MATNetworks

Presented by Sarah Newton (Founder & Director, Penguin PR), with guest speakers including Dr Sarah Clark (CEO, Derby Diocesan Academy Trust DDAT) and Lee Jepson sharing insights on communication and community in education.

Derby is buzzing! The Penguin PR Power Breakfast, part of the M.E.E.T. 2026 programme by L.E.A.D. IT Services, kicked off the day at REACH Conference Centre 🐧✨

🎤 Chaired by: Kathy Hardy  (CEO, Affinity Learning Partnership) Special thanks to our hosts & partners: L.E.A.D. IT Services · Affinity Learning Partnership · Kathy Hardy · Lee J. · Chris Edwards #MATNetworks #MEET2026 #DerbyEvents #Education

✨ Good morning from Derby — we’re LIVE! 🔴 Delegates are arriving, coffee is flowing, and the energy at REACH is incredible. ☕🤝 Two events. One vision. One unmissable day for education. 🚀 Who’s in the room? 👇 Give us a wave if you've arrived! 🤳✨

We can't wait to see this room full of leaders sharing ideas and shaping the future of education. 🚀✨ See you at the registration desk! ☕🤝#MATNetworks #BehindTheScenes #DerbyEvents #MEET2026

Derby, we’re ready for you! 🧱💡 The calm before the buzz. Our very own Lucy Clarke and Mark Davis are on-site at the REACH Conference Centre putting the final touches on today’s event.

⏳✨ The countdown is on… just 1 day to go! Tomorrow we open the doors at REACH Derby for two events, one vision, one unmissable day for education. 🚀 🎟️ Final places:zurl.co/kaDRb 🌐 Join our community: zurl.co/NkLZO #MATNetworksEastMidlands #MEET2026

📅 Wed 18 March | REACH Derby  🎟️ Final places: eventbrite.co.uk/e/matnetworks-…

✏️ For millions of children, one pencil has to last a whole school year. That’s why we’re proud to support School in a Bag at #MATNetworksEastMidlands. CEO Luke Simon joins us to share how each trackable bag is a lifeline for learning. 🎒📚

His February session earned fantastic feedback — and we can’t wait to welcome him back.   📍 REACH Conference Centre, Derby  🎟️ Register FREE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/matnetworks-…  #MATNetworksEastMidlands  #MEET2026 #YouthShoots #SocialMobility #TrustLeadership

🎥 With just 5 days to go, we’re spotlighting YouthShoots in action! Founder Paul Hanmore returns to Derby on 18 March with his keynote workshop: Social Mobility Through Inclusion & The Whole School Approach. 💚🤝

Meet Anthony Hogan and the team in Derby on 18 March at #MATNetworksEastMidlands.   📍 REACH Conference Centre, Derby   🎟️ Register FREE: zurl.co/l1lye   #LeadersShapingTomorrow #MEET2026 #Edaro #EdTech #TrustLeadership

🚀 Tackling a big Trust headache: agency supply management. Edaro brings safeguarding, timesheets & invoices into one real‑time dashboard — giving MAT leaders clarity across every academy. 🤝

Meet the team in Derby on 18 March. Don’t miss it! 👋  📍 REACH Conference Centre, Derby 🎟️ Register FREE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/matnetworks-…  #LeadersShapingTomorrow #MATNetworksEastMidlands #MEET2026 #3PLearning #EdTech

With just 6 days to go, we’re spotlighting 3P Learning! 🚀 Mathletics is helping schools step into a new era of personalized learning — automating lesson planning, homework, and progress tracking in seconds. 📊✨

Meet the team in Derby on 18 March. 👋 🎟️ Register free: zurl.co/t50zo  #MEET2026 #OlexAI #EdTech #TeacherWorkload #TrustLeadership

📉 Is your Trust’s marking cycle sustainable? Only 6 days to go until #MATNetworksEastMidlands! Our partner Olex.AI is tackling teacher workload head‑on — turning week‑long marking into instant feedback and tailored lesson plans. 📊✨

with Chair Kathy Hardy (CEO, Affinity Learning Partnership) and hosts L.E.A.D. IT Services. 🤝 📍 Reach Conference Centre, Derby 🎟️ Register FREE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/matnetworks-…

Website compliance made simple. ☕🤖 Hear from Lisa Wrenn at Robin Education on how their AI tool audits policies, spots gaps, and saves Trusts hours—now with new governance features! ✨ Meet the team on 18 March at #MATNetworksEastMidlands (alongside #MEET2026). 🤝

Meet Anthony Hogan & the team in Derby next week. Don’t miss out — secure your FREE place today 🎟️zurl.co/ayCd8

We’re delighted to welcome Edaro as a Network Partner for MATNetworks East Midlands on 18 March! 🌟 Data is the heartbeat of a successful Trust — and @Edaro helps leaders move beyond fragmented spreadsheets by centralising Finance, HR & MIS data into actionable dashboards. 🚀