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Black Country Education show

The Black Country Education show is taking place on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Gorsebrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PE. This is the first event of its kind and the aim is to show what the Black Country Challenge can do for schools throughout Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

This event will be a rare opportunity for headteachers, SIPs, governors and local authority education officials to be together in one room, share ideas and discuss how we can work together to continue raising the standards in the Black Country, as well as engage with the latest thinking on the potential impact of the 21st Century Schools White Paper. There will be information for School Improvement Partners to find out how their role is changing, how to get involved in the various programmes and what’s currently on offer from the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

The show will include an exhibition featuring a wide range of providers (see list below), including BCCSIP and National College. There will also be seminars and workshops running throughout the day covering a wide-range of topics from explaining how the Challenge is playing a key role in shaping the future of the area to more practical sessions on teaching and working with young people, as well as inspirational keynote speakers covering leadership and education.

School representatives who attend on the day will also be given priority for accessing the many free programmes that are available through Black Country Challenge. Schools will also have the opportunity to look in detail at the 2010-11 programmes that will be funded or subsidised through Black Country Challenge and express an interest in those which will best support their priorities.

The guest speaker on the day will be Olympic medallist and former World, European and Commonwealth champion, Kriss Akabusi. Since retiring from the track he has established a successful career as a motivational speaker, using his high energy and enthusiasm to inspire businesses and individuals around the world.

The event is free to attend and is open to anyone involved in teaching or with an interest in the schooling of young people in the area. Doors will open at 9am and will close at 3:30pm. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and buffet lunch will be available from 11am onwards. For further details and to book a place please download the Invitation letter and fax back form below.

 

Seminar Schedule (correct as of 3rd March 2010)

09:40 Looking Forward: The new White Paper - Implications for schools and the Black Country Challenge - Inderjit Dehal (DCSF)

10:40 The Black Country beyond the Challenge - Sir Geoff Hampton, Chief Advisor

11:40 Kriss Akabusi - Olympic medallist and former World, European and Commonwealth champion

13:10 SIPs - their role in a changing world - Warwick Sharp (DCSF)

14:10 The real Black Country Challenge - a business perspective - Stewart Towe (Hadley Industries)

Presentation/Workshop Schedule
Room 1
9:15 - Working directly with pupils (Secondary)
Working directly with pupils to build better relationships for learning between pupils and staff

10:15 - Fast Track (Secondary)
GSCE on-line revision resources

11:15 - Families of Schools (All Phases)
Benchmark data to support school improvements through networking

12:45 - Working With Parents (All Phases)
The INSPiRE primary parent workshop programme and the Leading Parent Partnership Award

13:45 - Teaching School Programmes (All Phases)
Building schools capacity to develop teachers practice (NCSL)

14:45 - Word Power (All Phases)
Improving reading, writing and communication skills

Room 2
9:15 - Film Club (All Phases)
Giving pupils and teachers the chance to explore the world of film inspiring new avenues for learning

10:15 - Local Leaders in Education Programme (All Phases)
School to school support

11:15 - Challenging Schools Recruitment Programme (Secondary)
Securing high quality NQTs in challenging contexts

12:45 - Royal Shakespeare Company (All Phases)
Engaging young people and teachers in a range of programmes to raise aspiration and achievement

13:45 - Irresistible Learning (Primary)
Whole school curriculum change to make learning more exciting and effective

14:45 - Narrowing the Gap (All phases)
Research Team Based Networks / Extra Mile

List of Exhibitors
Aim Higher
BCCSIP Succession Planning
Black Country Observatory
Black Country Student Awards
Black Country Supply Service
Business Class/BiTC
Compelling Learning
Creating Chances (CIC)
Creative Partnerships
DCSF
Education Business Partnership
Fast Track - GCSE on-line revision tool
Filmclub
Gear Up - Shireland Gateway
INSPiRE - Parental Engagement Programme
Irresistible Learning - Teaching and Learning Programme
Kick Start - Y6 maths based challenges
KS1/2 Writing (The Black Country Experience)
LPPA - Parental Engagement Programme
Maths Futures
Narrowing The Gap - Research Team Based Networks/Extra Mile
NCSL (National College of School Leadership)
NQT Recruitment
Peer To Peer Mentoring/Behaviour Management
Recruitment Project Challenging Schools
Revision Courses Y6/Y11
Royal Shakespeare Company
S.P.O.O.C.S - KS2 Writing Programme
Sandwell LA - Learning Mentor Central Team
Sandwell LA - Sandwell Inclusion Support
Sandwell LA - Workforce Development
Supporting Gifted & Talented Pupils
TDA
TEEP (Teaching Effectiveness Enhancement Programme)
The Leading Aspect Award
Undergraduate Coaches
University Of Wolverhampton - Midland Leadership Centre
University Of Wolverhampton - School of Education
Walsall LA - Yelp
Wolverhampton LA
Word Power Express
Working Directly With Pupils
• Being Straight With Teenagers
• Happy To Help
• How Good Could Learning Be
• What Makes Learning Work
• On Line Pupil Survey

For further details and to book a place please download the Invitation letter and fax back form below.
 

Invitation to the Black Country Education show
Invite letter to the Black Country Education show on 24th March 2010.. Click here to view.
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Fax back form for the Black Country Education show
Form to book a place on the Black Country Education show.. Click here to view.
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