Join us for a day of inspiration, reflection, and practical insight at our conference: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging. Designed specifically for church school leaders at all levels, this event will explore how we can deepen our commitment to creating inclusive, compassionate, and Christ-centred school communities. Together, we’ll examine how belonging shapes identity, supports wellbeing, and strengthens our shared Christian vision. Through keynote speakers and shared stories, we’ll be equipped to lead schools where every individual feels valued, included, and known.

Keynote speakers

Lorraine Prince

is the Head of Networks for The Church of England Education Office. She facilitates CPD and networks focusing on EDI, SEND, Trauma and Teaching and Learning.  She previously was a teacher for twenty-five years in UK and US; having studied in London and New York. She co-leads the BAMEed Eastern region network, a grassroots network that ensures our diverse communities are represented as a substantive part of the education workforce for teachers and educational leaders

Shammi Rahman: Race Equality & EDI Consultant

Shammi Rahman is an accomplished Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) speaker and consultant with over 22 years of leadership, teaching and advisory experience.

As Race Equality Adviser with HFL Education, Shammi has dedicated her career to supporting educational and business organisations to embed anti-racist practices, foster inclusive environments, and address systemic inequalities.

Lois Delong  - Lead Team Alive Church

Based in Alive Church, Lincoln, Lois leads the Student and Young Adults Ministry for 18-30-year-olds across the church and is part of the Lead Team who have oversight of Alive’s six locations. Alongside this, through partnership with the local church unity movement and the NHS, Lois works across sectors in partnership around mental health to help communities grow stronger in resilience together. Having represented the Baptist Union of Great Britain in Jamaica as part of the Inspiring Leadership Programme in 2018, Lois has a heart for racial justice, seeing diverse groups genuinely flourish in community together.

Hazel Henson  HMI - Specialist Adviser

Hazel Henson is a qualified teacher who holds a Master’s degree in Education (by research) and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Prior to joining Ofsted, she gained extensive senior leadership experience as the headteacher of several primary schools in both rural and urban settings. Hazel has also worked as a consultant for the local authority, the Diocesan Board of Education, and the Church of England.