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Leadership Skills and Inclusion

Empowered Schools Community MATNetworks Event


24 September 2026
08.30-15.00
The Palms Hotel, Southend Arterial Rd Hornchurch, RM11 3UJ

Join Us in Havering!Empowered Schools Community — Powering MATNetworks Events

Get ready to connect, learn, and collaborate at our upcoming Havering regional gathering—where high-impact strategic learning and executive networking come together for school and trust leaders across the region!

Join us for a dedicated day of peer support, actionable insights, and genuine connection as we explore “The Power of Belonging” and tackle future leadership challenges together.

  • In partnership with: LIFE Education Trust
  • Chaired by: Julian Dutnall, CEO, LIFE Education Trust

If you would like to partner or exhibit with us at the event, please first contact Lucy Clarke at lucy@matnetworks.org

Julian Dutnall

CEO, Life Education Trust

Caroline Dixon

Deputy Head of Partnerships, Supporting Education Group

Louise Douglas

Chief People and Culture Officer, LIFE Education Trust

Nicola Bayliss

Executive Education Leader Equity and Inclusion

Angela Willis

SEND & Inclusion Consultant, Edvocation Services

Paul Hanmore

Founder, YouthShoots

Simon London

CEO, Empower Learning Academy Trust

John Morris (OBE)

Director of Academy Improvement for the Empower Learning Academy Trust

Anthony Sappong

Essex Education Inclusion Lead, Essex County Council

Mark Davis

Sales Director, Blue Apple Education

Lucy Clarke

Co-Founder / COO, Empowered Schools & MATNetworks

  • 8 hours
  • In-person
  • Free

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