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Specialised Networks

Our Specialised Networks bring together educators around the priority areas identified by our community. Meeting virtually, these groups provide a collaborative space to focus on critical themes, share practice, and turn ideas into action.

Each online session combines expert input from within and beyond our network with opportunities for rich discussion and peer learning. The focus of the sessions is shaped by members themselves, ensuring the content is relevant and responsive to real challenges and opportunities in schools.

We encourage participants to attend the full series of sessions wherever possible, to build momentum and deepen collaboration.

Our Practice Networks for 2025/26 will be:

  • Curriculum and assessment

  • Family and community engagement

  • SEND

  • Teaching and Learning

Our Leader Networks for 2025/26 will be:

  • AP and Special Leaders — led by Jude Macdonald, Director of Inclusion, Keys Academies Trust

  • Attendance Leads — led by Shane Roberts, Head of Secondary, Whole Education

  • Literacy leaders — led by Rachael Symons, Reading Lead (3-19) and Primary English Lead, Cabot Learning Federation

  • PA and Support staff — led by Jo Deane, Strategic Executive Assistant, Ashton Park School

These networks are open to all Whole Education Network members as well as participants in our programmes, and can be joined via our Digital Network.

Upcoming Network Meetings