
About this Event
Welcome to the Walsall Learning Alliance Conference
Date: 8th October 2025
Location: Walsall FC
Join us at the Walsall Learning Alliance Annual Conference for a day of engaging keynote speakers and collaborative workshops. We’ll be exploring key topics including Sustainable School Leadership, Relational Practice , Equity and Inclusion plus Attendance and School Improvement. Both national and local facilitators will be joining us with the specific focus of creating a stronger sense of belonging in our children and young people.

Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 04:30 PM
Walsall Learning Alliance Conference 2025
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Address
Host: James Ludlow
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Sustainable School Leadership: Place-based Collaboration in Turbulent Times
Host: Professor Toby Greany
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Coffee Break & Networking plus a Special Performance
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Building a Culture of Belonging, Cultivating Care and Connection
Host: Mark Finnis
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and further networking opportunities
Info: If you have any special dietary requirements please notify Sam Richards via email, [email protected] by 1st October.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Host: Various - See line up for more information
Info: Each delegate will be able to attend 2 breakout sessions. Upon booking, you will be contacted to confirm your preferred options for the Breakout Sessions.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
The Purpose of School and the Challenge of Inclusion
Host: Vic Goddard
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Call to Action plus a special performance
Host: James Ludlow
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Informal Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walsall FC, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, United Kingdom
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