A network for education professionals
VNET Education CIC is a wholly independent, not-for-profit, Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting schools’ self improvement journeys. VNET Education CIC supports schools, academies and MATs across East Anglia and beyond through a vibrant network. We facilitate CPD, training, consultancy, events, conferences, research and longitudinal projects across our community to support education professionals, for the benefit of children and young people.
VNET Education CIC was established in 2017 at the request of school leaders to continue the outstanding work of Better To Best – a school-led approach to improvement which played a crucial part in raising Ofsted grades in Norfolk schools from 59% Good or better in 2013, to 89% Good or better by 2017.
The result is a network of leaders, schools and academies that are all committed to developing further strong ties and joint working, undertaking innovative projects leading to improvements in practice and outcomes, and sharing their experiences and expertise with one another.
There are currently approximately 200 member schools and academies across East Anglia.
Meet the VNET Team
VNET’s Education Director, Sonia Innes and Principal Consultants Emma Adcock and Ruth McGlone, all experienced headteachers, use intelligence from the network and current evidence based research to lead the support of schools and to create the CPD programme.
All VNET ‘s Senior Associates are experienced ex-School Leaders or Ofsted Inspectors with a wide range of expertise. Additional support is provided by an excellent team of Change Leaders all working in the system as current Heads, Executive Heads and CEOs.