🌿 “Inclusion means togetherness.”
That was Julian Dutnall’s powerful message at our July gathering — and it’s the principle guiding our next regional event.
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
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Good luck to all students receiving their GCSE results today! 🍀
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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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Welcome back, education leaders across Havering & Essex!
Join us on 24th September at The Palms Hotel, Hornchurch for our next Empowered Schools gathering, chaired by Julian Dutnall (@lifeedutrust)
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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.
💡 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.
☀️ 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.
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:
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Are you already in the room with us today? Drop a wave in the comments or tag us in your posts if you're around—we’d love to see your photos! 📸👋
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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.
📣 Please share this far and wide with colleagues who might benefit from a day of connection, reflection, and community.
👉 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
