On Thursday 30th January, we held a pre-conference dinner at CATCH, with around 50 guests joining us to come together for an evening of conversation and collaboration.

This was the first time we have held such an event, and it served as a valuable opportunity for our keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and expert panellists to gather before our Inclusive Leadership and Practice Conference. The dinner allowed participants to reflect on the themes and objectives of the conference, and enabled us to ensure a more cohesive and structured conference. The collaborative spirit of the evening set the tone for the productive and inspiring sessions which followed on Friday.

Thank you to CATCH who sponsored the meal, and to the young volunteers from both CATCH and Leeds City College who helped throughout the evening.

It was excellent to have so many leaders in the field of inclusive practice to not only discuss the pressing issues in the sector but also to strengthen the inclusive network that is steadily being forged by the Leeds Learning Alliance.