The Norfolk Headteachers' Conference | 12 October 2023
VNET Education CIC and Educate Norfolk are delighted to be jointly hosting the Norfolk Headteachers’ conference in 2023/24. Our aim is to bring the county’s headteachers together to inspire and inform. According to your priorities, the conference is themed around Inclusion and Recruitment and Retention. We share in your belief that Norfolk should be among the best places to be educated in the country, best for the staff who work here and of course the best for every child.
Jaz Ampaw Farr embodies this message in her work, if you haven’t seen her speak, take this opportunity! Her work is genuinely transformational and all delegates will get 6 months access to her online package following the conference, completely free.
Wondering what the near future holds for education? Come and hear Sam Freedman share his insights on education policy now, and after the next general election.
Keynote: The Power of Everyday Heroes with Jaz Ampaw-Farr
You came into Education to make a difference. The problem is that there are a lot of barriers in the way whether it’s retention, inclusion, SEND or funding there is always the challenge to do more with less. What’s important to remember while navigating chaos is that not only have you survived 100% of your toughest days but you also have agency and resources to create and embed real change.
In this keynote Jaz will share her incredible journey and how education and more importantly the individuals in school made it possible for her to go from a broken little girl to Speaker of the year and International resilience expert. Be prepared to laugh, cry and leave on a high with practical tips and strategies that you can apply the very next day.

Jaz Ampaw-Farr
The political environment, and the impact on our schools
Sam will join us to provide an insight into the current political environment and the impact that is having on our schools.

Sam Freedman
- Date: 12 October 2023
- Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Venue: The Yard, The Royal Norwich Golf Club, Weston Estate, Weston Hall Road, Norwich, NR9 5JZ
- £125+VAT (For all Norfolk Heads)
Conference Schedule:
Coming soon!
Workshop 1
To be confirmed!
Workshop 2
To be confirmed!
Workshop 3
To be confirmed!
Workshop 4
To be confirmed!
Workshop 5
To be confirmed!
Workshop 6
To be confirmed!

Educate Norfolk is the Headteachers’ Association for Norfolk primary and secondary schools. In a fragmented and often challenging landscape, they provide support, collaborative opportunities and a collective voice for school leaders in Norfolk.
Their purpose is:
- To identify and address the most poignant issues impacting on Norfolk’s leaders and their schools
- To improve the wellbeing of Norfolk leaders
- To encourage and support system generosity for the improvement of all Norfolk schools
- To act as Norfolk’s voice in the wider education landscape
- To work with and be a conduit of information to and from local and national organisations including the DfE, local MPs and the LA, furthering Norfolk causes on a national stage
- Facilitate and support effective induction for Headteachers

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. They 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. Read more…