On Friday Mrs Gunn Vice Principal and Mrs Hall SENDCO attended the #TheNextDecade conference in Leeds. Here's a summary of how they got on and key learning. There is something truly restorative about spending a day in a room where a relational approach and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords they are the heartbeat of everything being discussed. It was a joy for the Healing Academy team to connect with so many like-minded professionals and share a long-overdue catch-up with former colleagues and friends. The Powerhouse Lineup The insights shared by the speakers left us inspired and ready to take action: Professor Sugata Mitra: Delivered a brilliant keynote that pushed the boundaries of how we think. He even provided an explanation of physics that we actually understood! @marcrowland73 Shared deeply inspiring thoughts on equity and support that gave us all a lot to reflect on. Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk: Gave an entertaining and incredibly thought-provoking take on human rituals and emotional regulation. We absolutely loved the Traitors theme honestly, Suzanne deserves a spot on the BBC show! @davewhitaker246 : Wrapped things up with some fabulous, straight-talking wisdom. We haven’t laughed that hard in a long time his breakdown of the two different types of leadership was spot on. Moving Forward We are leaving with full hearts and minds buzzing with new ideas. At Healing Academy, we are more committed than ever to putting relationships at the centre of our work. Let’s keep building environments where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. #TeamHealing #HighPerformanceAcademy