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
16:00–16:08 Dr Nicole Ponsford Opening framing
16:08–16:18 Amit Singh Kalley Digital identity & online agency
16:18–16:28 Dr Anita Devi Learner voice & problem-solving
16:28–16:38 Happy Confident Co. Belonging & emotional conditions for learning
16:38–16:48 Matthew Savage Ethical data & visibility
16:48–16:58 Ruth Simmonds / TACaccess Participatory systems & inclusive access
16:58–17:25 Panel Q&A with all speakersShared reflection
17:25–17:30 Dr Nicole Ponsford Closing reflections & call to action
