Leanne Bridgwood

Director of Primary, Windsor Academy Trust

Leanne is a passionate and accomplished educational leader with over 20 years of experience dedicated to transforming schools and ensuring every pupil, including our most vulnerable, achieves their full academic and personal potential. With a strong focus on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), Leanne believes deeply that inclusivity in education means creating environments where every student not only thrives academically but also feels a true sense of belonging. Throughout her career, Leanne has worked as a successful school leader, turning around schools in disadvantaged areas, and has made a significant impact on raising standards for students from all backgrounds. Currently, as Director of Primary at Windsor Academy Trust, Leanne oversees a network of primary schools, driving forward a vision of educational excellence, inclusivity, and high achievement.

Hall 11a

1 Series two

The power of pupil voice: Scaffolding for effective two-way communication

How can schools develop pupil listening practices for genuine, transformative change? This session explores how two trusts have developed powerful, practical approaches to pupil voice. From structured dialogue tools to redefining what it means to be “heard,” we'll hear about the strategies Life Education Trust and Windsor Academy Trust have implemented that empower pupils to communicate, collaborate, and contribute to school culture. Using real case study examples, the session will unpack the successes and challenges of embedding pupil voice into leadership, teaching, and daily school life—offering models for attendees to consider for their own settings.