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: 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
SAAS SHOW Birmingham 2025
Our CEO & founder, Nic, is speaking 3 times at this event and we couldn’t be more excited!
19th November:
The Currency of Data - The Role Data Plays in Potential Digital Transformation Strategies
Time: 1:20pm Place: EdTech Summit - Main Stage
20th November:
Establishing Assistive Technology Use as a Core Principle of Your Setting
Time: 12:25pm Place: EdTech Summit - Main Stage
The Future of Digital Learning in Light of The Curriculum and Assessment Review
Time: 1:25pm Place: EdTech Summit - Main Stage
You can find the full agenda for the conference here.
Registration for the SAAS Birmingham is Officially LIVE!
Mark your calendars as the Schools & Academies Show is returning to the NEC, Birmingham for two-days of education innovation and inspiration on 19th and 20th November. Registration for the public sector has officially launched and you can now register your pass to be a part of what is set to be an amazing show.
Complete with exciting launches, fresh features and our largest exhibition yet, the SAASHOW has been transformed into an exhilarating two-day experience, to ensure all visitors leave empowered with actionable insights, cutting edge innovation and new ideas to transform both operational aspects and teaching and learning.
Why Should You Attend?
Our Biggest Show Yet!
Not only are we moving to a two-day show, but this year’s event is set to our biggest yet, with more education innovation and inspiration than ever before! Our show floor will host additional expertly crafted CPD-content, exciting new interactive features and more cutting-edge suppliers showcasing solutions.
That’s not all, the EdTech Summit and Independent Schools Conference will return and new for 2025, we’ll be introducing the Higher Education Transformation Expo to the show floor, providing unrivalled opportunities to grow your professional network, connect with key suppliers and discover tangible solutions.
Checkout the floor plan here!
Stay Up to Date with Emerging Trends
Stay up to date with the latest sector updates and emerging trends! The two days are packed with fresh sector updates, dynamic discussions and best-practice case studies. Across the show, inspirational speakers will delve into the hottest topics in education, from recruitment and retention and enhancing wellbeing, to funding, updates to SEND legislation and curriculum review findings.
Unlimited Networking
Welcoming 4000 of senior education leaders, the show is an unrivalled opportunity to build valuable relationships and connect with people who share the same passion. Through ConnectEd, our pre-event networking platform, visitors can plan their day at the show, make connections and schedule 1-2-1 meetings onsite.
Fresh New Features
We’ve introduced some fresh new features to ensure you get the most out of every minute of your SAASHOW experience. The MAT Showcase is the perfect opportunity for trust business professionals and leaders to network and explore topics ranging from recruitment strategies to tech driven estate management to help drive standards in your operational performance. Enjoy relaxed conversations and explore how other trusts have developed solutions to some of their most pressing challenges.
And after a fun introduction at our London show, the Breaktime Boulevard will also return; providing an area for visitors to take a break from the busy show floor, grab some complimentary snacks and take part in interactive games, with some exciting prizes up for grabs!
The show will also host the NGA Annual Conference for the first time, drawing high-profile speakers, government ministers and senior education leaders. The conference provides an opportunity for visitors to discuss developments in governance and network with their peers.
SAASHOW Favourites Return
Just because we’re making the move to two-days, that doesn’t mean our SAASHOW favourites won’t return, in fact, they’ll be back and bigger than ever before! Visitors will be able to make connections, plan their day and schedule 1-2-1 meetings via our ConnectEd platform. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain inspiration from the DfE latest developments and learn about key policy updates at the Government Education Village.
Whatever your role in school, the Ofsted Hub is the perfect chance to speak with the inspectorate directly. No matter what questions you may have about the changing inspections, evolving processes or report cards, this is the space to find answers to stand you in the best possible stead for future inspection.
Why it Matters
With over 4,000 attendees expected across the two days, the SAASHOW is the only destination for mapping the future of your school and driving continuous improvements. This is where hundreds of important conversations, meetings and discussions will happen that are likely to shape the future of education.
Get your free ticket today and get ready to connect, learn and unlock the solutions needed to create an exceptional learning environment for their pupils.
Key Event Details:
Schools & Academies Show
Co-Located with the EdTech Summit, Independent Schools Conference and HE Transformation Expo
Event Dates: 19th & 20th November 2025
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Registration Link here
Free for all schools, including MATs, academies, independent schools, colleges, universities, local authorities and central government and the wider public sector.
GEC Circle Member Event: AI & Deepfake Pornography: What are young people experiencing and how can we protect and support them?
This is an exciting webinar event that Circle members Bold Voices is running on Monday 17th November.
Bold Voices has 50 discounted tickets available for our partners. To apply a 30% discount to your ticket use promo code BoldVoicesPartners30.
Webinar: AI & Deepfake Pornography: What are young people experiencing and how can we protect and support them?
We are increasingly aware of the risks and dangers to children and young people from AI and deepfake pornography. Bold Voices are hosting this webinar to provide parents, carers, school staff and anyone who works with young people with the tools to understand these issues and practical tools and signposting to support them. Join us online for 1 hour of content followed by a 30 min Q&A with the Bold Voices team.
When? Monday 17th November 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Where? Online, Zoom webinar
How do I get tickets? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-deepfake-pornography-young-peoples-experiences-how-to-protect-them-registration-1895631889009?aff=oddtdtcreator
What can I expect to learn?
In this webinar we will provide you with:
Knowledge about how AI is being used as a tool for sexual abuse and harm and how young people in particular are vulnerable to being exposed to these forms of violence.
Practical skills for setting up, facilitating and concluding conversations about the risks and dangers of AI and deepfake pornography, including what age to start these conversations, how to model openness and not having all the answers.
Signposting to support and resources to learn more and to seek support - both for adults and young people.
If you have any questions get in contact with the Bold Voice's Schools and Safeguarding Lead Charli, charli@boldvoices.co.uk
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: Hidden Histories of Muslims Across the UK
This is a collaboration between Circle member Ruth Sinhal’s organisation C.I.C. Project FREE, Islamophobia Awareness Month and Educate Against Islamophobia.
These two partner organisations have a wealth of information and teaching resources available to schools, that we would urge you to check out.
It’s a FREE online event for educators interested in transforming the way we teach the history of Muslims in the UK.
It is a great way to support work you may be doing in 'diversifying' your curriculum in history, geography, PSHE, Citizenship and SMSC.
This session will not only support those looking to integrate previously erased histories into their curriculum, but will also offer a proactive approach to tackling Islamophobia.
It will take place on Zoom on Thursday November 6th : 4pm -5.30pm GMT
There will be a 10 minute break for Maghrib (sunset) prayer at 4.45pm to ensure that this clash will not deter anyone from attending.
Register for this free webinar here.
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.
Inclusion at the EdTech Frontier
Join AI Week 2025
Registration is now open for AI Week, the UK’s 10-day online festival of AI learning.
From 13–24 October 2025, Digital Leaders will host the 8th edition of the UK’s biggest online festival of AI learning. Over 10 days, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives from 240 expert speakers across business, government, academic, and the charity sector.
With 200+ free talks to join live or watch on-demand, AI Week is your chance to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn, and lead - delivered in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and free to attend.
Our CEO and Founder, Dr Nicole Ponsford, will be speaking, here are the details:
What about: Lived Experience, Big Data and Ethical AI: Inclusion at the EdTech Frontier
What day: 16th October 2025
What time: 4pm UK time
More information on the talk: Click here
To register your place: Click here
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.
The New Ofsted Framework Through an Inclusion Lens
The New Ofsted Framework Through an Inclusion Lens
Ofsted’s renewed inspection framework (published September 2025) places inclusion at the heart of inspection. For the first time, inclusion is a formal grading criterion, judged through the lens of Achieve, Belong, and Thrive (ABT).
This webinar will help leaders, governors, and practitioners understand what’s changed, what Ofsted will be looking for, and how to prepare now. We’ll also explore how schools can address the Intersectional Data Gap—ensuring no group of pupils is left invisible in the data.
Led by Dr Nicole Ponsford (Founder & CEO of the Global Equality Collective and doctoral researcher at Bournemouth University), this session combines Ofsted’s expectations with practical leadership tools and insights from the 26,000 Voices dataset.
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 Table
🚨 New GEC Circle Table announced!
The Same Difference: Bullying, Safeguarding & Behaviour
📅 Monday 29th September | ⏰ 4:30–5:30pm (UK) | 🎤 Online
Bullying, safeguarding, and behaviour are often treated as separate issues in schools — but they’re deeply interconnected.
Join expert voices Frances Akinde, Nicola Bailey, Luke Ramsden, Kurt Doyle and moderator Dr Nicole Ponsford as we explore:
✔ Policy gaps (DfE guidance hasn’t been updated since 2017…)
✔ Honest, practical insights from leaders & practitioners
✔ The role of tech & AI in safeguarding and reporting
✔ Building parental trust & engaging marginalised voices
✔ Key lenses including SEND, pupil premium & gender
🎟️ Free to attend — register here
Let’s rethink how schools can create safer, more inclusive environments.
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.
The New Ofsted Framework Through an Inclusion Lens
The New Ofsted Framework Through an Inclusion Lens
Ofsted’s renewed inspection framework (published September 2025) places inclusion at the heart of inspection. For the first time, inclusion is a formal grading criterion, judged through the lens of Achieve, Belong, and Thrive (ABT).
This webinar will help leaders, governors, and practitioners understand what’s changed, what Ofsted will be looking for, and how to prepare now. We’ll also explore how schools can address the Intersectional Data Gap—ensuring no group of pupils is left invisible in the data.
Led by Dr Nicole Ponsford (Founder & CEO of the Global Equality Collective and doctoral researcher at Bournemouth University), this session combines Ofsted’s expectations with practical leadership tools and insights from the 26,000 Voices dataset.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv holds a weekly public session to answer ‘anything’ on the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across an organisation, some tech tips or DEI coaching. This is open to all GEC Members globally.
Ask Me Anything
Open to all GEC Members (future and existing), Relationship Manager Liv holds a weekly public session to answer ‘anything’ on the GEC Platform. This could be a demo, how to roll it out across an organisation, some tech tips or DEI coaching. This is open to all GEC Members globally.
Festival of Education 2025
The Global Equality Collective (GEC) is proud to be partnering with the brilliant BAMEed Network for a full day of inclusion talks at the Festival of Education 2025!
🎤 Hosted by GEC Founder Nic Ponsford and featuring leaders from both the GEC Circle and BAMEed Network, this powerful collaboration brings #InclusionInAction to centre stage on Friday 4th July.
💥 What’s on?
🔹 What should a truly diverse curriculum look like? (9:30am - 10:15am)
Hosted by the GEC (Global Equality Collective), in collaboration with The BAMEed Network, this panel discussion brings together educators and thought leaders committed to reimagining curriculum through the lens of equity, representation, and belonging. Join us as we unpack what a truly diverse curriculum means in practice — one that reflects all learners, disrupts stereotypes, and uplifts historically marginalised voices. Panellists will explore practical approaches to embedding anti-racism, reviewing subject content, and ensuring all students see themselves reflected in what they learn. Expect an honest and solutions-focused conversation to support schools and trusts on their journey toward curriculum equity. For educators, leaders, and curriculum designers seeking meaningful, inclusive change.
🔹 Developing diverse leaders – what actually works (10:30am - 11:15am)
This session hosted by The BAMEed Network with panel members from the GEC, will ignite your thinking on how to break the barriers to diverse leadership in schools! Our expert panel will reveal the powerful strategies that schools and trusts are using to build diverse leadership teams, tailored to the unique needs of diverse leaders. We’ll tackle the tough challenges of unconscious bias and lack of representation, offering solutions to overcome them. Discover how data and research play a crucial role in identifying barriers, driving recruitment, and supporting the long-term retention of diverse leaders. We’ll also highlight the key signs of a genuine commitment to diversity in leadership positions. Join us for an action-packed session filled with practical strategies and insights to help you build a strong, diverse leadership team that will drive real change in your school!
🔹 How to ensure your inclusion data is inclusive (11:45 - 12:30)
Get ready to transform your approach to inclusion data! In this electrifying session hosted by The BAMEed Network with panel members from the GEC, we’ll explore how technology can make inclusion data more accessible, actionable, and truly inclusive, especially for underrepresented and underserved student populations. Our expert panel will share groundbreaking strategies that turn data into a game-changing tool for equity and inclusion. We’ll tackle the biggest pitfalls schools face in collecting data and reveal how to avoid them, ensuring it reflects all experiences authentically. Learn how to capture diverse perspectives, particularly from marginalised students and staff, and ensure every voice is meaningfully heard. Finally, discover how to turn data insights into bold, impactful actions that go beyond ticking boxes and truly drive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionise your use of inclusion data and create lasting, positive impact in your school!
🔹 Leading through racial tensions – with integrity and impact (14:45 - 15:30)
Join us for a powerful and yet again another timely panel discussion on Leading Through Racial Tensions, chaired by the GEC in collaboration with The BAMEed Network. This session brings together experienced educators and thought leaders to explore the complexities of leadership during moments of racial tension — in schools, communities, and the wider system. Panellists will share lived experiences, practical strategies, and bold insights on creating inclusive environments, addressing bias, and leading with integrity and empathy. This is an essential conversation for school leaders, governors, and educators committed to anti-racism, equity, and systemic change.
Get your tickets here!