Claire is co-founder of Positively Empowered Kids CIC (PEK), a social enterprise on a mission to grow a global network for families and schools to connect with wellbeing experts as an early intervention and prevention of mental health illness.

They have a growing network of over 470 wellbeing experts to support the whole school community, alongside online events, workshops and programmes for families. They have also launched their ‘Family Empowerment Hub’ providing free wellbeing content from experts to educate, empower and inspire parents, carers and their children.

Claire and her co-founder Jackie, are passionate about empowering children, young people, parents, carers and educators to grow healthy thriving minds, building their resilience, self-belief and potential, therefore, having the ability to navigate adversity more effectively.

Keynote Message: Teachers are part of a child's life and community, together with parents. They trained to motivate and support their pupils. But too much which is not part of their core purpose is getting in the way. Watch our inspirational speakers as they address that issue and propose some ways forward.

'Killisick is a happy, well-regarded and caring junior school with a welcoming atmosphere. We have a hard-working staff team, enthusiastic children and supportive governors and parents. The school is committed to raising standards and providing a high-quality learning environment. We have enthusiastic, happy, well-mannered children who are keen to learn. The excellent support for pupils leads to pupils' good behaviour, highly positive attitudes and good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.'

Session Message: Lindsay Clark explains how wellbeing is the foundation of the relationships between children, teachers and parents. Her deceptively simple message is: If the teachers are happy, if the parents are happy, the children are happy. Find out how her school puts this truth into practice.

Jackie is passionate about seeing a change in the education system: ‘Teachers are amazing people who put their hearts and souls into teaching our children. They do an important and difficult job and deserve to be treated as people whose health and happiness is important’

She is on a mission to empower the next generation and the ecosystem around them (parents, carers & educators) with a growth mindset, raise their self-awareness and self-esteem, create a resilience toolkit, and discover their potential.

Jackie works in the community and in schools delivering talks, workshops, programmes, INSET days and whole school well-being from Foundation-KS4. She is also a keynote speaker and author of the upcoming book: ‘This is ME – A Journey of Self Discovery for Teens’.

Session Message: Jackie Wilson weaves the visual image of taking the helm of a ship into an exploration of how we can become more aware of our emotions and help the children to understand and manage their own emotions and feelings. Find out about the Emotions Toolkit and how it can contribute to classroom engagement.

Dan started teaching 6 years ago after working in the private sector for a defence company. He was brought up in from Preston but ended up in London to start his teaching career. He taught in another school in Uxbridge before moving to Three Bridges Primary School three years ago. He is currently teaching in Year 6.

Session Message: Dan Fletcher describes the two very different worlds that he has experienced as a teacher: his previous school and his current school. His powerful reflection on his development as a teacher at Three Bridges Primary School is a striking testament to what can happen when high-stakes accountability is replaced with trust and professional development. Find out how this happens and the impact on teachers and pupils.

"I’m a mum of two boys who has a passion to improve the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, teachers and parents alike. Using preventative techniques to help improve the lives of young people and those who teach, support and care for them.

"With over 18 years teaching experience I have seen an increase, year on year of children suffering from poor mental health. I’ve seen teachers suffering stress and parents asking for support. Life is very busy and is constantly evolving with the aid of technology and a fast pace of life. There are great expectations made of children, teachers and parents, many of whom are, in my opinion, heading for complete burnout. I aim to to prevent this.

"'We have two lives and the second begins when you realise you only have one.'
Mario de Andrade from his poem 'My Soul Has A Hat'."

Session Message: Nic Owen reminds us that, if we don't take care of ourselves, we might not be able to care for our pupils and our family. She describes 5 steps we can take to avoid burnout. Find out what they are and help yourself to be self-compassionate.