Iftar at Blue Coats Schools in Coventry

It has been a busy few months here at the Foundation and we have been out and about enjoying some creative pursuits and networking with partners.


On the 21st April our CEO Ann, in her role as UNESCO ASPnet U.K. Co-Ordinator was invited to attend an Iftar at Blue Coats Schools in Coventry.


Ann says “it was an intimate evening of community togetherness”.

As one of the first UNESCO Trusts across our vibrant city, we are thrilled to announce a momentous occasion that embodies the spirit of unity, inclusion, and education.


To commemorate this milestone, Inspire Education Trust, in collaboration with Warwick University, are hosting a community Iftar. This gathering celebrates the rich diversity of our community and promotes the values of UNESCO, fostering mutual understanding and dialogue among people of different cultures and backgrounds.


Aligned with our commitment to the goals of community and inclusion, this event symbolises our dedication to creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. By coming together over a shared meal during the holy month of Ramadan, we reaffirm our commitment to building bridges and fostering a culture of respect and understanding.


We believe that education is not only about academics but also about nurturing compassionate, globally minded individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the world. Through initiatives like this community Iftar, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation to embrace diversity and work towards a more harmonious and inclusive society. Join us as we celebrate diversity, unity, and the values that bind us together as a community.


Together, let us build a brighter future for all.

“The project has been supported by the University of Warwick as part of the UNESCO schools network project, giving opportunities and experiences for schoolchildren in Coventry”

Gemma Hathaway Assistant Headteacher


You can read the press coverage here: I attended an Iftar event in Coventry and it opened my eyes

Ann Beatty • June 17, 2024

Headlines: Inspiration, humour and advice for school leaders - Competition 2025

By Ann Beatty • August 15, 2025
Mike Fleetham of Thinking Classroom has written a book " Headlines: Inspiration, humour and advice for school leaders ". A collection of original ideas, advice from professionals, quotes, and tips to support and inspire all leaders. Perfect for new and established leaders working in education, especially headteachers. "Being a headteacher is like looking both ways before you cross the road, and then getting hit by an aeroplane." To Enter the Competition To win a copy of Headlines please share your inspiring education or life lesson in no more than 600 words. The winning article will also be published in our next edition of Engage. Send your words of inspiration to admin@stevesinnottfoundation.org.uk 📅 Deadline: 5th September 2025⁠ Stuck on Ideas? Here are some questions and prompts to get you started! What’s the one lesson school didn’t teach you, but life did? Think of a moment that changed your path, what happened? What piece of advice has helped you grow the most? When did a challenge turn into an opportunity for you? What story from your life would inspire someone on the other side of the world? What’s the life lesson that unlocked your next chapter? ⁠ Your words could uplift, empower and be seen by many. Let your story inspire the world! 🌍💡⁠ Good luck and we cant wait to read all the entries!

UNESCO ASPnet Schools Coventry

By Ann Beatty • July 8, 2025
This week our CEO Ann and Jude (SSF Ambassador) visited schools in Coventry and heard about the wonderful work that students are doing to foster peace and community connection, as part of Coventry Arts Week. We visited Lyng Hall school in the morning and met with Ms Hagan and four of the schools UNESCO ASPnet ambassadors. They told us all about their recent project. The students took their art and poetry to the 80th Anniversary symposium in Ypres and Dunkirk. They shared with us some of the poetry they had written together with the students on the field trip and some of their own poems too. They also shared their future plans for working with their local primary school on peace and community. We also had the privilege of joining Ms Hagans class where they were looking at Caliban’s tale. Here is one of the students work

A Get Moving Fundraiser - Ann's 60 Miles Walk

By Ann Beatty • June 30, 2025
For my birthday this year I had the honour to walk 60 miles (yes it was a big 0 birthday) over 3 days to support the essential work of the Steve Sinnott Foundation of which I am CEO. Education in its many forms is essential for all of us to thrive and make the most of life's opportunities. The Foundation works to ensure that as many children and adults as possible across the globe can access the human right of education. The plan was to walk with friends and supporters who I hoped would keep me smiling along the way and it felt like a good way to make use of the Foundation’s “Get Moving” campaign. Here's how my Get Moving Fundraiser went on the first day. The 13th June I started my walk in London by walking from Barnet to west Hampstead and visiting my sister at her shop at Tree of Life where I got served a nice iced coffee to keep me going.