A webinar with Samreen Shah, Founder of Education Allies
This webinar, with Samreen Shah, founder of Education Allies will look at how connection and support can help every learner to reach their potential.
Samreen will be in conversation with NEC’s CEO Esther Chesterman. We’d love you to join us for this free online webinar on Thursday 20th November 2025 from 1pm to 2pm.
In this webinar, Samreen and Esther will explore one of the most overlooked, yet essential, ingredients for success in education: a sense of belonging.
From school classrooms to home environments and online learning spaces, a sense of belonging shapes how young people see themselves, engage with learning, and find their place in the world.
The webinar will explore:
- why belonging is essential for motivation, wellbeing and learning
- how belonging acts as a buffer against anxiety, exclusion and trauma
- the role of adults in shaping identity, confidence and connection
- how belonging can be nurtured – or disrupted – by everyday experiences
- practical tools to support children who feel disconnected from school
- how alternative and distance learning pathways can restore belonging.
Whether you are currently navigating a traditional, or more alternative, educational path, you’ll leave with insights to help your young person to feel seen, supported and connected.
Sign up today by visiting our event page.
Ahead of the upcoming webinar, Samreen shared her latest blog, looking at why a sense of belonging is so important for motivation and learning, with the readers of NEC’s October Newsletter.