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Back to topFriday 09 December 2011
	Foundations for Learning	Inspiration	Creativity	Innovation in the Curriculum	Leadership & Policy	Science
11:00 - 12:00	Book Seminar TL01 Making a mark Cost : 12 TL01 Making a mark Brought to you by: FS/KS1 Event Speakers: Alice Sharp, Managing Director, Experiential Play Writing should be fun. It is also a journey. There are strong links between the way in which children learn language and the way they learn to write, from early mark making through first words and sentences. This session will highlight current theory with a wide variety of practical suggestions and writing opportunities. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Writing should be fun. It is also a journey. There are strong links between the way in which children learn language and the way they learn to write, from early mark making through first words and sentences. This session will highlight current theory with a wide variety of practical suggestions and writing opportunities. Speakers Alice Sharp, Managing Director, Experiential Play Sponsored by : FS/KS1	Book Seminar TL02 "If he was not in my class life would be great" Cost : 12 TL02 "If he was not in my class life would be great" Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Fin O’Regan, Behaviour Consultant Many recent proposals have mentioned better training for teachers and even psychometric testing for new applicants to the profession. Behaviour management is about attitude and application and this session will outline the key principles in how to manage change in both disaffected students and also colleagues. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Many recent proposals have mentioned better training for teachers and even psychometric testing for new applicants to the profession. Behaviour management is about attitude and application and this session will outline the key principles in how to manage change in both disaffected students and also colleagues. Speakers Fin O’Regan, Behaviour Consultant Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL03 Creative approaches to learning Cost : 12 TL03 Creative approaches to learning Brought to you by: FS, Primary Event Speakers: Alice Edwards and Trisha Lee, Make Believe Arts This workshop will engage participants with simple and effective methods to bring the curriculum to life. Our approach takes into account the different learning styles and intelligences in learners and educators alike. We will explore the potential of creativity, story and the possibilities of linking this with technology within foundation, Key stage 1 and 2. The examples we will demonstrate draw from our experiences of engaging pupils across various areas including maths, literacy and social and emotional development. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This workshop will engage participants with simple and effective methods to bring the curriculum to life. Our approach takes into account the different learning styles and intelligences in learners and educators alike. We will explore the potential of creativity, story and the possibilities of linking this with technology within foundation, Key stage 1 and 2. The examples we will demonstrate draw from our experiences of engaging pupils across various areas including maths, literacy and social and emotional development. Speakers Alice Edwards and Trisha Lee, Make Believe Arts Sponsored by : FS, Primary	Book Seminar TL04 Creative approaches to the new national curriculum Cost : 12 TL04 Creative approaches to the new national curriculum Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Dr Brian Male, Director, The Curriculum Foundation Don’t let the new national curriculum be a straightjacket. Find out how to throw off the shackles, and design an outstanding curriculum that will challenge and inspire all learners and prepare them for the future. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Don’t let the new national curriculum be a straightjacket. Find out how to throw off the shackles, and design an outstanding curriculum that will challenge and inspire all learners and prepare them for the future. Speakers Dr Brian Male, Director, The Curriculum Foundation Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL05 Innovative approaches to professional development (PD) Cost : 12 TL05 Innovative approaches to professional development (PD) Brought to you by: KS1 - 4, FE Event Speakers: Carol Taylor, Programme Leader Strategic CPD, London Centre for Leadership in Learning The role of the leader of PD in schools has changed significantly. How are you leading strategically to: build and distribute leadership capacity across the organisation? ensure that PD opportunities a make a difference to adult and pupil learning? effectively evaluate the impact of PD? ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The role of the leader of PD in schools has changed significantly. How are you leading strategically to: build and distribute leadership capacity across the organisation? ensure that PD opportunities a make a difference to adult and pupil learning? effectively evaluate the impact of PD? Speakers Carol Taylor, Programme Leader Strategic CPD, London Centre for Leadership in Learning Sponsored by : KS1 - 4, FE	Book Seminar TL06 Making assessment real in Key Stage 1 and 2 - top marks Cost : 12 TL06 Making assessment real in Key Stage 1 and 2 - top marks Brought to you by: KS1, 2 Event Speakers: Dr Lynne Bianchi and Penny Thompson, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education An inspirational session which explores an approach to assessing children’s science learning using context-rich, activity-rich and response-rich approaches in Key Stage 1 and 2. Providing real classroom assessment activities that exploit the use of new technologies and APP this session in not to be missed. Find out how to assess children’s progress so they really do get top marks! ... click for more » More information » Tickets: An inspirational session which explores an approach to assessing children’s science learning using context-rich, activity-rich and response-rich approaches in Key Stage 1 and 2. Providing real classroom assessment activities that exploit the use of new technologies and APP this session in not to be missed. Find out how to assess children’s progress so they really do get top marks! Speakers Dr Lynne Bianchi and Penny Thompson, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education Sponsored by : KS1, 2
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12:30 - 13:30	Book Seminar TL07 Outdoor learning on a budget Cost : 12 TL07 Outdoor learning on a budget Brought to you by: EYFS Event Speakers: Penny Tassoni, Author and Education Consultant This presentation looks at how we can create a stimulating environment for children on a low budget. It also looks at how we might review our resources and make sure that we are getting the best out of them. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This presentation looks at how we can create a stimulating environment for children on a low budget. It also looks at how we might review our resources and make sure that we are getting the best out of them. Speakers Penny Tassoni, Author and Education Consultant Sponsored by : EYFS	Book Seminar TL08 Children who can speak but don’t: effective management strategies Cost : 12 TL08 Children who can speak but don’t: effective management strategies Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Increasing numbers of children are silent or reluctant to speak at school but talkative at home. If regarded as shy, attention-seeking, uncooperative or controlling, inappropriate management will intensify their communication difficulties. This seminar is particularly relevant for early years settings as prevention is key, but children of all ages will benefit from the principles involved. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Increasing numbers of children are silent or reluctant to speak at school but talkative at home. If regarded as shy, attention-seeking, uncooperative or controlling, inappropriate management will intensify their communication difficulties. This seminar is particularly relevant for early years settings as prevention is key, but children of all ages will benefit from the principles involved. Speakers Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL09 Love to learn: ’Make it real’ Cost : 12 TL09 Love to learn: ’Make it real’ Brought to you by: CreEY/Primary Event Speakers: Simon Cooper-Hind, Educational Associate, Independent Thinking Ltd If our children don’t ‘love to learn’ how difficult is it to teach them? With all going on in our schools today we often lose sight of what is really important – the children. This session will provide opportunities to rediscover what’s important, explore how we engage our children so they become learners, and identify what blocks this process, whilst developing ideas and strategies on how we make learning real for everyone. This session will offer a range of inspirational ideas and strategies that can be incorporated into your classroom immediately. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: If our children don’t ‘love to learn’ how difficult is it to teach them? With all going on in our schools today we often lose sight of what is really important – the children. This session will provide opportunities to rediscover what’s important, explore how we engage our children so they become learners, and identify what blocks this process, whilst developing ideas and strategies on how we make learning real for everyone. This session will offer a range of inspirational ideas and strategies that can be incorporated into your classroom immediately. Speakers Simon Cooper-Hind, Educational Associate, Independent Thinking Ltd Sponsored by : CreEY/Primary	Book Seminar TL10 Getting to grips with the national agenda Cost : 12 TL10 Getting to grips with the national agenda Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Dr Rona Tutt OBE, Education Consultant, Speaker and Writer Since the change of government in May 2010, it has been hard to keep up with all the changes in education. From early years to post-16, no stone has been left unturned in reviewing the curriculum and its assessment. Education acts have been introduced, quangos have been quashed, and changes made to how Ofsted operates. This seminar is designed to give those working in schools an overview of what is still in place from the previous government, what shifts in policy have already occurred and what is likely to happen in the near future. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Since the change of government in May 2010, it has been hard to keep up with all the changes in education. From early years to post-16, no stone has been left unturned in reviewing the curriculum and its assessment. Education acts have been introduced, quangos have been quashed, and changes made to how Ofsted operates. This seminar is designed to give those working in schools an overview of what is still in place from the previous government, what shifts in policy have already occurred and what is likely to happen in the near future. Speakers Dr Rona Tutt OBE, Education Consultant, Speaker and Writer Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar TL11 Are you ready to be a social enterprise? Cost : 12 TL11 Are you ready to be a social enterprise? Brought to you by: EYFS Event Speakers: June O’Sullivan, Chief Executive, London Early Years Foundation In these difficult times, many people are looking at new ways of developing sustainable businesses which can make a positive difference to lots of children. London Early Years Foundation has been developing a social franchise approach to creating socially enterprising nurseries. In this seminar, June will explain what it means to be a social enterprise nursery and whether a social franchise can help achieve this. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In these difficult times, many people are looking at new ways of developing sustainable businesses which can make a positive difference to lots of children. London Early Years Foundation has been developing a social franchise approach to creating socially enterprising nurseries. In this seminar, June will explain what it means to be a social enterprise nursery and whether a social franchise can help achieve this. Speakers June O’Sullivan, Chief Executive, London Early Years Foundation Sponsored by : EYFS	Book Seminar TL12 Fibonacci, flowers and the golden number Cost : 12 TL12 Fibonacci, flowers and the golden number Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Marilyn Brodie and Nicky Fuller, Principal Lecturer and Centre Manager, Centre for Science Education Examine a flower and count the petals - 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, etc or a rectangular shape and divide the length of the long side by the short. An answer of or around 1.6 is called the 'golden ratio' or 'golden number'. The sequence of numbers is simple but has a dramatic effect on maths, science, engineering, art, music, architecture and much more. Participants in this workshop will make a flower and take away a creative way to engage pupils of all ages and across most school subjects. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Examine a flower and count the petals - 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, etc or a rectangular shape and divide the length of the long side by the short. An answer of or around 1.6 is called the 'golden ratio' or 'golden number'. The sequence of numbers is simple but has a dramatic effect on maths, science, engineering, art, music, architecture and much more. Participants in this workshop will make a flower and take away a creative way to engage pupils of all ages and across most school subjects. Speakers Marilyn Brodie and Nicky Fuller, Principal Lecturer and Centre Manager, Centre for Science Education Sponsored by : All
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14:00 - 15:00	Book Seminar TL13 It’s natural to play, creating enabling environments for physical activity in the early years Cost : 12 TL13 It’s natural to play, creating enabling environments for physical activity in the early years Brought to you by: EY Event Speakers: Dr Zoe Knowles and Miss Mareesa O’Dwyer, Chartered sport and exercise psychologist and PhD research student, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure, Liverpool John Moores University Physical inactivity in preschool children has been related to an increased risk of being overweight or obese at a young age. This problem remains ongoing with overweight prevalence in preschool children ranging from 12-32% in European countries. This session symposium will focus on research exploring early years physically active play within the playground, curriculum and the outdoors. For the practitioner, strategies will be outlined as to how the school, school-home links, children’s centres and classroom can influence a change towards healthy habits towards physical activity. The session will draw on some of the pioneering resea ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Physical inactivity in preschool children has been related to an increased risk of being overweight or obese at a young age. This problem remains ongoing with overweight prevalence in preschool children ranging from 12-32% in European countries. This session symposium will focus on research exploring early years physically active play within the playground, curriculum and the outdoors. For the practitioner, strategies will be outlined as to how the school, school-home links, children’s centres and classroom can influence a change towards healthy habits towards physical activity. The session will draw on some of the pioneering research currently being undertaken with practitioners and children at Liverpool John Moores University in collaboration with external agencies. Evidence from active play, playground behaviour and activity research and forest schools will be outlined. The session will be useful for EYFS practitioners and teachers interested in promoting physical activity and healthy eating practices within their school. Speakers Dr Zoe Knowles and Miss Mareesa O’Dwyer, Chartered sport and exercise psychologist and PhD research student, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure, Liverpool John Moores University Sponsored by : EY	Book Seminar TL14 SF3R: A formula for learning, behaviour and life Cost : 12 TL14 SF3R: A formula for learning, behaviour and life Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Fin O’Regan, Behaviour Consultant Quite simply teaching and parenting is about Structure, Flexibility, Rapport, Relationships and Role models. This presentation will outline the principles and application of SF3R in terms of classroom and home management. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Quite simply teaching and parenting is about Structure, Flexibility, Rapport, Relationships and Role models. This presentation will outline the principles and application of SF3R in terms of classroom and home management. Speakers Fin O’Regan, Behaviour Consultant Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL15 The helicopter technique Cost : 12 TL15 The helicopter technique Brought to you by: FS, Primary Event Speakers: Alice Edwards and Trisha Lee, Make Believe Arts This workshop will introduce teachers to the helicopter technique of storytelling and story acting that grew out of Vivian Gussin Paley's book The boy who would be a helicopter (published 1990 Harvard University Press). The teacher or workshop leader sits down with the child and listens to their story writing it down word for word. At the end of the story, the child decides which character to play and the whole class gathers to act out the stories of their peers. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This workshop will introduce teachers to the helicopter technique of storytelling and story acting that grew out of Vivian Gussin Paley's book The boy who would be a helicopter (published 1990 Harvard University Press). The teacher or workshop leader sits down with the child and listens to their story writing it down word for word. At the end of the story, the child decides which character to play and the whole class gathers to act out the stories of their peers. Speakers Alice Edwards and Trisha Lee, Make Believe Arts Sponsored by : FS, Primary	Book Seminar TL16 From special measures to outstanding in one leap! Cost : 12 TL16 From special measures to outstanding in one leap! Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Sir Mark Grundy, Executive Principal, Shireland Collegiate Academy In January 2010 Shireland Collegiate Academy was placed into special measures which given that in 2006 the school was Outstanding came as a shock. In 2010 the school travelled from special measures in January to outstanding in December, Sir Mark Grundy explains what the staff, students and families did to make such a difference. He will also explain the core strategies and solutions that the school deployed and how technology underpinned these. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In January 2010 Shireland Collegiate Academy was placed into special measures which given that in 2006 the school was Outstanding came as a shock. In 2010 the school travelled from special measures in January to outstanding in December, Sir Mark Grundy explains what the staff, students and families did to make such a difference. He will also explain the core strategies and solutions that the school deployed and how technology underpinned these. Speakers Sir Mark Grundy, Executive Principal, Shireland Collegiate Academy Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL17 Transforming student results through effective middle leadership Cost : 12 TL17 Transforming student results through effective middle leadership Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Andrea Berkeley, Development Director, Teaching Leaders With the quality of middle leadership now being assessed by Ofsted, it has never been more important to ensure middle leaders are effective in their roles. This session examines research showing which competencies good middle leaders possess, what are the top issues they face, and how they can be supported effectively in order to transform the results of students in their departments. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: With the quality of middle leadership now being assessed by Ofsted, it has never been more important to ensure middle leaders are effective in their roles. This session examines research showing which competencies good middle leaders possess, what are the top issues they face, and how they can be supported effectively in order to transform the results of students in their departments. Speakers Andrea Berkeley, Development Director, Teaching Leaders Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL18 Talking science â€“ enhancing scientific enquiry using verbal behaviour analysis Cost : 12 TL18 Talking science â€“ enhancing scientific enquiry using verbal behaviour analysis Brought to you by: KS2, 3 Event Speakers: Dr Lynne Bianchi and Penny Thompson, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education Find out about a novel approach to developing scientific enquiry at key stage 2 and 3. Using techniques from verbal behaviour analysis developed by Huthwaite International, this session shares the outcomes of a curriculum improvement project undertaken in three Sheffield Schools. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Find out about a novel approach to developing scientific enquiry at key stage 2 and 3. Using techniques from verbal behaviour analysis developed by Huthwaite International, this session shares the outcomes of a curriculum improvement project undertaken in three Sheffield Schools. Speakers Dr Lynne Bianchi and Penny Thompson, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education Sponsored by : KS2, 3
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15:30 - 16:30	Book Seminar TL19 Improving pupilsâ€™ behaviour in the foundation stage using practical strategies and resources Cost : 12 TL19 Improving pupilsâ€™ behaviour in the foundation stage using practical strategies and resources Brought to you by: EY/FS/Primary/Secondary Event Speakers: Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Early intervention is key to maximising individual pupils progress particularly in the foundation stage. Setting clear rules and reward systems is crucial if this progress is to be achieved. This session gives practical hints and tips on how to achieve this in the foundation stage using a variety of tried and tested ideas and resources. Aimed at headteachers, senior leaders and foundation stage practitioners to help them support foundation stage philosophy within their school. It also addresses the recent paper, Early intervention: The next steps.. Early intervention is an approach which offers our country a real opportunity to make lasting improvements in the lives of our children, to forestall many pe ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Early intervention is key to maximising individual pupils progress particularly in the foundation stage. Setting clear rules and reward systems is crucial if this progress is to be achieved. This session gives practical hints and tips on how to achieve this in the foundation stage using a variety of tried and tested ideas and resources. Aimed at headteachers, senior leaders and foundation stage practitioners to help them support foundation stage philosophy within their school. It also addresses the recent paper, Early intervention: The next steps.. Early intervention is an approach which offers our country a real opportunity to make lasting improvements in the lives of our children, to forestall many persistent social problems and end their transmission from one generation to the next, and to make long-term savings in public spending. Speakers Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Sponsored by : EY/FS/Primary/Secondary	Book Seminar TL20 Making letters and sounds accessible to all Cost : 12 TL20 Making letters and sounds accessible to all Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant If children in your class are struggling with synthetic phonics, this seminar is for you! Maggie looks at ways of adapting literacy schemes to follow a natural developmental progression and ensure success. The techniques are appropriate for children with additional needs, communication difficulties, poor attention span or general reluctance to read. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: If children in your class are struggling with synthetic phonics, this seminar is for you! Maggie looks at ways of adapting literacy schemes to follow a natural developmental progression and ensure success. The techniques are appropriate for children with additional needs, communication difficulties, poor attention span or general reluctance to read. Speakers Maggie Johnson, Speech and Language Therapy Advisor and Educational Consultant Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL21 Teach to inspire: ’Be creative’ Cost : 12 TL21 Teach to inspire: ’Be creative’ Brought to you by: EY/Primary Event Speakers: Simon Cooper-Hind, Educational Associate, Independent Thinking Ltd Inspirational teaching is essential if we are going to develop a ‘creative curriculum’. This session will provide an opportunity to explore how we can create a stimulating and exciting classroom climate. How we can maximise the learning for all, while developing individual creative learners for the future. Through practical strategies and ideas we will explore how creative learning can be developed for all our young learners, what affects creativity and what blocks it. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Inspirational teaching is essential if we are going to develop a ‘creative curriculum’. This session will provide an opportunity to explore how we can create a stimulating and exciting classroom climate. How we can maximise the learning for all, while developing individual creative learners for the future. Through practical strategies and ideas we will explore how creative learning can be developed for all our young learners, what affects creativity and what blocks it. Speakers Simon Cooper-Hind, Educational Associate, Independent Thinking Ltd Sponsored by : EY/Primary	Book Seminar TL22 Maths in a sand tray Cost : 12 TL22 Maths in a sand tray Brought to you by: EYFS/KS1 Event Speakers: Penny Tassoni, Author, education consultant Most settings working with children over two years old have a sand tray. This presentation looks at simple games to help children learn mathematical concepts while playing in the sand tray. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Most settings working with children over two years old have a sand tray. This presentation looks at simple games to help children learn mathematical concepts while playing in the sand tray. Speakers Penny Tassoni, Author, education consultant Sponsored by : EYFS/KS1	Book Seminar TL23 Leading collaborative learning Cost : 12 TL23 Leading collaborative learning Brought to you by: KS1â€“4, FE Event Speakers: Karen Spence-Thomas, Programme Leader, CPD and Aspiring Leaders, London Centre for Leadership in Learning Schools are increasingly working with each other and a range of services to drive improvement, support students and develop expertise. This seminar will explore: how to turn a collaborative into a powerful learning community; how to move beyond sharing ideas and actually change practice; and the key features of effective collaborative leadership. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Schools are increasingly working with each other and a range of services to drive improvement, support students and develop expertise. This seminar will explore: how to turn a collaborative into a powerful learning community; how to move beyond sharing ideas and actually change practice; and the key features of effective collaborative leadership. Speakers Karen Spence-Thomas, Programme Leader, CPD and Aspiring Leaders, London Centre for Leadership in Learning Sponsored by : KS1â€“4, FE	Book Seminar TL24 Science for all Cost : 12 TL24 Science for all Brought to you by: KS3 - 4, FE Event Speakers: Andy Bullough, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education Science for all is an exciting project that brings together teachers and teaching assistants with expertise in special educational needs from four Yorkshire Schools together with a group of curriculum developers from the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Collaboratively we are working to develop resources to help support SEN youngsters in their engagement and enjoyment of science. This workshop session will be based around sharing the proactive interventions that have come out of Science for all in particular of relevance to teachers and TAs working with SEN pupils with communications and ASD issues. All attending delegates will receive a pack of case studies to tailor to their own needs. &nb ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Science for all is an exciting project that brings together teachers and teaching assistants with expertise in special educational needs from four Yorkshire Schools together with a group of curriculum developers from the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Collaboratively we are working to develop resources to help support SEN youngsters in their engagement and enjoyment of science. This workshop session will be based around sharing the proactive interventions that have come out of Science for all in particular of relevance to teachers and TAs working with SEN pupils with communications and ASD issues. All attending delegates will receive a pack of case studies to tailor to their own needs. Speakers Andy Bullough, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Science Education Sponsored by : KS3 - 4, FE
Back to topSaturday 10 December 2011
	Foundations for Learning	Inspiration	Creativity	Innovation in the Curriculum	Leadership & Policy	Science
11:00 - 12:00	Book Seminar TL25 Using nature’s resources to stretch your budgets Cost : 12 TL25 Using nature’s resources to stretch your budgets Brought to you by: EY Event Speakers: Laura Henry and Derek Hayes, Managing Director and Senior Consultant, Childcare Consultancy In this practical workshop we will show you how to stretch your resource budget by using natural resources that cost little or nothing! We will explain how to support children’s learning by supporting their natural sensory development. In addition, we will demonstrate how the indoor and outdoor environment can build on children’s unique curiosity. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In this practical workshop we will show you how to stretch your resource budget by using natural resources that cost little or nothing! We will explain how to support children’s learning by supporting their natural sensory development. In addition, we will demonstrate how the indoor and outdoor environment can build on children’s unique curiosity. Speakers Laura Henry and Derek Hayes, Managing Director and Senior Consultant, Childcare Consultancy Sponsored by : EY	Book Seminar TL26 Behavioural protocols for learning Cost : 12 TL26 Behavioural protocols for learning Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Rob Long, Educational psychologist Good classroom behaviour management skills are necessary – but not sufficient. Many learners do not have the necessary entry skills to be successful. This session will explore reasons for this, as well as considering why a learner may have the skills in one lesson, but not the next. Or they seem to have them for one member of staff, but not another. Participants will consider whole class ways to ensure learners have such skills as emotional regulation, deferred gratification, response inhibition, as well as how to turn skills into dispositions. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Good classroom behaviour management skills are necessary – but not sufficient. Many learners do not have the necessary entry skills to be successful. This session will explore reasons for this, as well as considering why a learner may have the skills in one lesson, but not the next. Or they seem to have them for one member of staff, but not another. Participants will consider whole class ways to ensure learners have such skills as emotional regulation, deferred gratification, response inhibition, as well as how to turn skills into dispositions. Speakers Rob Long, Educational psychologist Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL27 Count me in! Cost : 12 TL27 Count me in! Brought to you by: FS Event Speakers: Yvonne Smillie, Childhood Practice Development Officer, Experiential Play The enjoyment of playing number games and using number skills is an important factor in developing confidence and excitement about maths. We can support children and help instill a confidence about numbers through offering an exciting array of practical ideas. This workshop will consider carefully selected active learning materials to fully engage children in a world of numbers. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The enjoyment of playing number games and using number skills is an important factor in developing confidence and excitement about maths. We can support children and help instill a confidence about numbers through offering an exciting array of practical ideas. This workshop will consider carefully selected active learning materials to fully engage children in a world of numbers. Speakers Yvonne Smillie, Childhood Practice Development Officer, Experiential Play Sponsored by : FS	Book Seminar TL28 BRILLIANT BRAIN! Power-up your pupils’ brains and show them just how brilliant they really are! Cost : 12 TL28 BRILLIANT BRAIN! Power-up your pupils’ brains and show them just how brilliant they really are! Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Dr Mark’ Biddis, Science and Maths Education Consultant, CPD Trainer and Writer In this lively and intriguing seminar, you will learn practical teaching techniques designed to expand your pupils’ brains in all directions, all based on the latest brain research. Includes novel techniques to power-up your teaching to enhance your pupils’ innate problem solving, reasoning, learning, perception and memory skills nearer to GENIUS levels! ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In this lively and intriguing seminar, you will learn practical teaching techniques designed to expand your pupils’ brains in all directions, all based on the latest brain research. Includes novel techniques to power-up your teaching to enhance your pupils’ innate problem solving, reasoning, learning, perception and memory skills nearer to GENIUS levels! Speakers Dr Mark’ Biddis, Science and Maths Education Consultant, CPD Trainer and Writer Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL29 Formulating effective partnerships with parents using a values based approach as a resource to support the curriculum Cost : 12 TL29 Formulating effective partnerships with parents using a values based approach as a resource to support the curriculum Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author It is well documented that the more that parents, school and the local community work together the more pupils benefit. This session looks at one innovative way in which this can be achieved using limited resources. Leading Aspect Award winner and TES Outstanding Partnership Award Finalist the session shares the importance of establishing effective partnerships to strengthen relationships and increase interaction between family, school and community. Directed at headteachers, senior leaders and classroom teachers this session gives a real insight into how parent partnerships can be integrated effectively into the curriculum and compliment existing PSE programmes such as SEAL. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: It is well documented that the more that parents, school and the local community work together the more pupils benefit. This session looks at one innovative way in which this can be achieved using limited resources. Leading Aspect Award winner and TES Outstanding Partnership Award Finalist the session shares the importance of establishing effective partnerships to strengthen relationships and increase interaction between family, school and community. Directed at headteachers, senior leaders and classroom teachers this session gives a real insight into how parent partnerships can be integrated effectively into the curriculum and compliment existing PSE programmes such as SEAL. Speakers Gill Ellis, Headteacher, Coed Eva Primary School and Nicola S. Morgan, Independent Behaviour Consultant and Author Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL30 Exploring e-learning resources to enhance chemistry lessons Cost : 12 TL30 Exploring e-learning resources to enhance chemistry lessons Brought to you by: KS2 - 4 Event Speakers: Dr Lorna Thomson, Programme Manager, Education Resources, Royal Society of Chemistry For the International Year of Chemistry it’s time to update the range of resources you use in your chemistry lessons. This workshop will show you a variety of free RSC web resources (interactive games, e-learning tools, and study materials) for use in your classroom and by students in their own time. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: For the International Year of Chemistry it’s time to update the range of resources you use in your chemistry lessons. This workshop will show you a variety of free RSC web resources (interactive games, e-learning tools, and study materials) for use in your classroom and by students in their own time. Speakers Dr Lorna Thomson, Programme Manager, Education Resources, Royal Society of Chemistry Sponsored by : KS2 - 4
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12:30 - 13:30	Book Seminar TL31 Creating a learning community Cost : 12 TL31 Creating a learning community Brought to you by: EYFS/KS1 - 2 Event Speakers: Jennie Lindon, Chartered Psychologist and Author What does it mean to create and maintain a learning community within early years, school or out-of-school provision? What are the implications for team leaders and for how practitioners behave towards each other? How can a harmonious learning community benefit children and families? ... click for more » More information » Tickets: What does it mean to create and maintain a learning community within early years, school or out-of-school provision? What are the implications for team leaders and for how practitioners behave towards each other? How can a harmonious learning community benefit children and families? Speakers Jennie Lindon, Chartered Psychologist and Author Sponsored by : EYFS/KS1 - 2	Book Seminar TL32 Unlocking the potential of outdoor learning Cost : 12 TL32 Unlocking the potential of outdoor learning Brought to you by: Primary Event Speakers: Karen Wheeler, Youth and Schools Manager, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority This seminar is designed to give NQTs and those with limited experience of running outdoor learning sessions the confidence and practical knowledge to run their own sessions or book sessions with outdoor providers. What are the benefits of learning outside the classroom using the natural environment? What practical steps can you take to help your session run smoothly? What special considerations apply when visiting farms? What equipment is available to support your sessions and how can you improvise on a budget? ... click for more » More information » Tickets: This seminar is designed to give NQTs and those with limited experience of running outdoor learning sessions the confidence and practical knowledge to run their own sessions or book sessions with outdoor providers. What are the benefits of learning outside the classroom using the natural environment? What practical steps can you take to help your session run smoothly? What special considerations apply when visiting farms? What equipment is available to support your sessions and how can you improvise on a budget? Speakers Karen Wheeler, Youth and Schools Manager, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Sponsored by : Primary	Book Seminar TL33 Confidence in Music Teaching Cost : 12 TL33 Confidence in Music Teaching Brought to you by: FS, KS1 Event Speakers: Linda Bance, Music Education Consultant As a generalist, music is often a worrying area when teaching the curriculum. Are we good enough? Are we musical? What should we teach and how? The session will demonstrate how we can make this a pleasurable experience for the children and ourselves. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: As a generalist, music is often a worrying area when teaching the curriculum. Are we good enough? Are we musical? What should we teach and how? The session will demonstrate how we can make this a pleasurable experience for the children and ourselves. Speakers Linda Bance, Music Education Consultant Sponsored by : FS, KS1	Book Seminar TL34 Subject to change: should primary schools structure learning around subjects or themes? Cost : 12 TL34 Subject to change: should primary schools structure learning around subjects or themes? Brought to you by: KS1 - 2 Event Speakers: Julie McCulloch, Policy Manager, Pearson Centre for Policy and Learning The curriculum – what children should learn – is at the heart of current debate. The Department for Education’s current review of the national curriculum is intended to identify the essential knowledge pupils need, make the curriculum more focused than it currently is, and to hand control back to teachers. But how children learn is as important, if not more so, than what they learn. This session will pose three questions: do all the most successful primary schools structure learning around traditional subject disciplines? Should primary schools set aside their natural enthusiasm for thematic approaches? Should we be exerting top-down pressure on primary schools to deliver learning in this way? Answers will be sou ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The curriculum – what children should learn – is at the heart of current debate. The Department for Education’s current review of the national curriculum is intended to identify the essential knowledge pupils need, make the curriculum more focused than it currently is, and to hand control back to teachers. But how children learn is as important, if not more so, than what they learn. This session will pose three questions: do all the most successful primary schools structure learning around traditional subject disciplines? Should primary schools set aside their natural enthusiasm for thematic approaches? Should we be exerting top-down pressure on primary schools to deliver learning in this way? Answers will be sought in evidence from recent reviews into primary education, from the growing body of research on what works in curriculum development, and from case studies of high performing schools and school systems, in order to highlight the key policies, practices and behaviours that lead to success. Speakers Julie McCulloch, Policy Manager, Pearson Centre for Policy and Learning Sponsored by : KS1 - 2	Book Seminar TL35 Creating and sharing a vision: Practical strategies for inspiring leaders Cost : 12 TL35 Creating and sharing a vision: Practical strategies for inspiring leaders Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Julie Olsson, Educational Trainer and Learning Coach, CPD, AQA Having, holding and sharing a vision is key to inspirational leadership. Whether it is the vision for a whole school development strategy or a learning outcome for a lesson, the principles are the same. When developed thoroughly, having a clearly defined vision has a massive impact on motivation and achievement. In this session you will reflect on some of the most powerful and effective ways to create and share a vision. You will have the opportunity to participate in visioning exercises and consider how to involve others throughout the process. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Having, holding and sharing a vision is key to inspirational leadership. Whether it is the vision for a whole school development strategy or a learning outcome for a lesson, the principles are the same. When developed thoroughly, having a clearly defined vision has a massive impact on motivation and achievement. In this session you will reflect on some of the most powerful and effective ways to create and share a vision. You will have the opportunity to participate in visioning exercises and consider how to involve others throughout the process. Speakers Julie Olsson, Educational Trainer and Learning Coach, CPD, AQA Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL36 A little stuff a lot of learning! Cost : 12 TL36 A little stuff a lot of learning! Brought to you by: Primary Event Speakers: Rosemary Feasey, Primary Science Consultant How do you make resources for an activity go a long way? Well perhaps it has something to do with the approach we take in primary science. Come and find out how to use limited resources and get a lot of mileage in terms of children’s learning and access to assessing skills and knowledge. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: How do you make resources for an activity go a long way? Well perhaps it has something to do with the approach we take in primary science. Come and find out how to use limited resources and get a lot of mileage in terms of children’s learning and access to assessing skills and knowledge. Speakers Rosemary Feasey, Primary Science Consultant Sponsored by : Primary
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14:00 - 15:00	Book Seminar TL37 Should I stay or should I go? Improving staff retention Cost : 12 TL37 Should I stay or should I go? Improving staff retention Brought to you by: EY Event Speakers: Laura Henry and Derek Hayes, Managing Director and Senior Consultant, Childcare Consultancy Having trouble with high staff turnover? Need some advice on how to attract and keep good staff? This dynamic seminar will improve retention strategies to save money and enhance consistency. Find out why practitioners really resign and what you might do to influence their decisions. Consider warning signs, push and pull factors and ways to monitor turnover. Reflect upon leadership and your organisational culture and benchmark your benefits package. Ideal for all managers, proprietors and centre leaders needing to boost their management skills. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Having trouble with high staff turnover? Need some advice on how to attract and keep good staff? This dynamic seminar will improve retention strategies to save money and enhance consistency. Find out why practitioners really resign and what you might do to influence their decisions. Consider warning signs, push and pull factors and ways to monitor turnover. Reflect upon leadership and your organisational culture and benchmark your benefits package. Ideal for all managers, proprietors and centre leaders needing to boost their management skills. Speakers Laura Henry and Derek Hayes, Managing Director and Senior Consultant, Childcare Consultancy Sponsored by : EY	Book Seminar TL38 No TA? Don’t panic! Cost : 12 TL38 No TA? Don’t panic! Brought to you by: KS1,2 Event Speakers: Kate Aspin, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Huddersfield In these days of cut backs and austerity measures, the use of TAs in classrooms may become a luxury rather than a necessity. So as a class teacher of 30-plus how do you differentiate and support the needs of children when it is just you and them? Kate will suggest do-able and practical ideas to support quality teaching and learning with limited other adult support. This session is especially suited to NQTs or teachers in their first few years of teaching. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In these days of cut backs and austerity measures, the use of TAs in classrooms may become a luxury rather than a necessity. So as a class teacher of 30-plus how do you differentiate and support the needs of children when it is just you and them? Kate will suggest do-able and practical ideas to support quality teaching and learning with limited other adult support. This session is especially suited to NQTs or teachers in their first few years of teaching. Speakers Kate Aspin, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Huddersfield Sponsored by : KS1,2	Book Seminar TL39 Food for Life Partnership Cost : 12 TL39 Food for Life Partnership Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: James Cleeton, Food for Life Partnership Delivery Manager The Food for Life Partnership works with nearly 3,000 schools and their communities across England supporting them to put healthier food on the school dinner menu and create a food culture, which focuses on health, through practical education such as growing, cooking and visiting farms. When young people learn where good, healthy food comes from, they are happy to eat it. Also, this knowledge is extended to parents and members of the local communities through the schools (and the children), which makes the Food for Life Partnership approach extremely wide-ranging – as well as extremely cost-effective. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The Food for Life Partnership works with nearly 3,000 schools and their communities across England supporting them to put healthier food on the school dinner menu and create a food culture, which focuses on health, through practical education such as growing, cooking and visiting farms. When young people learn where good, healthy food comes from, they are happy to eat it. Also, this knowledge is extended to parents and members of the local communities through the schools (and the children), which makes the Food for Life Partnership approach extremely wide-ranging – as well as extremely cost-effective. Speakers James Cleeton, Food for Life Partnership Delivery Manager Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL40 Inspire problem solving with science and maths! Fun and easy creative teaching activities using limited resources Cost : 12 TL40 Inspire problem solving with science and maths! Fun and easy creative teaching activities using limited resources Brought to you by: KS1 - 3 Event Speakers: Dr Mark’ Biddis, Science and Maths Education Consultant, CPD Trainer and Writer In this lively seminar, ‘Dr Mark’ will demonstrate an effective approach to teaching creative problem solving and reasoning through science and maths, using a variety of cheap, simple, novel, fun and highly visual ‘hands-on’ investigations, experiments, ‘tricks’ and other activities designed to get your pupils thinking just like scientists and mathematicians do! ... click for more » More information » Tickets: In this lively seminar, ‘Dr Mark’ will demonstrate an effective approach to teaching creative problem solving and reasoning through science and maths, using a variety of cheap, simple, novel, fun and highly visual ‘hands-on’ investigations, experiments, ‘tricks’ and other activities designed to get your pupils thinking just like scientists and mathematicians do! Speakers Dr Mark’ Biddis, Science and Maths Education Consultant, CPD Trainer and Writer Sponsored by : KS1 - 3	Book Seminar TL41 Education fundraising in a time of austerity Cost : 12 TL41 Education fundraising in a time of austerity Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Daniel Cooke, Education Fundraiser; and Heads who have used the system Against a backdrop of education cuts, fundraising will become even more imperative to supporting the activities, infrastructure and development plans of schools, colleges and universities. This session addresses the challenges facing education establishments, boards of governors and finance committees in the current climate and offers vital advice about fundraising strategies and how to maximise fundraising efforts. The session will also present real life fundraising case studies from primary and secondary schools. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Against a backdrop of education cuts, fundraising will become even more imperative to supporting the activities, infrastructure and development plans of schools, colleges and universities. This session addresses the challenges facing education establishments, boards of governors and finance committees in the current climate and offers vital advice about fundraising strategies and how to maximise fundraising efforts. The session will also present real life fundraising case studies from primary and secondary schools. Speakers Daniel Cooke, Education Fundraiser; and Heads who have used the system Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL42 CPD for chemistry teachers Cost : 12 TL42 CPD for chemistry teachers Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Amanda Middleton, Programme Manager, Chemistry for Non-Specialists, Royal Society of Chemistry As part of the RSC commitment to maintaining professional standards and supporting members throughout their working lives, a continuing professional development (CPD) framework has been developed to help chemistry teachers. The session will highlight the material and courses available from the RSC to enhance the teaching of chemistry. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: As part of the RSC commitment to maintaining professional standards and supporting members throughout their working lives, a continuing professional development (CPD) framework has been developed to help chemistry teachers. The session will highlight the material and courses available from the RSC to enhance the teaching of chemistry. Speakers Amanda Middleton, Programme Manager, Chemistry for Non-Specialists, Royal Society of Chemistry Sponsored by : All
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15:30 - 16:30	Book Seminar TL43 Easing transitions for young children Cost : 12 TL43 Easing transitions for young children Brought to you by: EYFS/KS1 Event Speakers: Jennie Lindon, Chartered Psychologist and Author Young children have a series of changes to negotiate over early childhood, including the move into reception class. What help do they need from the adults who should be smoothing minor and major transitions? ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Young children have a series of changes to negotiate over early childhood, including the move into reception class. What help do they need from the adults who should be smoothing minor and major transitions? Speakers Jennie Lindon, Chartered Psychologist and Author Sponsored by : EYFS/KS1	Book Seminar TL44 Understanding and managing change Cost : 12 TL44 Understanding and managing change Brought to you by: All Event Speakers: Rob Long, Educational Psychologist Learning new skills is a challenge we all face. We can all be reluctant to leave the familiar. This session will explore resistance to change in learners as well as skills to enable staff to benefit from a new tomorrow while celebrating the successes of yesterday. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Learning new skills is a challenge we all face. We can all be reluctant to leave the familiar. This session will explore resistance to change in learners as well as skills to enable staff to benefit from a new tomorrow while celebrating the successes of yesterday. Speakers Rob Long, Educational Psychologist Sponsored by : All	Book Seminar TL45 Fresh air fun Cost : 12 TL45 Fresh air fun Brought to you by: FS/KS1 Event Speakers: Yvonne Smillie, Childhood Practice Development Officer, Experiential Play Exciting ways to enhance outdoor play experiences. This workshop will explore the use of resources provided by ‘mother nature’ with a few added to extend and enrich. Building stories, role play and conversation using what we find in the garden, street or outdoor space for large group, small group and paired games. We look at traditional and modern games using fresh air and space and describe transitory art – creating pattern, textures, sequences and art work using leaves, petals, twigs and stones. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Exciting ways to enhance outdoor play experiences. This workshop will explore the use of resources provided by ‘mother nature’ with a few added to extend and enrich. Building stories, role play and conversation using what we find in the garden, street or outdoor space for large group, small group and paired games. We look at traditional and modern games using fresh air and space and describe transitory art – creating pattern, textures, sequences and art work using leaves, petals, twigs and stones. Speakers Yvonne Smillie, Childhood Practice Development Officer, Experiential Play Sponsored by : FS/KS1	Book Seminar TL46 Promoting physical activity and healthy eating in primary school age children Cost : 12 TL46 Promoting physical activity and healthy eating in primary school age children Brought to you by: KS2 Event Speakers: Dr Lynne Boddy, Postdoctoral Research Officer, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure, Liverpool John Moores University It is well established that healthy eating and physical activity are important determinants of health. This symposium will give an overview of KS2 children’s physical activity, fitness and food intake research and how these relate to improving children’s health. For the practitioner, strategies will be outlined as to how the school and classroom can influence a change towards healthy habits. The session will draw on some of the pioneering research currently being undertaken at Liverpool John Moores University including evidence from the SportsLinx, A-CLASS and CHANGE! studies. The session will be useful for teachers and practitioners interested in promoting physical activity and healthy eating within their school. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: It is well established that healthy eating and physical activity are important determinants of health. This symposium will give an overview of KS2 children’s physical activity, fitness and food intake research and how these relate to improving children’s health. For the practitioner, strategies will be outlined as to how the school and classroom can influence a change towards healthy habits. The session will draw on some of the pioneering research currently being undertaken at Liverpool John Moores University including evidence from the SportsLinx, A-CLASS and CHANGE! studies. The session will be useful for teachers and practitioners interested in promoting physical activity and healthy eating within their school. Speakers Dr Lynne Boddy, Postdoctoral Research Officer, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure, Liverpool John Moores University Sponsored by : KS2	Book Seminar TL47 Inspire, lead and manage? A framework for middle managers in schools and colleges Cost : 12 TL47 Inspire, lead and manage? A framework for middle managers in schools and colleges Brought to you by: All stages Event Speakers: Julie Olsson, Educational Trainer and Learning Coach, CPD, AQA Successful, enthusiastic teams are led by managers who inspire them to greatness. Leadership combined with management, in someone who inspires: a winning combination! So how can you meet this challenge? This session provides a framework for you to consider the key ingredients that go into this successful mix. The framework includes practical ideas for getting the balance right to make a massive difference to you, your colleagues and students. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: Successful, enthusiastic teams are led by managers who inspire them to greatness. Leadership combined with management, in someone who inspires: a winning combination! So how can you meet this challenge? This session provides a framework for you to consider the key ingredients that go into this successful mix. The framework includes practical ideas for getting the balance right to make a massive difference to you, your colleagues and students. Speakers Julie Olsson, Educational Trainer and Learning Coach, CPD, AQA Sponsored by : All stages	Book Seminar TL48 Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Cost : 12 TL48 Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Brought to you by: KS3 - 4 Event Speakers: Phil Robinson, HE STEM Project Officer, Royal Society of Chemistry The RSC’s Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme brings spectroscopy to life by giving students hands-on experience of infra-red and UV-vis spectroscopic techniques. This session will introduce teachers to the equipment and the resource materials, show them how to use it and provide an opportunity to carry out some of the activities. Use of the associated SpectraSchool website will also be covered, providing ideas and activities for teaching spectroscopy in the classroom. ... click for more » More information » Tickets: The RSC’s Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme brings spectroscopy to life by giving students hands-on experience of infra-red and UV-vis spectroscopic techniques. This session will introduce teachers to the equipment and the resource materials, show them how to use it and provide an opportunity to carry out some of the activities. Use of the associated SpectraSchool website will also be covered, providing ideas and activities for teaching spectroscopy in the classroom. Speakers Phil Robinson, HE STEM Project Officer, Royal Society of Chemistry Sponsored by : KS3 - 4

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