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Leading Innovations & Inclusion Academy

Aiming to develop a network of innovators within the Adult Social Care sector across the North East and North Cumbria region.

Purpose of the programme

The Leading Innovations & Inclusion Academy aims to develop a network of innovators within the Adult Social Care sector across North East and North Cumbria region.

Participants will build their capacity to use digital tools and innovative approaches to tackle inequalities, improve service delivery, and enhance inclusion.

The programme offers a blend of learning, collaboration, and practical application—helping participants to champion change within their organisations and communities.

We expect the time commitment required for participation to be no more than 60 minutes a week, however this does not have to be every week and can be flexible depending on your role.

Cohort sessions are remote and will take place monthly on Wednesdays.

Four in-person masterclass workshops will take place in March, April, June and September 2026, open to cohort members and colleagues.

Topics and location to be confirmed.

COHORT 1

SESSION 2

14 January 2026 @ 11:00–12:30

SESSION 3

11 February 2026 @ 12:00–13:30

SESSION 4

18 March 2026 @ 11:00–12:30

SESSION 5

22 April 2026 @ 11:00–12:30

SESSION 6

20 May 2026 @ 11:00–12:30

COHORT 2

SESSION 2

4 March 2026 @ 13:00–14:30

SESSION 3

25 March 2026 @ 13:00–14:30

SESSION 4

29 April 2026 @ 13:00–14:30

SESSION 5

3 June 2026 @ 13:00–14:30

SESSION 6

1 July 2026 @ 13:00–14:30

This agreement covers your participation for the duration of the Leading Innovations & Inclusion Academy, anticipated to run until September 2026.

Induction Slides

Participant Playbook