About this Event
Join us for a half-termly networking opportunity to connect with likeminded educators who are passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
The hub will launch with a #DiverseEd conference on Saturday 7th October – save the date and the booking link for tickets will be available by the start of the summer holidays.
Each half-term we will host an in-person 90 minute session for DEI leaders, champions and advocates to come together to grow consciousness, build confidence and develop competence.
Each session will include:
- Being inspired by guest speakers
- Sharing best practice from the network
- Reflecting on current challenges
- Discussing what is having impact
- Networking with colleagues to forge collaborative projects
Dates for your diary:
- Thursday 7th December 2023 4.00-5.30pm
- Thursday 8th February 2024 4.00-5.30pm
- Thursday 14th March 2024 4.00-5.30pm
- Thursday 9th May 2024 4.00-5.30pm
- Thursday 20th June 2024 4.00-5.30pm
The format of the sessions:
- 4.00-4.15pm Networking
- 4.15-4.45pm Input 1 - an external speaker/ trainer on a theme
- 4 .45-5.15pm Input 2 - a local leader will share a case study/ share best practice
- 5 .15-5.30pm Networking
Our confirmed speakers:
- Amy Sayer on Mental Health
- Catherine Brennan on New Arrivals
- Catrina Lowri on Neurodiversity
- Claire Neaves on LGBTQ+ Inclusion
- Farina Ackerman on Diversity in the Curriculum
- Katy Isaac on EAL
- Rachel Sayles on Wellbeing
- Sharon Armstrong on Anti-Racism
- Susannah Harlow and Temba Mahari on Prejudice-based Incidents
- Tanisha Hicks-Beresford on a Trust Approach to DEI
Our fees:
The 2023-24 membership offer - £50 + VAT per person to attend all 5 sessions (£40+ VAT early bird for anyone who pays before 1st September 2023).
The membership fee covers the cost of tea/ coffee/ biscuits and a guest speaker who will join us for a input either virtually or in person each session. (See the draft flier below).
Sign up via the Eventbrite link - we will then send you a google form to get more information about you, your role and what you would like to contribute/gain from the network.
For more information contact [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bridge Learning Campus Secondary School, William Jessop Way, Bristol, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 50.00
