Mark your calendars! 📆 The first Inspiring the South West conference of 2026 is Saturday 7 February in Cornwall. This is great opportunity to network with fellow education professionals and hear from a range of speakers.

This was a great #InspiringSW conference to finish our series for this academic year!

Thank you to all the incredible speakers and delegates who joined us at today’s #InspiringSW conference! Your insights, passion and presence made our exploration of the theme of belonging truly inspiring. Together, let's build stronger, more inclusive communities in the South West.

SPEAKER INTRO: Krista Cartlidge, CEO of MYTIME Young Carers, will be at our Belonging conference this Saturday! Krista's session will offer practical strategies for identifying and supporting young carers effectively within school communities. #InspiringSW

SPEAKER INTRO: Helen Hutchinson, Education and Training Lead for Black Voices Cornwall, advocates for racial equity in Cornwall. With over 30 years in education and as a parent to two multi-heritage daughters, she offers insights on fostering a sense of belonging for Students of Colour. #InspiringSW

SPEAKER INTRO: Sonia Blandford is Professor of Social Mobility at Plymouth Marjon University and will speaking at Saturday's conference. Her session 'Are We Included?' Will examine how, as educators, we can foster inclusion at every level. #InspiringSW

SPEAKER INTRO: We're pleased to announce that Chris Lubbe is speaking at our Belonging conference this Saturday! 🤩 Chris will be sharing his journey of hope and courage during apartheid, inspiring others to take meaningful action that creates positive change. #InspiringSW

SPEAKER INTRO: We're pleased that Natasha Carthew will be speaking at our Belonging conference on 05 July! 🤩 Natasha is the author of Undercurrent: A Cornish memoir of poverty and resilience based on her experience of growing up in Cornwall.

3 WEEKS to go! This conference is a great opportunity for teachers and education staff across the South West to access high-quality PD. Join us for a great line-up of inspirational speakers on 5 July, secure your ticket now: tinyurl.com/ydjf63ch #InspiringSW

4 WEEKS until the next Inspiring the South West conference! The day will focus on belonging, something that's more important than ever in schools. Join us for a great line-up of inspirational speakers on 5 July secure your ticket now: tinyurl.com/ydjf63ch #InspiringSW

Are you ready for our next conference? Belonging: From inspiration to impact Saturday 5 July 10:00 - 14:00 Brannel School Tickets: tinyurl.com/mrsm9c6b

Couples who learn together, stay together 💕😉 #InspiringSW

Looking forward to this today! #inspiringSW

Great start to the weekend @inspiringsw.bsky.social AI in education conference. Perfectly pitched introduction by @moremorrow.bsky.social

Primary schools have a huge role to play. We need to teach digital literacy. Enable them to “think with care” (Laura Knight). Preparing them to use keyboards - how many words can pupils type per a minute? @inspiringsw.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social

“Primary schools have the biggest part to play when it comes to AI in education.” - Alex More, EdTech consultant and senior leader #InspiringSW

A wonderful start to our AI in Education conference in Cornwall #InspiringSW

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our AI in Education conference this Saturday! Don’t forget to share your day using #InspiringSW

Our AI in Education conference is this Saturday! We're bringing together educators, ed-tech innovators and academic researchers to explore how AI can transform teaching, reduce workload, support inclusive practice, and shape the future of learning. For tickets visit: tinyurl.com/4e2yjktf

SPEAKER INTRO: We're pleased that Caitlin Gould will be speaking at our AI in Education conference on 17 May! 🤩 Caitlin is the co-founder of TECwomen CIC and runs the TECgirls project to inspire young girls and address the gender gap in tech, engineering and creative digital spaces.

The next speaker we're excited to introduce is Ben Jane! 🤩 Ben is a senior lecturer at @marjonuni.bsky.social and is passionate about innovative teaching and digital education. Ben has experience in leading grading practices in the era of generative AI.

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS - ends 12 April Secure your place at the AI in Education conference being held in Cornwall on 17 May. This conference is for teachers, leaders and support staff working in Cornwall and the South West. 🎫 : www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

We're excited to welcome Alex More to speak at the AI in Education conference! Alex is a senior leader and EdTech consultant specialising in AI, STEM and curriculum innovation. He will be speaking about: 👉 AI to reduce workload 👉 Adaptive Teaching with AI 👉 AI for data analysis / leadership

This is exciting! Join us for an inspiring day at the AI in Education conference, designed for educators, leaders, and innovators from across Cornwall and the South West to come together and explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom 🤩