Dear Parents and Carers,
Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating the school system for your child? From choosing the right school to understanding support for your child’s unique needs, it can often feel like a maze with no clear answers. But you don’t have to face this journey alone.
Rise with Purpose is a transformative in-person event designed to equip parents, carers, and educators with the tools, guidance, and community needed to support children through the education system.
Join us on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at the stunning MASQ Lounge near Tower Bridge, London, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an inspiring afternoon of expert insight, real-life stories, and meaningful connections. Doors open at 1:15 PM.
As the founder, Kay Green, School Development Lead, former Senior School Leader, and Professional Development Lead with over a decade of experience in the education sector, I created this space to support those passionate about their child’s future but needing help navigating key transition points within the school system.
Hosted by:
Asher McKenzie – Commercial pilot and founder of Urban Wings, a community-driven organisation that supports students with career development and exposure to the aviation industry. Asher will guide us through the day with energy, purpose, and a shared passion for building brighter futures for the next generation.
What You’ll Experience:
Our Senior Leadership Panel includes:
• Zenzi Agana-Williams – Assistant Head Teacher & Behavioural Consultant, sharing strategies to manage and support behavioural challenges at home and in school.
• David Harris – Neurodiversity Specialist, & Former Assistant Principal, offering insight into navigating SEND support and championing neurodiverse learners.
•Rumbi Magadzire: Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist finalising her doctoral research. She is working full-time in a specialist CAMHS (Child Adolescent Mental Health Services) team that supports children and adolescents with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodevelopmental Conditions. Rumbi also partners with schools to help create inclusive, nurturing environments where neurodiverse children can thrive.
Special Testimony:
Be moved by the story of Sherene Okafor, founder of HOPE Autism, a Deputy Head Teacher and mother of a daughter with Autism. Sherene shares how she stood firm in institutional resistance, challenging the Department for Education to secure her daughter’s rightful place in mainstream school. Through unwavering advocacy, she ensured her child received the support she deserved, completed her exams, and is now on track for university. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and hope.
What Makes This Event Different?
This event is designed to help you move:
• From feeling unsure and overwhelmed, to feeling clear, confident, and equipped.
• From missing key opportunities because you didn’t know what to ask or where to look, to being fully informed and ahead of the game—not just for your own child, but to support a friend, family member, or fellow parent. It takes a village to raise a child.
• From doing it alone, to feeling surrounded by people who understand, support, and empower you to help your child thrive.
Because it truly takes A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD.
Included in Your Ticket:
• Access to expert-led panels and open Q&A
• Practical guidance to navigate the school system confidently
• A three-course meal served in a stylish, welcoming venue
• A curated gift bag with valuable tools and resources
• Meaningful connection with like-minded parents, carers, and professionals
Secure Your Seat Today
Early bird tickets are available now—but spaces are limited.
This is your opportunity to invest in yourself, your child’s future, and your community.
This is more than an event—it’s a movement. Let’s rise with purpose. Together.
Interested in sponsoring our event or contributing an item to our gift bags?
Get in touch: Kay@dearparentsandcarers.com
