Back in January at Bett, two voices stood out. Individually, James Roach and Nici Foote captivated audiences with a simple but profound truth: Students cannot reach their potential if they don’t feel they belong.

Now, for the first time, we’re bringing them together to bridge their insights. This isn’t a webinar filled with slide decks and bullet points. It’s a raw, 45-minute deep dive into the beating heart of education.

The Discussion

Why is belonging often treated as a “nice-to-have” rather than a “must-have” for academic success? In this candid virtual session, Nici and James will explore:

The science of connection: Why the brain prioritises safety and belonging before learning can even begin.
Beyond the surface: How to move past “inclusive posters” to create a culture where every student feels truly seen.
Practical empathy: How educators can cultivate an environment of authentic belonging without adding to an already overflowing workload.

If you’re tired of rigid presentations and want to hear from two leaders who are deeply passionate about the human side of schooling, this session is for you. Come for the insights, stay for their energy, and leave with a renewed perspective on your classroom or school community.

This is Skolon – we gather the best digital educational tools and make them work in the classroom.

Skolon is an independent platform for digital educational tools and learning resources, created for both teachers and students. With Skolon, accessing and using your digital educational tools is easy – security increases, administration decreases, and there’s more time for learning.

The digital educational tools come from both small and large providers, all of whom have one thing in common – they create digital educational tools that are beneficial for the school environment.