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CAPH’s Collaborative Cornwall – 2026 Spring Term Event | Weds 18th March 2026
Wadebridge Showground
The Collaborative Cornwall Spring term event brought together educational leaders from across the county, including:
- Representatives from the Local Authority
- Leaders from Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
- Headteachers and senior leaders from schools of all types and phases
Held in the spirit of shared purpose and collective responsibility, the conference provided a vital platform for:
- Strengthening strategic partnerships
- Fostering a culture of collaboration across Cornwall’s education system
- Supporting the wider work with Strategic Partners both within Cornwall and across the country
Key Themes and Focus Areas:
- Inclusion: A strong commitment to ensuring all children and young people—regardless of background or circumstance—have the support they need to thrive.
- Equity and Outcomes: Discussions centred on improving outcomes for all learners and closing gaps in attainment.
- Workforce Development: Addressing recruitment, retention, and professional learning across the education sector.
- Place-Based Leadership: Exploring how local contexts can inform and strengthen system-wide approaches to school improvement.
- Shared Vision: Aligning strategic priorities across the county to support coherence and collective impact.
Conference Highlights:
- Keynote Presentations from local and national leaders, sharing insight and challenge
- Panel Discussions on current issues facing Cornwall’s schools
- Collaborative Workshops designed to share best practice and foster innovation
- Networking Opportunities to build and deepen partnerships across sectors
Collaborative Cornwall reaffirmed the power of connection—between leaders, institutions, and communities—as the foundation for long-term, sustainable improvement in education across the county and beyond.