Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing
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
Future of Inclusion and Leadership
Join Us in Basildon!
Empowered Schools Community Powering MATNetworks Events
Get ready to connect, learn, and collaborate at our upcoming Basildon regional gathering—where high-impact learning and executive networking come together for school and trust leaders across Essex!
Join us for a dedicated day of peer support, strategic insights, and genuine connection as we build a strong, collaborative community together.
- In partnership with: South Essex Academy Trust
- Chaired by: Catherine Stalham, CEO, South Essex Academy Trust
If you would like to partner or exhibit with us at the event, please first contact Lucy Clarke at lucy@matnetworks.org
Catherine Stalham
CEO, South Essex Academy Trust
Clare Flintoff
RISE Advisor for DfE
Andy Hodgkinson
CEO, Zenith Multi Academy Trust
Katy Kollasch
Dare to Lead Facilitator / Transformative Education Leader
Mark Davis
Sales Director, Blue Apple Education
Lucy Clarke
Co-Founder / COO, MATNetworks and Empowered Schools Community
Holiday Inn Basildon England SS14 3DG
- 8 hours
- In-person
- Free
Leadership Challenges: Preparing for the Future
Join us at MATNetworks - Shrewsbury for a day of networking, learning, and fun in the heart of the West Midlands!
MATNetworks – Shrewsbury in partnership with Empower Multi Academy Trust
Leadership Challenges – Preparing for the Future
Venue: The Sovereign Suite, Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Carla Whelan
CEO, Empower Multi-Academy Trust
Lucy Clarke
MATNetworks Co-founder / Head of Operations
Mark Davis
Director - Blue Apple Education
Shrewsbury Town Football Club,
Shrewsbury, England
- 8 hours
- In-person
- Free
Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing
Get ready to connect, learn, and grow with MATNetworks - Derby, where networking opportunities await!
Join us at MATNetworks – Derby for a day of networking, learning, and fun in the heart of the East Midlands!
MATNetworks – Derby in partnership with
Affinity Learning Partnership
- Chaired by: Kathy Hardy, CEO, Affinity Learning Partnership
Free to all who work in education and if you wanted to partner / exhibit with us at the event please first contact lucy@matnetworks.org
Kathy Hardy
CEO, Affinity Learning Partnership
Lucy Clarke
MATNetworks Co-founder / Head of Operations
Mark Davies
Director - Blue Apple Education
Reach Conference Centre
Riverside Court
Derby DE24 8JN
- 8 hours
- In-person
- Free
Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing
Connect, learn & grow at MATNetworks Colchester!Join us at MATNetworks - Colchester for a day of networking, learning, and fun—meet fellow leaders and aspiring leaders to build your network of support.
MATNetworks – Colchester Regional Network in partnership with THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST.
- Event Theme: Inclusion & SEND
- Chaired by: Emma Wigmore, CEO, THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Free to all who work in education. If you would like to partner or exhibit with us at the event, please first contact lucy@matnetworks.org.
Emma Wigmore
CEO, the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
Lucy Clarke
MATNetworks Co-founder
Mark Davis
Director, Blue Apple Education
Colchester Rugby Club
Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm Way
Colchester CO4 5YX
- 8 hours
- In-person
- Free
Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing
Get ready to connect, learn, and grow with The Empowered Schools Community – Hull, where high-impact networking and strategic collaboration await!
Join us for a powerful day of connection, practical learning, and shared growth in the heart of Yorkshire & Humber!
Inclusion, SEND & Wellbeing – Hull Regional Event
Connecting Leaders, Shaping the Future
Brought to you by The Empowered Schools Community
Chaired by: Regional Education Leaders (Full Chair & Speaker Lineup Announced Soon)
On 15th October 2026, we are bringing together education leaders across Yorkshire & Humber for a dedicated day focused on driving sustainable SEND provision, embedding inclusive practice, and nurturing leadership wellbeing. Expect keynote insights, practical sessions, and high-value networking designed to inspire and equip leaders to create cultures where both pupils and staff flourish.
Free to all who work in education.
If you want to partner or exhibit with us at the event, please first contact lucy@matnetworks.org.
Paul Hanmore
Founder, YouthShoots
Dr Mark Cox
Founder, Orli Health
Hannah Wilson
Former Headteacher / Founder and Director of the Belonging Effect
Caroline Dixon
Deputy Head of Partnerships, Supporting Education Group
Lucy Clarke
Co-Founder / COO, Empowered Schools & MATNetworks
Mark Davis
Sales Director - Blue Apple Education
- 8 hours
- In-person
The new DfE supply framework:
Join us to hear why this is not just a procurement change, but a shift towards greater control, transparency and accountability across supply staffing.
DfE commercial strategy lead Beth Lord and James Moreton, commercial lead for GCA, will help us unpick the new Government Commercial Agency framework and how it aims to rebalance the market, with practical takeaways that help you make informed decisions that benefit your school and Trust communities.
Beth Lord
Commercial Strategy Lead Department for Education
James Moreton
Commercial Lead at GCA
Online
- 45 minutes
- Online
- Free
Leadership Skills and Inclusion
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
Resilience: Strategy, Leadership & Inclusion
Get ready to connect, learn, and grow with MATNetworks - Kent, where networking opportunities await!
Join us at Empowered Schools MATNetworks – Kent for a day of networking, learning, and fun – meet fellow leaders and aspiring leaders and build your network of support.
Empowered Schools MATNetworks – Kent Regional Network in partnership with
The Primary First Trust
- Chaired by: Lorna Hamilton, CEO, The Primary First Trust
Free to all who work in education and if you wanted to partner / exhibit with us at the event please first contact lucy@matnetworks.org
Lorna Hamilton
CEO, The Primary First Trust
Eastgate Church,
141 Springhead Parkway
Northfleet DA11 8AD
- 8 hours
- In-person
