School tripS EVENtS
Conwy,Wales Saturday,September27
conwy castle is a gritty, dark-stoned fortress built on a rock overlooking the conwy estuary in North Wales DyspraxiaFoundationConferenceforProfessionals
by Edward i in the 13th century. it was part of a ring of fortresses to “contain” the “unruly” Welsh. the this year’s event is entitled Spanning the Years: A Joint Approach to Dealing with Dyspraxia. it is aimed at
adjacent town has three quarters of a mile of city wall incorporating 22 towers. if you want Medieval professionals supporting all individuals with the condition. the programme includes health and education
history at its most evocative there can be few better places. And the steps and town walks are good seminars and interactive workshops, as well as speeches from dyspraxia experts.
exercise! Venue: the Sheraton hotel, heathrow, london
Subjectpotential: history, citizenship, geography, pE contact: www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
contact: 01492 592358 and www.conwy.com
September24andOctober8
BirminghamMuseumandArtGallery EducationLawUpdate
this is just one of the several marvellous museums in Birmingham, and it has given its name to the the annual half-day conference by the Browne Jacobson law firm focuses on the areas of law relevant
whole consortium. home of the world’s largest collection of pre-raphaelite drawings and paintings it lies to education practitioners. Aimed at local authority representatives and headteachers, the seminar covers
at the very centre of the city, making a grand statement about the importance of learning with its round subjects including symbols of faith and school uniforms, and the restraint and searching of pupils.
room designed by h Yeoville thomason and opened in 1885. there is a very strong education Venue: Browne Jacobson offices, Nottingham (September 24) and Birmingham (october 8)
department. contact: www.brownejacobson.com
Subjectpotential: Art history, Dt, history, engineering, citizenship, English
contact: 0121 303 2834 and www.bmag.org.uk and www.schoolsliaison.co.uk October6to7
14to19ReformConference
KenwoodHouse,London this conference, organised by capita, aims to give delegates an update on government policy, strategy, and the
Brewing magnate Edward cecil Guinness, first Earl of iveagh, bought Kenwood house in 1925. two curriculum framework for 14 to 19 education. the presentations and discussions will look at engaging hard to
years later he bequeathed house, splendid park and part of his art collection to the nation. take reach groups, implementing rural delivery of Diplomas, and the availability of young apprenticeship placements.
students there to see the work of rembrandt, Vermeer, turner, reynolds and Gainsborough as well as a the following day (october 7) will host a half-day briefing on engaging employers in 14 to 19 education.
robert Adam-designed 18th century house built for the judge, lord Mansfield. there is scope for Venue:central london
exercise in the park too, and the unforgettable views across london lend themselves to geography and contact: www.capitaconferences.co.uk
history.
Subjectpotential: Art history, history, pE, geography, English October10to11
contact: 020 8348 1286 and www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwoodhouse NationalAssociationofMusicEducatorsAnnualConference
the 12th annual conference aims to bring together music teachers, advisors and educationalists. Breakout
RoyalBotanicGarden,Edinburgh sessions include a focus on the new 14 to 19 curriculum, use of ict with music, and a look at hard-to-teach
Established in 1670, this world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, diversity and topics. Speakers include tony Knight, ofsted’s specialist music advisor.
conservation covers 70 acres. its well-developed education department offers curriculum-based sessions Venue: international conference centre, Birmingham
for school students of all ages up to the Scottish senior 6. Sessions are varied and holistic especially with contact: www.name.org.uk
regard to science and art. it also offers cpD for teachers and outreach to schools such as its rainforest
roadshow. Thursday,October23
Subjectpotential: Science, economics, pShE, art, maths, geography, history ChallengingLearnerVoice
contact: 0131 552 7171 and www.rbge.org.uk this one-day conference will explore the learner voice, what the term should mean in practice, and the role
it plays in personalised learning. Seminars and workshops will also consider some of the digital technologies
TheHistoricDockyard,Chatham,Kent that offer the potential to embed learner voice in practice.
the vast dockyard – which finally closed commercially in the 1970s – now presents over 400 years of Venue: Warwick University conference park
maritime history from tudor times to the Falklands war. it has a ropery, historic warships, characters in contact: www.futurelab.org.uk/events
costume and lots of well presented information about how Drake, pepys, Nelson Brunel and Dickens
were connected with the dockyard, and what shipwrights, carpenters, smiths, caulkers, and flagmakers Monday,November10
did here. the schools programme includes Second World War days, living literacy, and tracking Down ANewSenseofSelf
the tudors. this conference aims to examine how people cope with social and behavioural changes following acquired
Subjectpotential: history, Dt, geography, maths, science, engineering, environmental education, brain injuries (ABi) in childhood and adolescence. it is organised by the charity trust-Ed, which promotes the
citizenship, art history, leisure and tourism understanding and awareness of the long-term educational needs of children with ABi, and believes that
contact: the education department on 01634 823811 or www.thedockyard.co.uk with support from families and professionals, they can fulfil their potential.
Venue: East Midlands conference centre, Nottingham
•SuggestionscompiledbySusanElkin,afreelanceeducationjournalistandformerteacher. contact: julie.scheller@freethcartwright.co.uk
Add the world to your class this year! The British Council offers
a breadth of international opportunities for schools, to help give young people
that vital global outlook, enhance key skills and motivation and provide a new
and exciting perspective for the curriculum.
We manage a range of opportunities including the DCSF Global Gateway website and the DCSF
International School Award, which together put you in touch with schools in other countries and
provide you with the tools you need to develop international work in your school.
Bring the international dimension alive
and start your journey today by visiting
the DCSF Global Gateway
www.globalgateway.org/schools
Discover our range of opportunities
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The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural
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A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales), SC037733 (Scotland).
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