managing their stress.
Led by The Happy Confident Company founder Nadim Saad, with three expert guests; Natalie Costa, Louise Moore & Louise Treherne.
What you'll learn:
The psychology behind exam stress & anxiety
Tools & techniques to help manage exam stress
Ways to build emotional resilience & a growth mindset
How parents & educators can create supportive environment
DATE: Thursday 20th November TIME: 12.30–1.30pm UK
LINK TO REGISTER: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6817624356793/WN_FWDT84hgT4yLB12Eu4pZWA