The #DiverseEd Regional Hub – Bristol

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]

Host or Publisher Hannah Wilson