Leeds Learning Alliance

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Leeds Learning Alliance.

Our annual Inclusive Leadership and Practice Conference is fast approaching!

Join us on Friday 6th February at Carr Manor Community School for an inspiring day of activity and networking with like-minded peers.

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Tickets are now on sale for our Inclusive Leadership Conference on Friday 6th February 2026 at Carr Manor Community School.

Join us for a day of talks, workshops, and conversations exploring inclusive leadership in education and beyond.
www.leedslearningalliance.org/events/lla-conference-2026/

Thank you to the Leeds Rhinos Foundation who allocated the LLA with some free tickets to watch the Leeds Rhinos vs Leigh Leopards match on Friday.

Colleagues from organisations within the LLA and volunteers at CATCH very much enjoyed the fantastic game!

Over 100 leaders joined us for the our Leaders Breakfast on Friday, with powerful talks from Bex Wilson (Zarach) on tackling bed poverty & Debbie Watters OBE on Restorative Justice.

Thank you to the Bartlett Foundation who sponsored the event.

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We are looking forward to welcoming our partners and supporters at our Leaders' Breakfast tomorrow morning at the Carr Manor Community Hub. Networking opportunities and talks from Debbie Watters and Bex Wilson await!

Lucie Lakin, Principal of Carr Manor Community School & LLA founding member, joins the Leadership Matters Debate on 1 July (4–5:30pm) with Steve Barnes & Dr. André Koffeman. During the discussion they'll share strategies for leading change & fostering a positive culture. Scan the QR code to sign up.

The final session of the year-long Leadership for Inclusion & Diversity programme took place last week. Staff from five LLA schools shared powerful presentations showcasing passion, expertise & commitment. A great example of partnership & shared practice!

Great to see LLA colleagues supporting the Boar Lane Breakfast on Tuesday 10th June at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, where we listened to an inspirational interview with Professor Shearer West CBE, who discussed her influential leadership roles in higher education and the challenges she has faced.

Council of Reference Meeting June 2025 On Wednesday 4th June, we held a Council of Reference meeting with representatives from our partner organisations to reflect on our achievements in the past year and shape the strategic direction of…

On 4 June, we held our Council of Reference with partners to reflect on our impact and shape the future of the Leeds Leadership Alliance. A key focus was building peace in our institutions.

Read the full story here: www.leedslearningalliance.org/council-of-r...

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It was fantastic to be part of @thenextdecadeuk.bsky.social Conference - Jermaine Benjamin, our special advisor, spoke on creating equitable futures, and Lucie Lakin led a pupil panel with children from Carr Manor Community School.

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Looking forward to #TheNextDecade2025! Lots of fantastic keynotes and workshops on offer, with the LLA represented by Lucie Lakin who is delivering a session with some of our pupils. #Collaboration #Ambition #Education

Last week, we welcomed primary school colleagues for a reading and writing moderation session. With support from our EYFS advisor, we tackled barriers to children's progress and shared effective strategies. Looking forward to another session this summer! #Education #EarlyYears

We hosted the Primary Headteachers from the LLA last week, offering a platform for leaders to discuss school challenges and collaborate on future projects. We also welcomed Mel from Rethink Food to share details about their Eco-club competition. (More details at www.rethinkfood.co.uk)

We’re excited to release our 2023/24 Annual Report! We now represent 135,000 learners and 83 partners, working to reduce exclusions, improve outcomes & create opportunities for young people - all while keeping peace, inclusion, & collaboration at the centre of our work.

Read more: bit.ly/4ioSMBN

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Last week, Pudsey Southroyd hosted the first in-person Forest School Leader Network for the LLA. The session included skills training on using hammocks in forest school sessions, exploring Southroyd’s forest school provision, and sharing ideas on staffing & resourcing sessions. #ForestSchool

Leaders' Breakfast Meeting - March 2025 - Leeds Learning Alliance This was our tenth breakfast meeting, and another at maximum capacity, with over 100 people in attendance. Thank you to our sponsors Mod-Con Designs and LM Construction who made the event possible. Ca...

We held another successful Leaders' Breakfast meeting at the newly opened Carr Manor Community Hub this morning. Thank you to our sponsors Mod-Con Designs and LM Construction who made the event possible.
We are already looking forward to our next Leaders’ Breakfast in June. bit.ly/3DEKwyq

Looking forward to our Leaders' Breakfast this morning at the newly opened Carr Manor Community Hub. We will be welcoming over 100 leaders from our partner organisations and beyond.

Thank you to our sponsors Mod-Con Designs and LM Construction for making the event possible. #Collaboration

Calling All Primary Schools – Win £1,000 for Your School!

Does your students have a big idea to make your school more sustainable? Now’s your chance to turn it into reality!

Sign up now & start your journey: www.rethinkfood.co.uk/eco-competit...

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We are thankful to our fantastic sponsors: Leeds City College, White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds Trinity University, Morley Glass and Glazing, and Carr Manor Community School. Without their generous support, the event would not have been possible.

On Friday 31st January 2025, we held the Inclusive Leadership and Practice Conference at Carr Manor Community School. This was our fourth annual conference, and our largest by a considerable margin. Read more: https://buff.ly/4hpXxu9

Last week, the Leeds Learning Alliance Forest School Leaders Network met, bringing together school and outdoor learning teams to discuss key issues. Staff from preschool through to university shared best practices, training ideas, and set an agenda for three in-person sessions this year.

On Tuesday, we welcomed schools from across the Leeds Learning Alliance for the first nursery moderation of the academic year.

The session promoted a high level of professional generosity, with staff sharing strategies and advice on moving children forward in their learning.

Great to work with aspiring leaders from the LLA this week. Managing change is key in leadership, and the dialogue was inspiring. This program is vital for developing future education leaders. Thanks to all involved—looking forward to January! #LeadersOfTheFuture

Thank you to all who attended our Leaders' Breakfast Meeting at CATCH on Friday. It was an excellent opportunity to network and we enjoyed two fantastic energising talks from Graft and Dave Whitaker.

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🚨 Fewer than 20 tickets remain for our Inclusive Leadership and Practice Conference on Friday 31st January. Join us for an inspiring event featuring key cross-sector leaders in the space of inclusion.

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Thank you to those who attended the LLA Reception Moderation meeting yesterday @carrmanor.bsky.social.

It was a great opportunity for colleagues to come together to discuss how we can support our children's physical development and their writing. #collaboration

New dates added for our student teacher well-being research - 2nd, 6th, 9th Dec. All UK student teachers, ECTs and mentors welcome and £10 book tokens for eligible participants as a thank you! Come and help us support student teachers! Link below.

🚨 Fewer than 50 tickets remaining for the LLA Conference 2025! Our expert workshop leaders include @jonnyuttley.bsky.social, CEO of The Education Alliance (TEAL MAT).

Don't miss this opportunity for professional development - register today: bit.ly/3UjkUfD #LLA2025