Tom Shaw: Connecting systems within school, across schools and cross-sectors — developing systems to create a culture of belonging

The session is aimed at school leaders and systems leaders. It explains how values driven 'active agency' (Greany, 2024) can develop interconnected systems for pastoral care within schools, across schools and form the foundation for local area cross-sector partnerships. Reflecting on Broffenbreener's ecological systems Tom will share how practice within Carr Manor Community School, across a local area partnership of schools, and in the Leeds Learning Alliance interconnect to create a culture of belonging for all those involved.

About the speaker:

Tom Shaw is the Director of Research and Development at Carr Manor Community School in Leeds, which is an all-through 2-19 school serving a complex urban community. He also leads on developing the Leeds Learning Alliance's Inclusion Network and is involved in the development and delivery of Relational and Restorative Practice (RRP).