Join us for our final National Network Conference of 2025/26

We are delighted to invite leaders across our Network of Excellence to our last National Network Conference of the partnership year, taking place on Thursday 30 April 2026.

We are excited to welcome Marc Rowland as our keynote speaker. Marc is Adviser for Improving Outcomes for Disadvantaged Learners at Unity Schools Partnership, a large cross-phase Multi Academy Trust in the East of England. He brings a wealth of experience from working with local authorities, multi-academy trusts, research schools, teaching school hubs and English hubs across the country. His work has spanned national and area-based programmes, from Cumbria to Cornwall, all focused on understanding and improving the classroom experiences of disadvantaged pupils.

This online conference will be a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights and reflect together as we continue to explore our partnership theme of Engagement and Inclusion. Whether you are a trust leader, school leader or middle leader, this session will offer practical thinking, rich discussion and space to learn from one another.

When: Thursday 30 April 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Online (Zoom link shared after registration)

Register here: partnerships@challengepartners.org

Please feel free to share your email invitation with colleagues who may be interested, including middle leaders keen to engage with the keynote and discussion.

More details will follow in the coming weeks as we look ahead to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.