Inclusive leadership at all levels

CST SEND and Inclusion Summit 2024
Thursday 9 May 2024, Birmingham Conference and Events Centre

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Our inaugural summit will explore what we are able to do as trust leaders to encourage change from the bottom-up, as well as top-down, and to secure the meaningful inclusion of every child in our schools and trust communities.

Whilst there are some system reforms underway, and there is optimism that new central policies and legislation will improve the system, there is an acknowledgement amongst the trust community that the current climate calls for action sooner rather than later.

Trusts have the potential to strengthen SEND provision across the country. They can work across their families of schools, fostering collaboration and building overall capacity.

Building on CST's five principles for inclusion paper published last year, the programme will feature insights from trust leaders, directors of inclusion, and sector experts. Discussion will explore the practical steps available to us, how to identify opportunities and develop innovative approaches to support children with SEND and their families.

At the summit you can:

  • Gain insight into SEND policy developments arising from the improvement plan
  • Explore the unique challenges in strengthening inclusive practice and SEND provision and gain practical strategies and guidance to take back to colleagues in your trust.
  • Participate in a constructive professional dialogue with your peers and leading experts.
  • Benefit from shared experiences and lessons learned to inform the approach you adopt in your own setting.
  • Connect with other CST community members to build your professional network.

 

About the summit

The summit is being held at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre on Thursday 9 May 2024.

Delegate tickets are £195 plus VAT for CST member trusts or £260 plus VAT for non-members. The summit is an extension of our SEND and Inclusion Professional Community, which is an inclusive benefit of CST membership.

 

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Speakers

  • Tom Rees

    CEO, Ormiston Academies Trust

  • Leora Cruddas CBE

    Chief Executive, Confederation of School Trusts

  • Katherine Walsh

    Director of Inclusion, River Learning Trust

  • Dr Paul Heery

    CEO, The White Hills Park Trust

  • Ben Newmark

    Teacher of History, school leader, educational consultant and father

  • Roger Inman

    Partner, Stone King LLP

  • Simone Wright

    Deputy Head Teacher, Alexandra School, Eden Academy Trust

  • Sophia Barton

    Family Services Manager, Eden Academy Trust

  • Paul James

    Chief Executive, River Learning Trust

  • Simon Knight

    Joint Headteacher, Frank Wise School

  • Cassie Young

    Executive Inclusion Officer, Our Community Multi-Academy Trust

  • Margaret Mulholland

    SEND and Inclusion Policy Specialist, Association of School and College Leaders

  • Molly Heery

  • Ryan Gibson

    National system leader - careers, Academies Enterprise Trust

  • Nicole Dempsey

    Director of SEND and Safeguarding, Dixons Academies Trust

  • Gavin Beart

    Managing Director, Reed Education

  • Alistair Crawford

    Workforce Development Lead, Eden Academy Trust

  • David Johnston OBE MP

    Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, HM Government

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