Dominic Broad

Deputy CEO, Thrive Education Partnership

Dominic Broad is Deputy CEO at Thrive Education Partnership, a specialist SEND school trust. He is a former director of education and headteacher. Previously strategic lead for curriculum reform in Wales, Dominic led large-scale curriculum change alongside pioneer schools, regional consortia, and Welsh Government. He has led successful school improvement across multiple academies and now oversees trust-wide strategy, leadership development, and central services. Dominic also sits on the Pearson Digital Transformation Advisory Panel, hosts The Olympic Mindset Podcast and was recently appointed as a pedagogical expert on the AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme on behalf of the Department for Education.

Workforce

1 Breakout sessions: Series three

BeReady: An untapped opportunity? Unlocking the Growth and Skills Levy

Many trusts are looking for ways to strengthen workforce capacity without placing further pressure on already stretched budgets. This interactive session explores how the Growth and Skills Levy can support retention, talent development and inclusive provision, drawing on practical examples from trust leaders in both mainstream and special education settings. We will examine common misconceptions, practical implementation approaches and how funded development opportunities can be used to develop teaching assistants, create career progression opportunities and support staff into qualified teacher roles. Ideal for CEOs, COOs, and HR leads.