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SUMMARY:Recognising Stress and Burnout: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like
DESCRIPTION:Four live masterclasses to help you understand stress\, navigate difficult moments and treat yourself with greater kindness. \nMost of us recognise the importance of looking after our physical health\, but our mental health deserves the same care and attention. \nThis unique four-part webinar series with Owen O’Kane\, psychotherapist\, former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times bestselling author\, offers a practical\, honest and refreshingly straightforward approach to supporting your mental wellbeing. \nOwen is known for his warm\, direct and down-to-earth style. There is no jargon\, no judgement and no toxic positivity. Instead\, each session offers practical tools\, honest conversation and space to reflect on how you are really doing. \nAcross the four masterclasses\, Owen explores challenges many of us experience throughout the year\, from recognising stress and burnout to managing the pressures of Christmas\, navigating the January slump and quietening our inner critic. \nFour topics. One series. A chance to put yourself first. \nThe series begins on Wednesday 18 November during National Self-Care Week\, the perfect time to move your mental health and wellbeing higher up the agenda. \nFlexible booking options \nEach masterclass can be booked individually\, allowing you to choose the sessions that feel most relevant to you. An individual masterclass costs £50 plus VAT. \nIf you would like to attend more than one session\, the more you book\, the more you save: \n\nTwo sessions: 10% discount\nThree sessions: 15% discount\nFull four-session series: 20% discount\, plus a free copy of Owen’s bestselling book\, Addicted to Anxiety.\n\nWhether you attend one masterclass or the full series\, you will receive access to the recording. If you cannot join live\, you can download it and watch at a time that suits you\, or revisit the session afterwards. \nThe masterclass series at a glance \nEach session is a 75-minute live masterclass with Owen\, held over lunchtime from 12.30 to 13:45. It is an opportunity to step away from the working day and spend some time focusing on yourself. \nEvery masterclass combines Owen’s practical\, honest and jargon-free approach to mental health with: \n\nGuided self-reflection exercises\nA guided meditation\nA live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask Owen your questions\nPractical ideas and tools you can continue using after the session\n\n  \nSession 1: Recognising Stress and Burnout: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like \n18 November at 12:30 \nOpening the series during National Self-Care Week\, this masterclass explores how to recognise the early warning signs of stress before they develop into burnout. \nOwen describes these signs as “fatigue signposting” — the physical\, emotional and behavioural signals we often overlook until we have run out of road. Using the image of an overwhelmed mind as a computer with too many windows open\, he offers a direct reminder that “martyrdom is highly overrated” and explores what meaningful\, sustainable self-care actually involves. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise the early signs of stress before they tip into burnout\nExplore Owen’s daily self-care needs list and identify what you may be missing\nLearn “Two to Zen”\, Owen’s two-minute emergency reset technique\nDevelop a shared language for the rest of the series\n\n  \nSession 2: Coping at Christmas: When You’re Not Feeling It but Everyone Else Seems to Be \n9 December at 12:30 \nChristmas often comes with an unspoken script: be cheerful\, relaxed and surrounded by loved ones. For many\, however\, it can bring anxiety\, difficult family dynamics and pressure to pretend everything is fine. \nThis masterclass explores the “ego mask” we wear when hiding how we really feel and reframes unhelpful habits as protective responses rather than personal failings. Owen offers practical ways to calm the threat response\, step out of anxiety loops and let go of comparisons with other people’s seemingly perfect Christmases. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand anxiety as a habit loop rather than a personality flaw\nLearn Owen’s technique for calming the threat response\nGive yourself permission not to perform being fine\nRecognise why comparing your Christmas with others’ can make things harder\n\n  \nSession 3: New Year Reset: Not Another ‘New Year\, New You’ Overhaul \n13 January 2027 at 12:30 \nJanuary can bring pressure to change everything at once\, often when energy and motivation are at their lowest. This masterclass offers a more grounded alternative: beginning with an honest acceptance of where you are rather than chasing an unrealistic “new you”. \nDrawing on his established New Year Reset masterclass and ideas from Addicted to Anxiety\, Owen explains in plain language why the start of the year can feel so difficult. He introduces practical routines for building resilience\, soothing stress and moving forwards at a more manageable pace. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand how stress works in clear\, everyday language\nLearn practical strategies for slowing down and doing less\nUse Owen’s pause–prioritise–proceed process on urgent or overwhelming days\nPractise a simple noticing exercise to support you through to March\n\nSession 4: Why We Love to Hate Ourselves \n10 March 2027 at 12:30 \nSelf-criticism can feel like the truth\, but it is often an old protective habit developed to keep us small\, safe and accepted. This masterclass offers a more compassionate way to understand your inner critic and recognise when its once well-intentioned voice is getting in your way. \nDrawing on Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\, the session explores the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think and feel. Through practical reflection\, including Owen’s ‘dinner party’ exercise\, you will learn to give every part of yourself a seat at the table and develop a gentler\, more supportive inner voice. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise self-criticism as an old habit rather than the truth\nExplore Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\nUse the ‘dinner party’ exercise to understand different parts of yourself\nDevelop a kinder internal voice to carry forwards\n\nReady to put your mental wellbeing first? \nChoose the masterclass that speaks to you or book the full series for the greatest value. Secure your place today and take a practical step towards feeling calmer\, more resilient and kinder to yourself.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/owen-okane-four-conversations-for-better-mental-health-2
CATEGORIES:Mental. Health,Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Re-Imagining Education: Action and Change with Integrity and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:How can your organisation respond to the enormous challenges of our current moment with integrity\, courage and imagination? How can your learning community become a place where alternative futures are not simply discussed\, but actively created? \nDelivered in partnership with The Bridge at Wellington College\, this innovative year-long professional learning programme is designed for educators\, leaders and practitioners working across schools\, colleges\, training providers and wider learning organisations who want to move beyond reacting to challenges and instead cultivate the conditions for meaningful\, lasting change. \nAs a taster of the programme\, Elke will lead a session at the 2026 UK Festival of Education exploring two urgent questions: How can educators respond to a world in crisis and create alternative futures in the present? and How can imagination be put to work in educational spaces as a catalyst for change? The session will offer insight into the wider module-based programme running throughout the 2026/27 academic year. \nThrough a blend of thought-provoking dialogue\, practical tools and collaborative inquiry\, participants will explore imaginative approaches to improvement and transformation\, shifting the focus from problem-solving and crisis intervention towards possibility\, purpose and integrity. \nOver 12 months\, participants will engage in two in-person and three online learning experiences\, supported by coaching\, peer collaboration and structured opportunities for reflection and discussion. All participants will also gain access to a dedicated community space on the EduScape platform\, enabling ongoing connection\, collaboration and resource sharing throughout the programme. \nParticipants will identify a challenge or opportunity within their own organisation and work collaboratively to co-design an imaginative and actionable change project. Whether focused on culture\, curriculum\, learner engagement\, wellbeing\, leadership or organisational development\, the programme will support participants to turn ideas into meaningful action. \nThe programme culminates with an opportunity to share reflections\, learning and impact at the 2027 Festival of Education\, showcasing how imagination can become a powerful force for transformation across schools\, colleges and training providers. \nRegister now and save £100 before end September
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/re-imagining-education-now-action-and-change-with-integrity-and-imagination
LOCATION:University of Birmingham\, Business School\, University House\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B15 2TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership and management,Teaching, learning and assessment
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SUMMARY:Winter Data and Funding Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College for a day of insights\, expertise\, and practical guidance. \nEducationScape’s Winter Data and Funding Conference 2026 is a focused\, one-day event designed specifically for data and funding professionals working across all aspects of further education and skills. Featuring a welcome and opening address from FE Week Editor Shane Chowen\, this event brings current policy updates together with compliance and funding guidance. \nThis event will bring together sector leaders\, funding specialists\, and assurance experts to explore the latest developments\, trends\, and challenges across post-16 education funding. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDepartment for Education (DfE) Funding Reviews and insights: stay informed with essential updates from the DfE\, including policy changes\, and funding reviews\, and how these affect colleges and training providers.\nCommon issues and how to avoid them: discover practical steps to avoid funding pitfalls\, with expert-led sessions focusing on real-world case studies and assurance findings.\nGuidance on useful support networks highlight some of the key challenges being faced by providers and how these can be overcome through strategic planning.\nCase studies from across the sector share helpful strategies and the positive impact these have on staff\, learners\, and the wider organisation.\nLive Q&A opportunities: engage with leading experts and ask your most pressing questions about funding data\, assurance\, and compliance.\n\n  \nKey sessions include: \n\nFunding assurance themes from 2025/26: Delivered by Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson\, RSM – get the inside track on the most common themes and issues arising from the latest round of DfE funding assurance reviews. This in-depth session will also look ahead to 2026/27\, offering early insights into expected assurance requirements and working papers.\nCollaborative Strategies for Funding Success: Learn how our host\, BMet college group\, adapts their organisational strategies to achieve what is required from regional funding challenges. Designed to share insights and useful solutions\, this session will provide scalable practices to maximise impact within your own organisation.\nBuilding Organisational Data Maturity: Discover how the use of Jisc’s Data Maturity Framework can help build stronger foundations for using data as a strategic asset. Drawing on sector insights\, practical ideas will be shared on how to improve reporting\, governance\, decision-making\, and organisational confidence in data.\nPDSAT for 2026/27: Delivered by Karl Bentley\, Director of Funding Assurance\, Validera – this session will focus on PDSAT developments for 2026/27 (subject to release)\, highlighting what to look for and how to prepare your data for audit readiness.\nFunding Rules Simplification: We welcome DWP’s Funding Delivery\, Work Based Skills Directorate\, who will focus on simplified rules\, with an update specifically on Learning Support and Subcontracting.\n\n  \nWho should attend? \nThe event is particularly useful for those involved in funding assurance or data management within further education colleges\, sixth form colleges\, training providers\, and adult education institutions\, including: \n\nMIS teams\nSenior Leaders\nFinance Directors\nFunding and Data Specialists\nCompliance Leads\nInternal Audit and Quality Teams\nFunding managers\nGovernors that are responsible for audit and financial oversight\n\n  \nVenue \nThis event will take place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College\, Birmingham\, B4 7PS. \nTravel information for the campus can be found here.  Please be aware that onsite parking is extremely limited\, however alternative parking is available locally at Millennium Point (B4 7AP). \n  \nThis is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in funding assurance and data compliance.   \nSpaces are limited\, so don’t miss out!  \n 
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/winter-data-and-funding-conference-2026
LOCATION:BMet – Matthew Boulton College\, 1 Jennens Rd\, Birmingham\, B4 7PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audit, Funding and MIS,Conference,Funding Assurance
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SUMMARY:AI Myths Busted: What every teacher needs to know about AI
DESCRIPTION:Register to join this free webinar presented by Ben Davies\, Computer Subject Lead\, BCS\, The Chartered Institute for IT to explore the most common myths about AI. \n  \nAI is changing Education fast\, but how much of what we hear about it is actually true? \n  \nCan AI really think and understand? Can you reliably spot when a pupil has used AI? Is it basically just a better version of Google? Are young people naturally better at using it than adults\, and can you trust an AI-generated answer if it sounds convincing? \n  \nIn this free interactive webinar\, we’ll put some of the most common myths about AI to the test.  Through practical examples\, live demonstrations and a few surprising AI failures\, we’ll explore what teachers really need to know about how AI works\, where its limitations lie\, and what this means for teaching and learning. \n  \nYou don’t need to be an AI expert – or even a regular AI user – to take part. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the technology\, some myths well and truly busted\, and greater confidence to make informed decisions about AI in your classroom and school. \nReserve your free place now. \n  \nIf you are unable to attend live\, register for the event to receive the recording.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/ai-myths-busted-what-every-teacher-needs-to-know-about-ai
CATEGORIES:AI,Data Protection,Digital technologies,Teaching, learning and assessment
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CREATED:20260914T134117Z
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SUMMARY:The Cybernetic Classmate and Me: AI Tools for the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join leading digital education expert Darren Coxon for this exclusive\, one-day training session at York College. \nThe Cybernetic Classmate and Me provides a comprehensive guide to integrating AI into your teaching and leadership practice\, maximising its benefits while protecting students and data. \nThis is a practical\, hands-on session exploring how AI can become a genuine teaching and learning partner. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll explore how AI is already transforming education enhancing efficiency\, improving learning outcomes\, and supporting teacher wellbeing. Discover how easy-to-use tools can streamline lesson planning\, automate administrative tasks\, and provide real-time feedback to help you better understand and support learners. \nWe start with the one skill that underpins everything\, treating the prompt as a specification\, not a question and the one safety rule that never changes: confidentiality decides the tool. \nImportantly\, this training will guide you through best practice for deploying AI safely and ethically. You’ll come away with a clear framework for responsible use\, including advice on GDPR compliance\, student data protection\, and how to maintain human-centred teaching values in a tech-enabled world \nFrom there\, participants work through immediately usable classroom workflows: building a grounded knowledge base in NotebookLM and turning it into podcasts\, video explainers\, mind maps\, flashcards and quizzes; generating differentiated resources\, social stories and readable adaptations; using voice and role play modes for retrieval practice; and quick wins for planning\, assessment and reporting. Every workflow is demonstrated live and mapped against data-protection expectations\, so participants leave knowing not just what works\, but what’s safe to use with which age group. \nAll prompts are provided as a copy-paste take-home resource.exploring the safe and secure use of artificial intelligence in schools and colleges. \nWho should attend? \nThis session is ideal for: \n\nSenior leaders and headteachers exploring AI strategy and governance\nClassroom teachers keen to integrate AI tools into daily teaching\nEdTech leads and digital champions supporting school-wide implementation\nFE professionals looking to enhance learner outcomes through innovation\nSafeguarding and data protection leads seeking clarity on secure deployment\n\n  \nWhether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to build on what you’ve already introduced\, this is your chance to gain practical insights\, tried-and-tested tools\, and expert guidance from one of the UK’s most influential voices in education and technology. \nBook now to secure your place. \nBook before 30 September to benefit from a 15% discount. \nTransform your teaching\, protect your learners\, and prepare for the future of education with confidence.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/the-cybernetic-classmate-and-me-ai-tools-for-the-classroom
CATEGORIES:AI,Data Protection,Digital technologies,Teaching, learning and assessment
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SUMMARY:Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Principles and Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Principles and Practice is aimed at individuals who wish maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation.  It provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in an internal quality assurance role. \nThe aim of the qualification is to enable learners to progress their careers within internal verification and moderation\, providing the knowledge and skills necessary for those who aspire to become moderators or verifiers. Learning outcomes are assessed using methods appropriate to the learner’s performance.\, and must include: \n\nobservation of performance\nexamining products of work\nquestioning\n\n  \nOur delivery team is widely recognised for raising standards in teaching\, assessment and verification across the sector. With extensive experience in leadership\, quality improvement\, and frontline practice\, we support providers to strengthen provision\, improve outcomes\, and embed a culture of excellence. \nThis qualification will begin through online study on Monday 30 November from 09:30-12:30 and be followed by further online delivery\, tutorial workshops\, plus continuous support and collaboration via our EduScape platform.  \n  \nEntry Guidance\nThere are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However\, learners will complete an initial assessment of their personal skills in English\, mathematics and ICT. \nThis qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+. \n  \nMode of Delivery\nThe qualification will be delivered online over 18 weeks. \n  \nProgression Opportunities\nLearners who complete this qualification may go on to further study in related areas such as: \n\nLevel 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice\nLevel 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice\n\n  \nCourse Duration\nWe expect you to complete this course within 12 months\, although most learners complete it within four to six months. \n  \nContact a member of the team to find out more or reserve your place on the course here.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/level-4-award-in-the-internal-quality-assurance-of-assessment-principles-and-practice
CATEGORIES:Quality assurance,Teaching, learning and assessment
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SUMMARY:Less Marking\, More Learning: Find Out More About Formative Action
DESCRIPTION:Could there be a different way to approach marking\, assessment and feedback that supports better learning while helping to reduce teacher workload? \n  \nCome and find out more in this free introductory webinar with Valentina Devid\, where you will have the opportunity to explore the principles of Formative Action\, learn about the Online Formative Action Course and find out more about the Less Marking Community. \n  \nValentina will introduce the approach\, explain what the course involves\, outline the benefits of becoming part of the community and share how it could support you and your organisation in rethinking assessment and feedback. \n  \nWhether you are a teacher\, lecturer\, education leader or involved in teaching and learning\, this is an opportunity to find out more\, hear directly from Valentina and ask any questions you may have. \n  \nCome along\, find out more and explore whether Formative Action and the Less Marking Community could be right for you and your organisation. \n  \nIf you are unable to join live\, sign up to receive the recording to watch on demand.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/less-marking-more-learning-find-out-more-about-formative-action
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Behaviour and attitudes,Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Initial teacher education,Teaching, learning and assessment,Work place training
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SUMMARY:Coping at Christmas: When You’re Not Feeling It but Everyone Else Seems to Be
DESCRIPTION:Four live masterclasses to help you understand stress\, navigate difficult moments and treat yourself with greater kindness. \nMost of us recognise the importance of looking after our physical health\, but our mental health deserves the same care and attention. \nThis unique four-part webinar series with Owen O’Kane\, psychotherapist\, former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times bestselling author\, offers a practical\, honest and refreshingly straightforward approach to supporting your mental wellbeing. \nOwen is known for his warm\, direct and down-to-earth style. There is no jargon\, no judgement and no toxic positivity. Instead\, each session offers practical tools\, honest conversation and space to reflect on how you are really doing. \nAcross the four masterclasses\, Owen explores challenges many of us experience throughout the year\, from recognising stress and burnout to managing the pressures of Christmas\, navigating the January slump and quietening our inner critic. \nFour topics. One series. A chance to put yourself first. \nThe series begins on Wednesday 18 November during National Self-Care Week\, the perfect time to move your mental health and wellbeing higher up the agenda. \nFlexible booking options \nEach masterclass can be booked individually\, allowing you to choose the sessions that feel most relevant to you. An individual masterclass costs £50 plus VAT. \nIf you would like to attend more than one session\, the more you book\, the more you save: \n\nTwo sessions: 10% discount\nThree sessions: 15% discount\nFull four-session series: 20% discount\, plus a free copy of Owen’s bestselling book\, Addicted to Anxiety.\n\nWhether you attend one masterclass or the full series\, you will receive access to the recording. If you cannot join live\, you can download it and watch at a time that suits you\, or revisit the session afterwards. \nThe masterclass series at a glance \nEach session is a 75-minute live masterclass with Owen\, held over lunchtime from 12.30 to 13:45. It is an opportunity to step away from the working day and spend some time focusing on yourself. \nEvery masterclass combines Owen’s practical\, honest and jargon-free approach to mental health with: \n\nGuided self-reflection exercises\nA guided meditation\nA live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask Owen your questions\nPractical ideas and tools you can continue using after the session\n\n  \nSession 1: Recognising Stress and Burnout: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like \n18 November at 12:30 \nOpening the series during National Self-Care Week\, this masterclass explores how to recognise the early warning signs of stress before they develop into burnout. \nOwen describes these signs as “fatigue signposting” — the physical\, emotional and behavioural signals we often overlook until we have run out of road. Using the image of an overwhelmed mind as a computer with too many windows open\, he offers a direct reminder that “martyrdom is highly overrated” and explores what meaningful\, sustainable self-care actually involves. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise the early signs of stress before they tip into burnout\nExplore Owen’s daily self-care needs list and identify what you may be missing\nLearn “Two to Zen”\, Owen’s two-minute emergency reset technique\nDevelop a shared language for the rest of the series\n\n  \nSession 2: Coping at Christmas: When You’re Not Feeling It but Everyone Else Seems to Be \n9 December at 12:30 \nChristmas often comes with an unspoken script: be cheerful\, relaxed and surrounded by loved ones. For many\, however\, it can bring anxiety\, difficult family dynamics and pressure to pretend everything is fine. \nThis masterclass explores the “ego mask” we wear when hiding how we really feel and reframes unhelpful habits as protective responses rather than personal failings. Owen offers practical ways to calm the threat response\, step out of anxiety loops and let go of comparisons with other people’s seemingly perfect Christmases. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand anxiety as a habit loop rather than a personality flaw\nLearn Owen’s technique for calming the threat response\nGive yourself permission not to perform being fine\nRecognise why comparing your Christmas with others’ can make things harder\n\n  \nSession 3: New Year Reset: Not Another ‘New Year\, New You’ Overhaul \n13 January 2027 at 12:30 \nJanuary can bring pressure to change everything at once\, often when energy and motivation are at their lowest. This masterclass offers a more grounded alternative: beginning with an honest acceptance of where you are rather than chasing an unrealistic “new you”. \nDrawing on his established New Year Reset masterclass and ideas from Addicted to Anxiety\, Owen explains in plain language why the start of the year can feel so difficult. He introduces practical routines for building resilience\, soothing stress and moving forwards at a more manageable pace. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand how stress works in clear\, everyday language\nLearn practical strategies for slowing down and doing less\nUse Owen’s pause–prioritise–proceed process on urgent or overwhelming days\nPractise a simple noticing exercise to support you through to March\n\nSession 4: Why We Love to Hate Ourselves \n10 March 2027 at 12:30 \nSelf-criticism can feel like the truth\, but it is often an old protective habit developed to keep us small\, safe and accepted. This masterclass offers a more compassionate way to understand your inner critic and recognise when its once well-intentioned voice is getting in your way. \nDrawing on Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\, the session explores the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think and feel. Through practical reflection\, including Owen’s ‘dinner party’ exercise\, you will learn to give every part of yourself a seat at the table and develop a gentler\, more supportive inner voice. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise self-criticism as an old habit rather than the truth\nExplore Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\nUse the ‘dinner party’ exercise to understand different parts of yourself\nDevelop a kinder internal voice to carry forwards\n\nReady to put your mental wellbeing first? \nChoose the masterclass that speaks to you or book the full series for the greatest value. Secure your place today and take a practical step towards feeling calmer\, more resilient and kinder to yourself.
URL:https://educationscape.com/training/owen-okane-masterclass#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Mental. Health,Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:New Year Reset: Not Another ‘New Year\, New You’ Overhaul
DESCRIPTION:Four live masterclasses to help you understand stress\, navigate difficult moments and treat yourself with greater kindness. \nMost of us recognise the importance of looking after our physical health\, but our mental health deserves the same care and attention. \nThis unique four-part webinar series with Owen O’Kane\, psychotherapist\, former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times bestselling author\, offers a practical\, honest and refreshingly straightforward approach to supporting your mental wellbeing. \nOwen is known for his warm\, direct and down-to-earth style. There is no jargon\, no judgement and no toxic positivity. Instead\, each session offers practical tools\, honest conversation and space to reflect on how you are really doing. \nAcross the four masterclasses\, Owen explores challenges many of us experience throughout the year\, from recognising stress and burnout to managing the pressures of Christmas\, navigating the January slump and quietening our inner critic. \nFour topics. One series. A chance to put yourself first. \nThe series begins on Wednesday 18 November during National Self-Care Week\, the perfect time to move your mental health and wellbeing higher up the agenda. \nFlexible booking options \nEach masterclass can be booked individually\, allowing you to choose the sessions that feel most relevant to you. An individual masterclass costs £50 plus VAT. \nIf you would like to attend more than one session\, the more you book\, the more you save: \n\nTwo sessions: 10% discount\nThree sessions: 15% discount\nFull four-session series: 20% discount\, plus a free copy of Owen’s bestselling book\, Addicted to Anxiety.\n\nWhether you attend one masterclass or the full series\, you will receive access to the recording. If you cannot join live\, you can download it and watch at a time that suits you\, or revisit the session afterwards. \nThe masterclass series at a glance \nEach session is a 75-minute live masterclass with Owen\, held over lunchtime from 12.30 to 13:45. It is an opportunity to step away from the working day and spend some time focusing on yourself. \nEvery masterclass combines Owen’s practical\, honest and jargon-free approach to mental health with: \n\nGuided self-reflection exercises\nA guided meditation\nA live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask Owen your questions\nPractical ideas and tools you can continue using after the session\n\n  \nSession 1: Recognising Stress and Burnout: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like \n18 November at 12:30 \nOpening the series during National Self-Care Week\, this masterclass explores how to recognise the early warning signs of stress before they develop into burnout. \nOwen describes these signs as “fatigue signposting” — the physical\, emotional and behavioural signals we often overlook until we have run out of road. Using the image of an overwhelmed mind as a computer with too many windows open\, he offers a direct reminder that “martyrdom is highly overrated” and explores what meaningful\, sustainable self-care actually involves. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise the early signs of stress before they tip into burnout\nExplore Owen’s daily self-care needs list and identify what you may be missing\nLearn “Two to Zen”\, Owen’s two-minute emergency reset technique\nDevelop a shared language for the rest of the series\n\n  \nSession 2: Coping at Christmas: When You’re Not Feeling It but Everyone Else Seems to Be \n9 December at 12:30 \nChristmas often comes with an unspoken script: be cheerful\, relaxed and surrounded by loved ones. For many\, however\, it can bring anxiety\, difficult family dynamics and pressure to pretend everything is fine. \nThis masterclass explores the “ego mask” we wear when hiding how we really feel and reframes unhelpful habits as protective responses rather than personal failings. Owen offers practical ways to calm the threat response\, step out of anxiety loops and let go of comparisons with other people’s seemingly perfect Christmases. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand anxiety as a habit loop rather than a personality flaw\nLearn Owen’s technique for calming the threat response\nGive yourself permission not to perform being fine\nRecognise why comparing your Christmas with others’ can make things harder\n\n  \nSession 3: New Year Reset: Not Another ‘New Year\, New You’ Overhaul \n13 January 2027 at 12:30 \nJanuary can bring pressure to change everything at once\, often when energy and motivation are at their lowest. This masterclass offers a more grounded alternative: beginning with an honest acceptance of where you are rather than chasing an unrealistic “new you”. \nDrawing on his established New Year Reset masterclass and ideas from Addicted to Anxiety\, Owen explains in plain language why the start of the year can feel so difficult. He introduces practical routines for building resilience\, soothing stress and moving forwards at a more manageable pace. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand how stress works in clear\, everyday language\nLearn practical strategies for slowing down and doing less\nUse Owen’s pause–prioritise–proceed process on urgent or overwhelming days\nPractise a simple noticing exercise to support you through to March\n\nSession 4: Why We Love to Hate Ourselves \n10 March 2027 at 12:30 \nSelf-criticism can feel like the truth\, but it is often an old protective habit developed to keep us small\, safe and accepted. This masterclass offers a more compassionate way to understand your inner critic and recognise when its once well-intentioned voice is getting in your way. \nDrawing on Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\, the session explores the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think and feel. Through practical reflection\, including Owen’s ‘dinner party’ exercise\, you will learn to give every part of yourself a seat at the table and develop a gentler\, more supportive inner voice. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise self-criticism as an old habit rather than the truth\nExplore Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\nUse the ‘dinner party’ exercise to understand different parts of yourself\nDevelop a kinder internal voice to carry forwards\n\nReady to put your mental wellbeing first? \nChoose the masterclass that speaks to you or book the full series for the greatest value. Secure your place today and take a practical step towards feeling calmer\, more resilient and kinder to yourself.
URL:https://educationscape.com/training/owen-okane-masterclass#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Mental. Health,Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Midlands Inclusion and Belonging Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nJoin us for our Midlands Inclusion and Belonging Summit\, hosted at Burton and South Derbyshire College. This flagship event brings together school and college leaders\, educators\, support staff\, and apprenticeship providers to translate inclusive vision into measurable impact. \nAligned closely with current regulatory guidance\, the summit focuses on meeting the needs of all learners and embedding a culture of true belonging across primary\, secondary\, post-16\, and apprenticeship provision. \nLearn directly from practitioners\, specialists\, and national experts to gain evidence-informed\, practical insights. You will return to your organisation equipped to ensure your classroom and workplace delivery provides high-quality education\, strong personal development\, and positive outcomes for every learner. \n  \nWhy this summit matters now \nMeeting regulatory requirements and national guidance is vital\, with true impact going far beyond compliance.  Today’s providers  must demonstrate how a culture of inclusion and learner wellbeing is embedded across every aspect of delivery. \nThis summit offers a dedicated space to learn\, collaborate\, and address key challenges: \n\nDefining Belonging: What does a genuinely inclusive setting look like across classroom and work-based environments?\nDriving Outcomes: How do inclusive cultures systematically improve attendance\, behaviour\, and academic achievement?\nSustaining Engagement: How do we protect vulnerable learners during key transition points?\n\n  \nBy focusing on belonging as a driver for success\, this event offers guidance and support\, enabling you to create spaces where all learners can become more confident\, stay focused and reach their full potential. \n  \nA joined-up conversation across education and training \nOne of the defining strengths of this summit is its focus on cross-phase perspectives. With inclusion not resetting when a learner transitions between primary and secondary education\, or into college or onto an apprenticeship\, neither should our approaches. \nThroughout the day\, you will gain practical strategies and learn directly from \n\n\nSchool leaders and inclusion specialists \n\n\nCollege and post-16 practitioners \n\n\nApprenticeship providers and workplace learning specialists \n\n\nResearchers\, sector experts\, and national charities \n\n\nTogether we will explore how consistency and embedded approaches to empathy\, purpose\, and a culture of belonging can support learners across all key stages and post-16 provision\, particularly at critical points of transition where disengagement\, outside influences and vulnerability are most likely. \n  \nWhat you’ll gain from attending \nWith an agenda that is designed to drive real change through practical\, thought-provoking concepts\, those attending will: \n\nGain clear\, evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately\nDevelop a deeper understanding of how belonging underpins behaviour\, attendance and wellbeing\nStrengthen your confidence in responding to broader regulatory and quality assurance expectations\nLearn how to better support disadvantaged learners and those with additional needs\nConnect with peers across primary\, secondary\, post-16\, and apprenticeship settings facing similar challenges.\n\n  \nYou will leave not only inspired\, but equipped with impactful tools\, language and strategies that can be shared across your teams. \n  \nA whole-community approach to inclusion \nA central theme of the summit is that belonging cannot be created solely by one role or a department\, instead it is a multi-faceted approach with contributions vital from key stakeholders including: \n\nEducators and leaders\nPastoral and support teams\nParents and carers\nLearners themselves\nEmployers\, communities\, and other external partners\n\n  \nWhat to expect on the day \nThis event will focus on real-world insights from experts and providers\, with a particular focus the importance of positive transitions\, social mobility and current challenges. There will be multiple opportunities to ask questions\, as well as time to collaborate\, discuss and network with your peers. \nChaired by Schools Week Deputy Editor\, Samantha Booth\, the day will include a host of inputs from leaders and educators from across the sector.   We are currently finalising the full programme for the day\, so watch this space for more information coming soon. \nThis is not just about understanding the problem\, it’s about acting on it. \n  \nVenue \nThis event will take place at Burton and South Derbyshire College\, Lichfield St\, Burton-on-Trent\, DE14 3RL \nCar parking is available at Fleet Street Car Park\, 1 Green Street\, DE14 3RT. \nPlease note: Parking charges apply between 8:00am and 8:00pm. \n  \nWhat our previous attendees have said: \n‘Thank you for the opportunity to have time out at a great event.’ \n‘The Inclusion and Belonging summit was a seamless event\, with sector specialists openly sharing their experiences and successes.’ \n‘The summit provided timely insights that will directly inform our upcoming supported internship programme.’ \n‘ I now have a better understanding of the challenges across the different sectors in education and the good practice that is happening’ \n  \nDon’t miss out. Save 20% with our early booking discount available until Friday 30 October 2026. Reserve your place here. \nGroup booking discounts are also available\, please email a member of the team for more information.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/midlands-inclusion-and-belonging-summit
LOCATION:Burton and South Derbyshire College
CATEGORIES:Behaviour and attitudes,Equity and Inclusion,Mental. Health,Quality assurance,Safeguarding,SEND/LLDD,Teaching, learning and assessment,Wellbeing,Wellbeing and mental health
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SUMMARY:Level 3 Award in Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification designed for individuals who want to begin a career in teaching or training. It is suitable for a wide range of trainee teachers\, including those who are not yet teaching\, those currently delivering training\, and assessors who would like to gain a recognised qualification that introduces them to teaching. \nThe qualification aims to prepare learners for employment and support progression into a teaching or training role within the workplace. \nOur delivery team is widely recognised for raising standards in teaching\, learning and assessment across the sector. With extensive experience in leadership\, quality improvement\, and frontline practice\, we support providers to strengthen provision\, improve outcomes\, and embed a culture of excellence. \nThis qualification will begin through online study on Wednesday 10 February 2027 from 09:30-16:30 and be followed by further online delivery\, tutorial workshops\, online microteaches\, plus continuous support and collaboration via our EduScape platform.  \nEntry Guidance\nThere are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However\, learners will complete an initial assessment of their personal skills in English\, mathematics and ICT. \nThis qualification is suitable for learners aged 18+. \nMode of Delivery\nThe qualification will be delivered online over 12 weeks. \nProgression Opportunities\nLearners who complete this qualification may go on to further study in related areas such as: \n• IAO Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training\n• Assessor and Verifier Qualifications \nCourse Duration\nWe expect you to complete this course within 12 months\, although most learners complete it within 4–6 months. \nContact a member of the team to find out more or reserve your place on the course here.  \n 
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/level-3-award-in-education-and-training-2
CATEGORIES:Online,Qualifications,Teaching, learning and assessment
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SUMMARY:Navigating Subcontracting: Rules\, Readiness\, and Realities
DESCRIPTION:With several key operational\, compliance\, and regulatory shifts in subcontracted provision on the horizon\, staying informed about these changes and understanding what they mean for your organisation is essential. \n\n\nTo help you navigate the changing landscape\, EducationScape is delighted to welcome back Karl Bentley\, Validera and Mark Taylor\, Shakespeare Martineau.  We are also delighted to be joined by SCL’s Chief Education Officer\, Stuart Allen\, who will offer practical provider insights into assuring quality guidelines within subcontract management. \n\n\nDesigned to help you review and refresh your approach to due diligence\, subcontracting\, and compliance\, this online session will update your understanding of current subcontracting rules across Further Education and Skills\, offering both regulatory guidance and real-world provider perspectives. \nWhat You’ll Gain from Attending \n\nPractical Subcontracting Guidance: Clear\, actionable approaches to meeting current subcontracting requirements.\nRegulatory and Legal Standards: Key insights into subcontracting standards\, funding rules\, ILR data\, and audit preparation.\nRegulatory Readiness: First-hand perspectives on how providers prepare for auditing\, inspection and other regulatory requirements expected for subcontracted provision.\nStakeholder and Oversight Management: Practical methods for managing relationships with regulators\, subcontractors\, and employers while building confidence in due diligence\, contracts\, and ongoing oversight.\nInteractive Q&A: An opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from current practice.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis session is designed for anyone managing subcontracted provision or overseeing quality and funding processes across sixth forms\, colleges\, Independent Training Providers (ITPs)\, HE institutions\, and local authorities\, including: \n\nFinance leaders and managers\nCompliance leads\nQuality and audit managers\nData specialists\nMIS and funding teams\n\n  \nWhether it’s understanding complex funding rules\, managing everyday delivery realities\, or preparing for upcoming audits\, this session will provide you with the practical answers you need. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to be fully informed. Book your place now! \nJoin live or watch later on demand at a time that suits you. \n\n  \nIntroducing EducationScape’s Data and Funding Community \n\nDo you want to be kept informed and part of a community dedicated to FE and Skills data and funding?  If so\, we are excited to launch our Data and Funding Community. \nFor an annual subscription of £499 per person\, you will receive a range of exclusive benefits: \n\nStay ahead of changes to education funding\, policy and regulation.\nHear directly from sector leaders\, policymakers and funding experts.\nAttend two exclusive in-person community events each year.\nJoin regular webinars with key partners and influential organisations.\nConnect with peers to share insight\, challenges and best practice.\nMake more informed\, evidence-led strategic decisions.\n\n  \nTo find out more and join us individually\, use this link. \nAs well as individual memberships\, team subscriptions are also available.  Find out more by contacting a member of our team.  Email: training@educationscape.com
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/navigating-subcontracting-rules-readiness-and-realities
CATEGORIES:Audit, Funding and MIS,Quality Assurance Network
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SUMMARY:Why We Love to Hate Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:Four live masterclasses to help you understand stress\, navigate difficult moments and treat yourself with greater kindness. \nMost of us recognise the importance of looking after our physical health\, but our mental health deserves the same care and attention. \nThis unique four-part webinar series with Owen O’Kane\, psychotherapist\, former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times bestselling author\, offers a practical\, honest and refreshingly straightforward approach to supporting your mental wellbeing. \nOwen is known for his warm\, direct and down-to-earth style. There is no jargon\, no judgement and no toxic positivity. Instead\, each session offers practical tools\, honest conversation and space to reflect on how you are really doing. \nAcross the four masterclasses\, Owen explores challenges many of us experience throughout the year\, from recognising stress and burnout to managing the pressures of Christmas\, navigating the January slump and quietening our inner critic. \nFour topics. One series. A chance to put yourself first. \nThe series begins on Wednesday 18 November during National Self-Care Week\, the perfect time to move your mental health and wellbeing higher up the agenda. \nFlexible booking options \nEach masterclass can be booked individually\, allowing you to choose the sessions that feel most relevant to you. An individual masterclass costs £50 plus VAT. \nIf you would like to attend more than one session\, the more you book\, the more you save: \n\nTwo sessions: 10% discount\nThree sessions: 15% discount\nFull four-session series: 20% discount\, plus a free copy of Owen’s bestselling book\, Addicted to Anxiety.\n\nWhether you attend one masterclass or the full series\, you will receive access to the recording. If you cannot join live\, you can download it and watch at a time that suits you\, or revisit the session afterwards. \nThe masterclass series at a glance \nEach session is a 75-minute live masterclass with Owen\, held over lunchtime from 12.30 to 13:45. It is an opportunity to step away from the working day and spend some time focusing on yourself. \nEvery masterclass combines Owen’s practical\, honest and jargon-free approach to mental health with: \n\nGuided self-reflection exercises\nA guided meditation\nA live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask Owen your questions\nPractical ideas and tools you can continue using after the session\n\n  \nSession 1: Recognising Stress and Burnout: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like \n18 November at 12:30 \nOpening the series during National Self-Care Week\, this masterclass explores how to recognise the early warning signs of stress before they develop into burnout. \nOwen describes these signs as “fatigue signposting” — the physical\, emotional and behavioural signals we often overlook until we have run out of road. Using the image of an overwhelmed mind as a computer with too many windows open\, he offers a direct reminder that “martyrdom is highly overrated” and explores what meaningful\, sustainable self-care actually involves. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise the early signs of stress before they tip into burnout\nExplore Owen’s daily self-care needs list and identify what you may be missing\nLearn “Two to Zen”\, Owen’s two-minute emergency reset technique\nDevelop a shared language for the rest of the series\n\n  \nSession 2: Coping at Christmas: When You’re Not Feeling It but Everyone Else Seems to Be \n9 December at 12:30 \nChristmas often comes with an unspoken script: be cheerful\, relaxed and surrounded by loved ones. For many\, however\, it can bring anxiety\, difficult family dynamics and pressure to pretend everything is fine. \nThis masterclass explores the “ego mask” we wear when hiding how we really feel and reframes unhelpful habits as protective responses rather than personal failings. Owen offers practical ways to calm the threat response\, step out of anxiety loops and let go of comparisons with other people’s seemingly perfect Christmases. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand anxiety as a habit loop rather than a personality flaw\nLearn Owen’s technique for calming the threat response\nGive yourself permission not to perform being fine\nRecognise why comparing your Christmas with others’ can make things harder\n\n  \nSession 3: New Year Reset: Not Another ‘New Year\, New You’ Overhaul \n13 January 2027 at 12:30 \nJanuary can bring pressure to change everything at once\, often when energy and motivation are at their lowest. This masterclass offers a more grounded alternative: beginning with an honest acceptance of where you are rather than chasing an unrealistic “new you”. \nDrawing on his established New Year Reset masterclass and ideas from Addicted to Anxiety\, Owen explains in plain language why the start of the year can feel so difficult. He introduces practical routines for building resilience\, soothing stress and moving forwards at a more manageable pace. \nKey takeaways \n\nUnderstand how stress works in clear\, everyday language\nLearn practical strategies for slowing down and doing less\nUse Owen’s pause–prioritise–proceed process on urgent or overwhelming days\nPractise a simple noticing exercise to support you through to March\n\nSession 4: Why We Love to Hate Ourselves \n10 March 2027 at 12:30 \nSelf-criticism can feel like the truth\, but it is often an old protective habit developed to keep us small\, safe and accepted. This masterclass offers a more compassionate way to understand your inner critic and recognise when its once well-intentioned voice is getting in your way. \nDrawing on Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\, the session explores the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think and feel. Through practical reflection\, including Owen’s ‘dinner party’ exercise\, you will learn to give every part of yourself a seat at the table and develop a gentler\, more supportive inner voice. \nKey takeaways \n\nRecognise self-criticism as an old habit rather than the truth\nExplore Owen’s Seven Deadly Sins framework\nUse the ‘dinner party’ exercise to understand different parts of yourself\nDevelop a kinder internal voice to carry forwards\n\nReady to put your mental wellbeing first? \nChoose the masterclass that speaks to you or book the full series for the greatest value. Secure your place today and take a practical step towards feeling calmer\, more resilient and kinder to yourself.
URL:https://educationscape.com/training/owen-okane-masterclass#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Mental. Health,Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:South West Inclusion and Belonging Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for EducationScape’s South West Inclusion and Belonging Summit \nFollowing the success of our previous summit\, don’t miss your opportunity to join us for this flagship event designed for school and college leaders\, educators\, support staff\, and apprenticeship providers. \nDesigned to help you translate inclusive vision into measurable impact\, this summit is closely aligned with current regulatory guidance. It focuses on meeting the needs of all learners and embedding a culture of true belonging across primary\, secondary\, post-16\, and apprenticeship provision. \nIt offers an opportunity to learn directly from practitioners\, specialists\, and national experts. You will gain evidence-informed\, practical insights that ensure your delivery across both classroom and workplace settings provides high-quality education\, strong personal development\, and positive outcomes for every learner. \n  \nWhy this summit matters now \nMeeting regulatory requirements and national guidance is vital\, but true impact goes far beyond compliance. Today’s providers must demonstrate how inclusion\, culture\, and learner wellbeing are embedded across every level of delivery. \nThis summit offers a dedicated space to reflect\, collaborate\, and address key challenges: \n\nDefining Belonging: What does a genuinely inclusive setting look like across classroom and work-based environments?\nDriving Outcomes: How do inclusive cultures systematically improve attendance\, behaviour\, and academic achievement?\nSustaining Engagement: How do we protect vulnerable learners during key transition points?\n\n  \nBy focusing on belonging as a driver of success\, this event supports you in creating spaces where all learners can build confidence\, stay engaged\, and achieve their full potential. \n  \nA joined-up conversation across education and training \nOne of the defining strengths of this summit is its cross-phase perspective. Inclusion does not reset when a learner moves between schools\, transitions to college\, or starts an apprenticeship\, and neither should our approach. \nThroughout the day\, you will hear from: \n\nSchool leaders and inclusion specialists\nCollege and post-16 practitioners\nApprenticeship providers and workplace learning specialists\nResearchers\, sector experts\, and national charities\n\nWith dedicated time for delegates to consider\, discuss\, and contribute\, together we will explore how consistent approaches to culture\, empathy\, and purpose can support learners across all key stages and post-16 provision\, particularly at critical transition points where vulnerability and disengagement are most likely. \n  \nWhat you’ll gain from attending \nDesigned to drive real change\, this practical\, thought-provoking event equips you to: \n\nGain clear\, evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately\nDevelop a deeper understanding of how belonging underpins behaviour\, attendance and wellbeing\nStrengthen your confidence in responding to meeting broader regulatory and quality assurance expectations\nLearn how to better support disadvantaged learners and those with additional needs\nConnect with peers across primary\, secondary\, post-16\, and apprenticeship settings facing similar challenges.\n\n  \nYou will leave not only inspired\, but equipped with impactful tools\, language and strategies that can be shared across your teams. \n  \nA whole-community approach to inclusion \nA central theme of the summit is that belonging cannot be created by one role or department alone. Sessions will explore inclusion through a multi-faceted lens\, recognising the vital contribution of: \n\nEducators and leaders\nParents and carers\nLearners themselves\nCommunities\, employers and external partners.\n\n  \nWe will also dedicate time to examining the power of parental engagement\, particularly for learners navigating transition\, disadvantage or disengagement. \n  \nWhat to expect on the day \nThis event will focus on real-world insights from experts and providers\, with a particular focus the importance of positive transitions\, social mobility and current challenges. There will be multiple opportunities to ask questions\, as well as time to collaborate\, discuss and network with your peers. \nWe are currently finalising the full programme for the day. Chaired by FE Week Editor Shane Chowen\, the event already features several key sessions\, including: \n\nAn opening address from Marc Rowland\, Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Learners Adviser\, Unity Schools Partnership\nGuidance and direction from The Reach Foundation’s Regional Director for the South West\, Mohamed Abdallah\nAn update on current strategic direction from Emma Mills\, Head of Teaching and Learning Development\, Truro and Penwith College.\n\n  \nMore speakers will be announced over the coming weeks\, so watch this space for more information. \nThis is not just about understanding the problem\, it’s about acting on it. \n  \nWhat our previous attendees have said: \n‘Thank you for the opportunity to have time out at a great event.’ \n‘The Inclusion and Belonging summit was a seamless event\, with sector specialists openly sharing their experiences and successes.’ \n‘The summit provided timely insights that will directly inform our upcoming supported internship programme.’ \n‘ I now have a better understanding of the challenges across the different sectors in education and the good practice that is happening’ \n  \nDon’t miss out. save 20% with our early booking discount\, available until Friday 30 October 2026. \nGroup booking discounts are also available\, please email a member of the team for more information.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/south-west-inclusion-and-belonging-summit
LOCATION:Truro and Penwith College\, College Road\, Truro\, Cornwall\, TR1 3XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Behaviour and attitudes,Equity and Inclusion,Mental. Health,Quality assurance,Safeguarding,SEND/LLDD,Teaching, learning and assessment,Wellbeing,Wellbeing and mental health
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