Annual Patron's Dinner 2024

The thirteenth annual Patron's Dinner is held in honour of our Patrons Lord Puttnam of Queensgate, our annual Patron's Dinner is an amazing evening of networking to celebrate the hard work of our region's school community. It is an exclusive occasion for over 400 of the North East's Partner CEOs, Head Teachers and Senior Leaders.

Direct invitations will be sent later this year to all Partner School representatives.

Events main sponsor:

Guest Speaker

Each year, we are joined by a special guest speaker, to name a few previous speakers; The Rt Revd & Rt Hom Baron John Sentamu, Steph McGovern, journalist and television presenter, Claire Fox, Director, Academy of Ideas, Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE, Internationally renowned campaigner.

Table Sponsors

Sponsorship will be allocated on a strictly first come, first serve basis and we do not expect that tables will be available for long.

Sponsorship is exclusive to Commecial & Educational Supporters Click here to see the brochure

School Guests

This event is free and exclusive to Schools North East partner schools.

Direct invitations will be sent later this year to all Partner School representatives.

Join us to celebrate educaton in the North East

The dinner will be attended by over 400 North East Head Teachers, leading educationalists and local business leaders. Join us to network with colleagues and celebrate the region’s education community.