Reimagining working with universities, colleges and schools

Health and education are frequently cited as the top priority for many people, yet both sectors face massive challenges. 

There are many examples of NHS trusts successfully working closely with universities, colleges and schools to overcome some of these challenges. At the same time, place-based and system working has the potential to change the nature of some of these relationships.

In particular, there is a need from an NHS perspective to consider and influence the career and development trajectory of young people in a way that generates interest in the health service.

This webinar will consider what trusts can learn from their counterparts in education, where mutually beneficial local relationships can be established and strengthened, and some creative solutions to achieving our common cause. 

This is the third part in a series being led by Michael Wood, head of Health Economic Partnerships. Michael advises NHS leaders nationally and locally on policy, strategy, partnerships and funding relating to the local economy, including in areas such as skills and workforce, estates, innovation, population health and finance. 

Speakers

• Dawn Haywood, Chief Executive, Windsor Academy Trust

  "Dawn is chief executive of Windsor Academy Trust, with 15 schools across five local authorities in priority and education investment areas across the West Midlands. Dawn became CEO in January 2022 having previously served as Deputy CEO and education director. Dawn is a member of the Confederation of School Trusts Improvement Inquiry and sits on two DfE Priority Education Investment Area Local Partnership Boards. Dawn’s career has included her being the founder and chief executive of the Student Engagement Trust. She also spent 10 years at the Youth Sport Trust where she led two strands of the government’s Physical Education and School Sport Strategy for Young People. Dawn established the Youth Board for the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games."

• Erica Chamberlain, Head of Strategic Business Partnerships, The Careers & Enterprise Company

  Erica works for the national body for careers education, The Careers & Enterprise Company. Leading on their work with employers, sectors, and business bodies, ensuring employers can work effectively with the education sector to address organisational, sectoral, local, and national skills needs. Erica led the development of The Employer Standards for Careers Education, a framework and free self-assessment that supports employers to improve the impact of their careers outreach.

  Erica joined the company from Citi, where she worked in the Community Development team focused on maximizing employee volunteering and giving. Prior to this Erica was a director for an East London charity, focused on social mobility and community wellbeing. Erica is also the vice chair of Governors for the Oaks Primary School in Ipswich.

• Dr Fazal Dad CBE, Principal and Chief Executive, Blackburn College

  "Prior to joining Blackburn College as the principal and chief executive in January 2019, Dr Fazal Dad gained 30 years’ experience in further education, previously working in three different FE Institutions in the West Midlands.

  Posts held by Fazal included senior lecturer, head of department, assistant principal and deputy principal. Prior to this, on leaving school, Fazal completed an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering and worked in the private sector for eight years in the Electrical Engineering Industry.

  Fazal has two Masters Degrees and a PhD in Leadership and Management from Worcester University. He has participated in a range of expert panels across the country and has helped to shape national policy on Study Programmes, Professional Teaching Standards and the Post 16 Maths Review. Fazal is also a reviewer with the QAA and a part-time Ofsted Inspector."

• Professor Jane Robinson DL, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement & Place, Newcastle University

  "Jane sits on the University Executive Board and leads the Engagement & Place Strategy, focussing on building partnerships to enhance the societal benefit of the university. She is also executive lead for sustainability and social justice. Previously, Jane was Durham University’s Chief Operating Officer with strategic oversight of operations and external engagement.

  Before taking up her position at Durham, Jane was chief executive of Gateshead Council, playing a central role in the culture-led regeneration of the borough. Jane has also held leadership positions in the cultural sector, including director of external relations at Arts Council England.

  Jane is a Deputy Lieutenant for Tyne & Wear and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She chairs the North East Confederation for British Industry (CBI) and Insights North East and holds a range of non-executive positions, including the Centre for Cities, the Centre for Life in Newcastle, North East Museums, and Energy Central Campus in Northumberland."

Health Economic Partnerships

You will be automatically signed up to the full series of webinars, but you can of course choose which you would like to attend according to your interests or the needs of your organisation.

The series:

• ‘Putting health at the heart of your local economy’ - Wednesday 26 February 2025, 2-3:30pm (90 mins)  
• ‘Your role in an anchor system’ - Wednesday 26 March 2025, 2-3pm (60 mins)
• ‘Reimagining how we work with our universities, colleges and schools’ - Wednesday 23 April 2025, 2-3pm (60 mins) 
• ‘What devolution means for the NHS’ - Wednesday 4 June 2025, 2-3pm (60 mins)
• ‘Embedding health on the high street’ - Wednesday 25 June 2025, 2-3pm (60 mins) 
• ‘Quantifying the economic impact of the NHS and maximising our social value’ - Wednesday 23 July 2025, 2-3pm (60 mins)

For NHS Confederation members, all 6 webinars are free to attend. For non-members, you are welcome to join the first three sessions, with the last three being member-only. If you would like more information on becoming a member of the NHS Confederation please contact us here or reach out to our Acute Network director Rory Deighton for an informal conversation.

Audience

The sessions are primarily open to those at director level and above, including non-executive directors, and particularly chairs and chief executives. 

We are happy to be flexible on wider participation if the session fits closely with your work area.