Johan Jensen

Co-Founder & Director, Trust Inclusion

Johan Jensen is a diversity and inclusion expert. Johan has worked with major financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, charity sector and public sector organisations. In 2017 he founded All-in Education and is now working with a range of education institutions. Johan was previously a director at Teaching Leaders (now Ambition Institute). Johan led stakeholder management at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) between 2009-2012. He is a first-class honours graduate in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Birmingham, with an MA in Research Methods. Johan is a Founding Trustee of Create Foundation, a charity that supports young entrepreneurs in Brixton, Peckham and Hackney.

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Navigating in a time of mergers and growth: A leadership journey

According to the Edurio National CST School Trust Report 2025, one in six trusts (15%) report considering merging with another trust, and 59% of CEOs report that they expect to open or add schools to their trust in the next year. This session will explore how strong leadership and positive culture underpin the entire merger process, and are essential to its success. Join colleagues from Edwin People in an exploration with three CEOs that are at different stages of this journey to understand the human and strategic sides of merger and trust growth. Delegates will learn from key lessons encountered through the merger process, and the impact on how adult wellbeing drives sustained outcomes for children. Join this workshop to hear where the role of a Chief People Officer/People Director fits into the overall merger strategy, and understand both the challenges and opportunities at play.

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Flourishing through change: Values-led workforce decisions in financially challenging times

With almost 9 in 10 school leaders reviewing staffing structures and with financial confidence at a low, school trusts are under intense pressure to make tough choices. But in the face of restructures, cost-cutting and uncertainty, how can we protect staff wellbeing, live out our values, and avoid unintended harm to equity and inclusion? This practical session explores how strong organisational development practice can help trusts respond to financial challenges without compromising their people or principles. We will equip delegates with frameworks to support thoughtful, human-centred and strategic workforce decisions that align with the mission to help both adults and children flourish - even through change.

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Developing inclusive people leadership so staff and pupils can flourish

This session looks at the critical importance of developing inclusive leaders - those who create environments where everyone can thrive. Participants will explore how inclusive recruitment, people development, performance management, and supportive wellbeing can support our leaders to be successful for the benefit of the adults and children in their care. You’ll also have the opportunity to consider how a strategic focus on flourishing adults can have a tangible impact on teacher retainment, creating the powerful argument for investing in this area. Following this session, delegates will be able to answer two key questions: What does inclusive leadership mean? And, how do we model it?