people than on non-hierarchical influence and the skill to engage people into action. Later in the afternoon, Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell CBE, takes to the stage to discuss the hot topic of physical wellbeing and its close connection to educational performance. As one of the most famous British dancers of all time, Darcey now uses her unique expertise to advocate for dance fitness in the PE curriculum, tackling fitness issues in young people to benefit not only individual children but the whole education system and the future health of our society. In another afternoon session, Ofsted’s regional director for the North West, Andrew Cook will provide key insights into the current priorities for schools in the North of England and what Ofsted is doing, through inspection, to support improvement. He will also explain recent developments in the inspectorate and the impact they have had on Ofsted’s work. Finally, leading educational pioneer Sir John Jones will round off the day with a fascinating keynote on creating emotionally intelligent schools. Having spent most of his professional life leading challenging schools across the North West of England, Sir John will discuss how strong leadership, widespread collaboration, creativity, imagination and a clear sense of purpose are all essential factors for building ‘happy’ organisations that can shape young lives in a positive and effective way. INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS Alongside the larger keynote sessions, attendees can choose from a range of interactive workshops focused on common
issues for schools of all shapes and sizes. Social media trainer Zoe Cairns and primary school teacher Ria Cairns will present a topical workshop about internet safeguarding and schools’ important role in protecting pupils against the various dangers of the online world. Using recent case studies, Zoe and Ria will show how e-safety can be integrated into school lesson plans and the overall curriculum, highlighting emerging threats for young people in the rapidly evolving websphere. In another session, the inspirational Stuart Myers will offer some fantastic ideas around encouraging ambition and raising aspirations. Stuart was born with no arms and his story of overcoming adversity began the moment he arrived in the hospital delivery room in Middlesbrough. Over thirty years later, he has a fascinating perspective on what can be achieved against the odds, delivered in a uniquely humorous and thought-provoking style. Or if you’re interested in narrowing the ‘attainment gap’ in your school, you can spend time with Daniel Sobel, CEO and founder of Inclusion Expert, who will share tried-and-tested techniques based on over 1,000 Pupil Premium Reviews, the common challenges schools face and some of the innovative ways they have overcome these. You can find details of the full line-up plus timings on the event website, including additional speakers such as Anne Lyons, president of The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) and an exclusive workshop on how to transform your learning spaces with colour and design. For more information, free registration and details of how to claim your £20 travel allowance, visit: www.northerneducationshow.uk EASTERN EDUCATION & ACADEMIES SHOW Additional keynotes for the Eastern Education Show include speakers from the regional schools commissioner, Ofsted, one England’s largest primary academy trusts and a leading soft skills specialist. In a special update straight after David Laws’ opening keynote, Ofsted HMI Paul Brooker will update delegates on the current priorities for schools in the East of England and explain what Ofsted is doing to support improvement through its inspections. Paul will discuss the ongoing evolution of the inspection framework, together with recent changes and new developments in the inspectorate. Next up will be soft skills specialist Christopher Barrat, exploring the real world of leadership to explain why the digital age has made so little difference to the type of non-hierachical communication needed to be an effective leader. After lunch, you can hear from Sir Steve Lancashire, founder and chief executive of REAch2, one of the most successful primary academy trusts in the country.
His session will tell the story of Reach2’s journey to bring together the schools in the academy and Sir Steve’s thoughts on how Multi-Academy Trusts can improve educational performance in the years ahead. Closing the day, you can hear how the regional schools commissioner sees academies and free schools improving educational performance in the years ahead – when deputy director for the East, Jonathan Lewis explains how the RSC is driving priorities such as challenging underperformance and raising standards.
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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS In addition to the keynote sessions, attendees can also attend a range of interactive workshops focused on common issues for schools of all shapes and sizes. As a specialist education adviser, writer and speaker, Mary Myatt works in schools talking to pupils, teachers and leaders about learning, leadership and the curriculum. In a fascinating workshop about rising to new challenges, Mary will discuss why educators relish doing things that are difficult, so long as there is no risk of feeling like a muppet – exploring how to get the conditions right so that teachers are able to do their best work, inside and outside the classroom. Social media trainer Zoe Cairns and primary school teacher Ria Cairns will again present a topical workshop about Internet safeguarding and schools’ important role in protecting pupils against the various dangers of the online world, using recent case studies to show how e-safety can be integrated into school lesson plans and the overall curriculum. Complementing the Ofsted keynote earlier in the day, Nicola Marriott from Cornerstones Education will be running a separate workshop on how to evidence Ofsted’s New Curriculum Requirements, in line with proposed changes to the new Inspection Framework. Nicola’s workshop will demonstrate how to stay one step ahead of the predicted requirements by building a secure curriculum structure and understanding what children should be learning at each stage. To access full details of the keynote and workshop programme, register for your free place and find out how to claim your £20 travel allowance, visit: www.easterneducationshow.uk. DON’T MISS OUT At both the Northern and Eastern events, you will also get chance to meet and chat to dozens of specialist suppliers to the education sector, in a major exhibition of innovative products and services designed to make your school even more efficient in the future. To register your free please, see below for more information. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.northerneducationshow.uk www.easterneducationshow.uk
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