Is there disabled access to the venue?

Yes. Step Up only uses venues where there is disabled access.

Yes, children can attend for free, however, there are no childcare facilities. We do ensure there are quiet spaces and spaces for baby changing and breastfeeding.

Do you have quiet spaces?

Yes, we always have designated quiet places, contact a member of the volunteer team on the day who will guide you.

I have dietary requirements, who do I tell?

We will reach out to you a few weeks before and we will take care of this.

I’m coming on my own, is this ok?

Yes, of course, many people attend our events on their own and leave with many connections, and even friends!

How can you get to the venue via public transport?

The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction. The nearest London Underground station is Clapham Common. The nearest London Overground station is Clapham Junction. There are multiple bus stops and routes nearby.

Is there an onsite car park?

No. On street parking is limited.

Saturday, November 8

Step Up London Lead Meet

By Step Up Education

We’re returning to the capital to connect, empower and impact leadership, for the first time in East London.

Date and time

Location

Opogo Education

85 Great Eastern Street #3rd Floor London EC2A 3HY United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

4 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Family & Education • Education

The Step Up Network CIC, the award-winning network and social enterprise for educational leaders is pleased to bring another face-to-face event to our community. This builds on two years of hard work by our volunteer team.

This year our Autumn Lead meet event is taking place in Shoreditch, East London. We held our first leadership day in Highbury & Islington in February 2024 and our recent coffee, chat and connections in Kensington in October 2024. You can see highlights of these events on our website and our YouTube channel.

Empowering: What topics and themes are being explored as part of the event?

Breaking down barrriers as an intersectional female leader.
Mastering Leadership Behaviors: Key Actions for Effective Leadership.
Unlocking Leadership Capital.

Connecting:

Who will be speaking at the event?

Keynote Speaker

Yamina Bibi: Teaching & Learning Trainer, Education Consultant, Project Specialist, Coach, Associate Trainer, Author and former Secondary Deputy Headteacher.
Sam Crome: Interim Primary Headteacher, Director of Education, Former Secondary Deputy Headteacher and Author of 'The Power of Teams'.

Workshop Presenters

Johnoi Josephs: Secondary Assistant Headteacher and Co-Founder of Black Men Teach.
Dave Marsh: Primary Executive Headteacher and Coach.

Mark Pritchard: MAT Director of Education, Coach and Doctoral Student.

Coaching Circle Facilitator

Name (link to LinkedIn profile): Role

Who is sponsoring, partnering and exhibiting at the event?

We are really fortunate to be partnering with who are sponsoring this event. We are also incredibly grateful for the support of who have helped bring this event to life including:

Assistant on the Go

The Institute of Leadership

Opogo Education

We are also pleased to invite many of our partner organisations to exhibit at the event for the benefit of our community:

Organisation Name (link to website)

Impacting: What will attendees and members of the Step Up community get as part of the event?

Access to inspiring keynote speakers.
Workshops from empowering presenters.
A coaching circle at the end of the event facilitated by a qualified coach.
Refreshments throughout.
Promotional goodies from Step Up and partners.
Lots of networking opportunities.
Access codes and discounts exclusive to event attendees for other Step Up activity.

Organized by

Step Up Education

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