9.15 am Thursday Lecture Theatre
Chair: Liam Owens, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Edge Hill University
Panel Members:-
Cllr Barbara Murray, Lord Mayor of Liverpool
Dr Katherine Birch, Director, Alder Hey Academy, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Laura Wharton, Assistant Director of Public Health, Wigan Council
Kathryn Moffitt, Health and Wellbeing Manager, West Lancashire Borough Council
The panel will explore how education can be a powerful driver for change in improving educational and health outcomes, and longer-term life chances. Drawing upon experience and expertise from local government, public health, and education, the session will examine how cross-sector collaboration can address systemic inequalities and create more inclusive opportunities for children, young people, and communities.
- Understand the role of education in tackling health and social inequalities across the North West and beyond.
- Showcase successful partnerships between education, health, and regional councils focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Explore innovative strategies to support communities most in need through education
- Inspire action by sharing cross sector examples and policy insights