Pinafores, plaits and purple ties

Today I start school ..again. It’s been a while since I started school but this is a whole new ball game. I probably won’t be wearing a pinafore, plaits or a purple tie for starters!

I have been chosen to take part in The School for Social Entrpreneurs (SSE).  The school was founded in 1997 by Michael Young (Lord Young of Dartington), a social innovator who’d previously launched the Consumers’ Association, the Open University and around 40 other organisations. I’m a big fan of the Open University, Lord Michael Young was clearly a person ahead of his own time, he has created so many opportunities for so many people.

I’m keen to meet my class of 17 other would-be social entrepreneurs and to find  out what their plans are but also slightly nervous… as one kind person put it “Can you sit still for a full school day, Emma?” Well, that’s going to be one of the challenges but like all good pupils I will endeavour to do my best! But will I be allowed to tweet in class??

I’m going to move from being a Freelancer to a Social Entrepreneur with help and inspiration from SSE .. as we set up “Suffolk Digital” as part of a Social Enterprise. Inbetween times I’ll no doubt be a freelance social entrepreneur!  It’s fantastic that we have this opportunity in Suffolk. I’m really looking forward to making the most of it.

Will keep you updated!