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Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing

Empowered Schools Community MATNetworks Event


25 September 2026
08.30-15.00
IP-City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich IP2 8SD

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

Welcome to our regional gathering in Ipswich—where high-impact strategic insights and executive networking come together for school and trust leaders across Suffolk and the East of England.

Join us for a dedicated day of peer support, actionable learning, and collaborative discussion as we explore “Empowering All to Flourish” and address the key strategic priorities facing education leaders today.

  • In partnership with: St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust
  • Chaired by: Tracey Caffull, CEO, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust

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

Tracey Caffull

CEO, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust

Caroline Dixon

Deputy Head of Partnerships, Supporting Education Group

Clare Flintoff

RISE Advisor for DfE, Director at Schools of Tomorrow

Steven Jeal

Executive Headteacher, Brampton, Bramfield & Ringstead Schools

Katie Hammond

Headteacher, Newmarket School

Sally Blunden

School Improvement Partner and Professional Coach, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan MAT

Mark Davis

Sales Director, Blue Apple Education

Paula Webster

Wellbeing Ambassador, PHW Tutoring

Iona Kelliher

Managing Director, Edurio

Andy Samways

School Improvement Partner

Mark Rowland

Teaching School Advisor, Unity MAT

Dominic Bristow

CEO & Founder, stylus

Matthew Cooke

Virtual School Headteacher, Suffolk County Council

Lucy Clarke

Co-Founder / COO, Empowered Schools & MATNetworks

  • 8 hours
  • In-person
  • Free

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