What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

What is MATNetworks?

MATNetworks brings together Trust and aspiring leaders within their region to share, connect, and support each other. More than events, we’re building a collaborative community focused on improving education through shared insights, strategies, and long-term relationships across the UK.

Find Out More

“Wow! What a fantastic launch of the MATNetworks event. A brilliant day!”

Michelle Harrington
Director of People and Culture, EA to CEO, Empower Trust

I am passionate about making it easier for us all to connect with other local trusts, leaders and organisations. “Stronger together! I’d love to host a “MATNetwork in my local region too.”

Catherine Stalham
CEO, South Essex Academy Trust

“Thank you for yesterday's event really has the potential to grow into a powerful network for MATs in Essex.”

Paul Banks
CEO, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

“Excellent collaboration event today. Really looking forward to the next one in 2026.”

Paul Griffiths
CEO, Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust

“Great to be a part of the Essex MATNetworks Events launch today as a Keynote Speaker.Thanks to all involved in organising a great day. Enjoyed networking with all the delegates and spending time Well done. Great event. A pleasure to be part of it.”

Julian Dutnall
CEO, Life Education Trust

“What a fantastic event, — such a great opportunity to bring so many people together to connect and share excellent practice across trusts and partnerships. It was a real pleasure to be part of it, and I left with plenty of valuable takeaways!”

Mark Millbourne
Headteacher, Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools

"Thanks Lucy! We had a great day, fingers crossed that the network just keeps growing. Peers working together in networks is absolutely what we would advocate for and hope to support and encourage."

Nicola Gillard
Senior Programme Manager | Schools Partnership Programme, Education Development Trust 

"Thank you for organising! It was great to be part of the launch event and I look forward to seeing you in a few months at the next one."

Lewis Marlow
School Support Specialist, Schools Mutual

"We had such a productive morning and are both really grateful for the invite for the charity. It means a lot and I think it will have been useful, long-term as well as short-term!"

Katie Southgate
CEO at Gold Geese

"Thanks so much for having us both today, we have taken a lot from it and made some great connections."

Leigh Wilcock
Omnia Community

"Thanks again for your help — you truly went above and beyond! We’ve had some great responses from the event, so I’m sure we’ll be back for future ones. Hope to collaborate again soon!"

Danni Fothergill
Edurio

"Thanks so much, Lucy — I really appreciate all your effort and support. It was such a lovely, well-run event, and your help made everything smoother. Huge thanks again for your time and coordination!"

Ernest Jenavs
Edurio

"What a brilliant day at the MATNetworks event in Basildon. It was great to hear from Rob Carpenter about all of the RISE support available for schools. His insights were both practical and energising. Feeling inspired and grateful for this community."

Emma Wigmore
Chief Executive Officer @ THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST

"It was so lovely to meet you in person today and the event was fantastic, I had a really good day. I would love to join the network."

David Cribbs
Governor, Bardfield Academy

"A really great event yesterday with some interesting and unique speakers I've not seen on the circuit before. The talk on changes to legislation was really interesting. And Blue Apple Education talking about marketing for schools too."

David Phillips
Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Edurio

"Well done for all the organisation and very impressed by what you are trying to do to connect MAT leaders and develop collaboration across the system. Thank you for thinking of me and what a lovely event"

Alison Meertens
Co-founder
Scriba

“MAT Networks offers something the sector has been missing for far too long - genuinely local, community‑driven collaboration. The strength of the network lies in its ability to bring people together at a grassroots level, creating meaningful conversations that directly benefit the communities we serve. The team behind MAT Networks are incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about partnership; their energy is infectious. I truly believe in the work they are doing and our Trust are excited to be part of its continued growth, helping to strengthen local communities through the thoughtful sharing of best practice.”

Don Wry
CEO Hearts Academy Trust

Our Events.

Date

Current Month

25jun8:30 am2:30 pmKent

16jul8:30 am2:30 pmColchester

17sep8:30 am2:30 pmSuffolk

02oct8:30 am2:00 pmBasildon

04nov8:30 am2:30 pmShrewsbury

11nov8:30 am2:30 pmDerby

Explore all of our events

Our Past eventsupcoming events

Our Gallery.

Connect with Us.

Connect on LinkedInconnect on x

Why join MATNetworks?

Local Networking Events

Join a growing number of Trust, school leaders & aspiring school leaders within your region at well organised free networking in person events close to home. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers and network with fellow colleagues.

Community

MATNetworks builds lasting connections between leaders and those aspiring to leadership roles. We believe in creating a community that thrives beyond events. Mentoring offers tailored support to individual people’s needs.

Who we work with.

Empower Multi-Academy Trust
South Essex Academy Trust
Spirit Federation
City Learning Trust
Invictus
Life Education Trust
RISE
4
5

Would you like to be involved with MATNetworks?

If you’d be interested in either hosting or exhibiting at a MATNetworks event or
joining the MATNetworks community in your region we’d love to hear from you!

Chat with Us
error: PlatoWeb content is protected !!