Striving for educational equity in our schools
Hackney Governors’ Conference 2024
27 June 2024, 4.30 – 7.30pm
The Atrium, Hackney Town Hall
£90 (+VAT)
Overview
Our Governors conference is specially tailored for governors, leaders and all who share our passion to transform the lives of young people in Hackney.
Join us to consider:
- How can we dismantle the complex array of economic, social, and political obstacles that hinder young individuals from learning?
- What steps must we take in redesigning our education system to disrupt the cycle of marginalisation experienced by young individuals in Hackney?
- How can we strive for an equitable and socially just education system which will be enduring in how it transforms our children’s lives, so they all have an equal share of success?
We are seeking a wider audience
We want chairs of governors, members of governing boards, leaders and colleagues from across all settings and types of schools to be part of this conference. We are also seeking a new cohort of Prospective Young Governors – see how to join this project and secure a free place at our conference.
We are aiming to gather a wide audience with diverse lived experiences, so please encourage everyone you know within and beyond your wider networks to join us.
Keynote speaker – Rachel Macfarlane
Programme
4:30pm – Arrival, networking and refreshments
5:00pm – Welcome and introduction, Maggie Kalnins
5:05pm – Rachel Macfarlane, Unity in Diversity
5:50pm – Break
6:00pm – Leadership for excellence and equity
- Reflections from the study tour to Vancouver, with Deborah Barnett, Jim O’Shea, Shekeila Scarlett and Edyta Ballantyne
6:35pm – Panel discussion and Q&A with audience
- Chair: Jason Marantz
- Shekeila Scarlett
- Sudenaz Top
- Jim O’Shea
- Rachel Macfarlane
- Deborah Barnett
7:20pm – Closing remarks and call to action, Paul Senior
7:30pm – End
Speakers
Rachel Macfarlane
Rachel Macfarlane is the Lead Adviser for Underserved Learners at HFL Education. She was Headteacher of three contrasting schools over a sixteen year period. In 2011 Rachel set up an all-through 4-18 academy in Ilford. This was judged to be outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2014 and 2018.
Rachel has written a number of books on the themes of equity, inclusion, great schools and learning power approaches. Obstetrics for Schools (2021) examines the disadvantaged gap and how to overcome it. Unity In Diversity (2023) addresses race inequity and is a practical guide for developing anti-racist schools. Her latest book, An A-Z of Inclusion and Diversity is out in May 2024.
Rachel is passionate about supporting schools to effect social mobility and achieve equity for all learners.
How to request a place
Request your place using our online form
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