Nottinghamshire’s Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) College in Sutton welcomed partners, stakeholders, staff and community representatives to its annual #InThisTogether stakeholder engagement event, celebrating the achievements of its current strategy.

Held at the Cornerstone Theatre in Sutton, the evening brought together education, health, community and business leaders to reflect on the impact of the #InThisTogether Strategy 2024–2026

The event was hosted by ATTFE College principal, Liz Barrett OBE DL, who welcomed guests and highlighted the importance of partnership working in transforming lives through education, wellbeing and community engagement.

Guests were treated beforehand to a buffet created by Jane Johnson and her Shine Catering learners and community ambassadors.

Nottinghamshire’s ATTFE College welcomed partners, stakeholders, staff and community representatives to its annual #InThisTogether Stakeholder Engagement event, celebrating the achievements of its current strategy.

placeholder image — Nottinghamshire’s ATTFE College welcomed partners, stakeholders, staff and community representatives to its annual #InThisTogether Stakeholder Engagement event, celebrating the achievements of its current strategy.

Dianne Holmes, head of curriculum strategy and partnerships at ATTFE was the compare for the event and throughout the evening, attendees heard and saw videos of inspiring examples of the trust’s impact, including:

Celebrating continuing professional development through workplace wellbeing and learning at ATTFE College.
Improving health and wellbeing across local communities through collaborative partnership working.
Supporting children and young people through the innovative ATTFE Evolve provision.
Presentation of Celebration of Achievement Awards recognising outstanding success and dedication.
Showcasing the achievements of the #InThisTogether Campaign 2025.
An engaging presentation on Stop the Bleed, its success and the power of partnership working, delivered by Peter Gregory, community engagement lead for Nottinghamshire Freemasons.
A Certificate of Recognition was awarded to ATTFE College’s Paul Horton BEM, who was awarded a British Empire Award in the Kings Birthday Honours recently.

The event concluded with an interactive stakeholder engagement activity, giving attendees the opportunity to shape future priorities and strengthen partnerships that will support the delivery of the new strategy over the next four years.

Speaking at the event, Ms Barrett said: “The success of #InThisTogether has always been built on the strength of our partnerships.

Dianne Holmes, head of curriculum strategy and partnerships at ATTFE was the compare for the event

"By working collaboratively with our communities, employers, education providers, health services and stakeholders, we can create lasting opportunities that improve lives.”

The evening reinforced ATTFE’s commitment to collaboration, innovation and inclusion, demonstrating how partnership working continues to make a meaningful difference to staff, learners, families and communities.