Do you feel the education system isn’t serving young people, educators, or families?
Do you feel frustrated that many people seem to want "business as usual" when the evidence is mounting that our education system causes harm to children, young people and educators alike?
Do you believe it’s possible to reconfigure our system to prioritise human thriving?
You’re not alone.
Everybody Thriving is a one-day gathering for people who care deeply about education – teachers, leaders, support staff, health professionals, young people, parents, carers, and policymakers – to come together and ask: what can we do, where we are, to promote wellbeing and a love of learning?
This will be an 'unconference'. There will be no powerpoints, no panels, no lectures. Just real people sharing what already works - and generating practical ideas for change.
Together, we’ll share positive case studies, imagine what thriving could look like at every level, and leave with concrete actions to take forward – both individually and collectively.
Whether you're already doing something inspiring, or simply looking for renewed energy, ideas and community – come and find your tribe.
We don’t need to wait for permission to act. We are the system. And change starts with us.
So let’s gather. Let’s share. Let’s build something better. Together.
#wearethesystem
What will the day involve?
We’re aiming to bring together around 150 people. There will be no parallel sessions - instead, we will everybody will be together for the whole day, with lots of group discussions and easy mingling. The day will be structured around 5 sessions:
1. Start with the end in mind: What does a thriving educational ecosystem look, sound and feel like…?
2. Understand barriers: What are the factors that prevent people from thriving?
3. Reclaim our power: What’s already within our control? Case stories and human library
4. Share, digest: What surprised you? What delighted you? What do you now wonder?
5. Take action: What are we going to do as individuals based on what we’ve heard today?
The day is also designed to boost the wellbeing of all in attendance through music, food, and serious silliness.
Are refreshments and a lovely lunch included?
Indeed they are.
Is it easy to get to?
Depends where you’re starting from. But there is free parking, and it’s a 12 minute walk from Moorside station, which is 17 minutes from Manchester Victoria.
Will it fill my heart with love, and my head with practical strategies for boosting wellbeing as we navigate this mysterious existence together?
Yes, my friends. Yes it will.
