Striving for equity in our schools
Hackney Governors’ Conference 2024
27 June 2024, 4.30 – 7.30pm
The Atrium, Hackney Town Hall
£90 (+VAT)
Overview
Keynote speaker – Rachel Macfarlane
This conference further explores what we need to change to eliminate the impact of economic and social factors that lead to young people finding themselves marginalised and underserved in our education system.
Through this conference, we will place a spotlight on what makes the biggest difference to address inequalities. We will also call for focused action to implement changes that have a lasting impact.
Campaign for prospective young governors
Young people in Hackney aged 18-30 with an interest in school governance are warmly invited to attend this conference. To claim your free place, please complete this young governors form.
Programme
4:30pm – Arrival, networking and refreshments
5:00pm – Welcome and introduction
5:15pm – Rachel Macfarlane, Unity in Diversity
6:00pm – Break
6:10pm – Leadership for excellence and equity
- Reflections from the study tour to Vancouver, Canada
6:30pm – Panel discussion and Q&A with audience
7:20pm – Closing remarks and call to action
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 book
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Book
Book your place through our online booking system.