Regional MATNetworks are designed to bring together Trust leaders, and those aspiring to Trust leadership, within localised regions throughout the UK.

United Kingdom
Joined September 2025
🌿 “Inclusion means togetherness.” That was Julian Dutnall’s powerful message at our July gathering — and it’s the principle guiding our next regional event.
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Hear pupil voice, gain DfE insights, and take away practical strategies for building cultures where staff and children don’t just succeed — they belong and flourish. 🎟️ FREE for all school and Trust leaders 👉 Reserve your place: zurl.co/k805z
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💭 How is your trust building an everyday culture of belonging that makes school feel safe for every pupil? 💡 When young people feel connected, safe, and valued, attendance stops being about compliance — it becomes about community.
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🌱 Explore more about YouthShoots programmes: zurl.co/iTCdQ 👉 Read the full thought leadership entry here: zurl.co/zwWfN
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✨ Spotlight: Empowering All To Flourish 🎤 Our Event Chair, Emma Wigmore (CEO of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust), has just delivered a powerful keynote on what it truly means to lead with purpose.
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💡 The Power of Culture: 89% of staff say Vine is a great place to work, and 90% of children are happy. Culture starts with us! 👏 A massive thank you to Emma for inspiring us and reminding us that culture, collaboration, and purpose are at the heart of flourishing schools.
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☀️ Good morning from Colchester! 👋 Our Lucy Clarke is on hand to welcome and thank all the brilliant school and Trust leaders, speakers, and partners who have joined us today.
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If you are a local school leader or Trust executive nearby, there is still time to drop by, grab a coffee, and join the conversation. Or, if you want to look ahead to our future network gatherings, you can register your interest here: 👉 zurl.co/kDzUB
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✨ Why do we gather? At the heart of everything we do as school and Trust leaders is a simple human need: 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴.
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📣 Please share this far and wide with colleagues who might benefit from a day of connection, reflection, and community.
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👉 Secure your last-minute complimentary place or register to drop by here: lnkd.in/e3qBeTZT 📍 Colchester Rugby Club | 📅 Thursday 16th July 2026 | 🎟️ FREE for all education professionals
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