JWB Lecture: Rethinking Schools, Social Justice, and the Places We Serve

Join us for this annual event that celebrates and builds on the legacy of John-West Burnham whose work powerfully positioned education.
About this Event

Hosted by Three Spires Trust, in partnership with the newly-formed John West-Burnham Legacy Trust, a keynote lecture and range of simulating 'fringe' activities, discussions and school visits will bring together leaders, educators and partners keen to explore innovation and future thinking in education. It aims to inspire new thinking and meaningful collaboration across the education community.

This year's lecture is being given by Sean Harris, an internationally recognised leader committed to tackling social disadvantage and driving meaningful change in education. With extensive experience across the charity and public/education sectors, he has worked to address educational inequality, advance teacher education, and support system leaders in embedding research into practice. Sean is Director of People, Learning and Community Engagement (PLACE) at Tees Valley Education. PLACE is an award-winning initiative designed to better understand and tackle multiple inequalities in the Tees Valley through collaboration and community engagement. He is also co-author of Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools

Aligned with the vision of Schools of Tomorrow and Whole Education the lecture will consider how schools can respond to emerging challenges, embrace innovation and prepare young people for an ever-changing world.

Alongside the main lecture, we will also be hosting a programme of fringe events and networking opportuntiies on Thursday afternoon from 3pm and school visits on the morning of Friday 20th, with further details to follow. The fringe events and school visits will provide a rich opportunity to see idead in practice, always a hallmark of John's work.

Three Spires Trust is a Church of England Multi Academy Trust which is comitted to ensuring all children experience 'life in all its fullness'. To learn more about Three Spires please visit our website.

The John West-Burnham Legacy Trust, launched at this event, is open to individual members who wish to come together to build on the legacy of Professor John West-Burnham equipping future-facing leaders to see the possible in their schools and communities, working together to shape the next generation through collaborative engagement with his thinking and research. To learn more visit the trust's website.

This whole event reflects our shared commitment to creating space for ambitious thinking, consructive challange and purposeful conversation about the future of education.