Schools Network Event

Schools Network Event Inspiring Play, Powerful Communication & Sustainable Staffing

Schools Network Event Inspiring Play, Powerful Communication & Sustainable Staffing

📅 Wednesday 7th May

⏰ 2:30pm – 4:00pm

☕ Refreshments provided – drinks and cake

📍 Location - Blackpool and the Fylde College, Ashfield Road, Bispham, FY2 0HB

You are invited Join us for an informal and engaging afternoon designed for school leaders and practitioners. This event brings together expert speakers to share practical ideas, proven approaches, and opportunities for discussion around key priorities in schools.

Guest Speakers

🌱 OPAL Playgrounds Exploring the impact of high‑quality outdoor play on pupil wellbeing, behaviour and learning, and how schools can develop sustainable play provision.

🗣️ Oracy – St Hilda’s Sharing effective approaches to developing pupils’ speaking and listening skills, using practical strategies from the Oracy Toolkit to build confidence and improve outcomes.

👥 Recruitment & Retention Support Focused guidance on current recruitment challenges in education, with practical strategies to attract, support and retain staff.

Who should attend?

Headteachers and senior leaders Teachers and support staff School improvement and pastoral leads

What you’ll gain

Practical ideas to take back into school Insight from experienced sector specialists Opportunities to network with colleagues Time to reflect and share best practice in a relaxed setting

How to register

Please register your place using the booking link in this email.

If you have any questions ahead of the event, please contact Business@blackpool.ac.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and collaborative afternoon.