Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
This NEW course will be delivered online but will not be recorded.
Fees
Member - £99
Non-Member - £149
Summary
Belonging is at the heart of successful schools. This practical course explores how leaders can use evidence-informed, whole-school approaches to strengthen connection, inclusion and wellbeing, helping every pupil feel they belong and are able to flourish.
Facilitator
Kelly Hannaghan
Aims
By the end of the session, delegates will:
1. Understand the impact of belonging: Explore what belonging really means for children and young people, why it matters and how it influences wellbeing, attendance, engagement, behaviour and achievement.
2. Explore the evidence: Consider the key findings and practical approaches emerging from the DfE School Belonging Case Studies, identifying what makes a difference across different school contexts.
3.Identify barriers and opportunities: Identify the everyday experiences, systems, relationships and practices that can strengthen or undermine a pupil's sense of belonging.
4. Develop a whole-school approach: Explore how leadership, staff relationships, inclusive environments, pupil voice and family partnerships contribute to creating a school where every pupil feels valued and connected.
5. Turn insight into action: Identify practical, achievable changes that can be embedded into everyday school life to help every pupil feel seen, heard, valued and included.
Audience
This session is designed for professionals working across mainstream primary, secondary and specialist education settings.
It would be particularly valuable for:
- Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers
- Senior Leadership Teams and Executive Leaders
- Assistant Headteachers and Middle Leaders
- SENCOs and Inclusion Leads
- Pastoral Leaders and Heads of Year
- Mental Health Leads and Wellbeing Leads
- Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy DSLs
- Attendance and Behaviour Leads
- SEND and Specialist Provision Leaders
- Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff
- School Improvement and Trust Leaders
Facilitator
Kelly Hannaghan
Kelly is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant, and the Director and founder of Mind Work Matters Ltd. She puts wellbeing and people at the heart of education. She is an award-winning motivational speaker, school improvement advisor, published author and founder of the ‘Family Matters’ empowerment and engagement programme.
Kelly develops the strategies to help people in education thrive from adversities. Her work with schools and organisations raises aspirations, engagement, attendance, and outcomes.