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'Taking the step from Assistant Head to Deputy Head' by Jill Berry
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
‹Click here to read the full blog post by author, Jill Berry.

Jill is author of 'Making the Leap' - click here for more information and to purchase your very own copy!
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The National Conference 2018: ‘Called, Connected & Committed’ takes place tomorrow!
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

  • Amanda Spielman, Chief Inspector, Ofsted

  • Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, Campaigner and former CEO, Business in the Community

  • The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford



Also speaking:
Tickets are priced at £100+VAT and can be reserved here - or for information, contact Cat Morrison at catherine.morrison@churchofengland.org

  • Carolyn Roberts, Honorary Secretary of ASCL

  • The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester

  • Professor Joy Carter, Vice Chancellor, Winchester University

  • The Revd Richard Peers, @EducationPriest

  • Ian Bauckham CBE, Past President of ASCL


  • and many others!




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The Learning Power Approach (LPA) event takes place next week!
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Identifying the middle way, taking the best from the traditional and progressive ways of teaching.

  • Distilled pioneering approaches to teaching

  • Draw on a wide range of cognitive, social and neuroscientific research



Examples and techniques drawn from:

  • Expeditionary learning

  • Cultures of thinking

  • Studio learning

  • Habits of mind

  • Building learning power



  • The design principles for developing a high-achieving, independent mindset:
    Developing ˜world-class™ schools:
    Guest speakers at this event include on of our authors, Guy Claxton - Click here to find out more information on his book ˜The Learning Power Approach™.

  • Clarify the difference between Learning Mode and Performance Mode

  • Design activities that strengthen learning power

  • Why it is important to talk subjunctive rather than declarative

  • How to lay out your classroom, and what you should put on your walls



  • Build character

  • Focus deliberately, systematically, effectively and demonstrably on building ˜learning character™ alongside the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of grades

  • Enable students to choose, design, research, trouble-shoot and evaluate learning for themselves

  • Powerful alterations to atmospheres in the classroom



Click here for more information on this event and the chance to book your place now!



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Check out #LittleBooks eBooks now available on Amazon for £1.99!
Monday, 29 January 2018
‹Click here to purchase 'Where will I do my pineapples?' eBook for £1.99.

Click here to purchase 'The little book of values' eBook for £1.99.

Click here to purchase 'Dancing about architecture' eBook for £1.99.

Click here to purchase 'The little book of big stuff about the brain' eBook for £1.99.
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Meet our new arrival ... 'Uncharted Territories' by Hywel Roberts and Debra Kidd
Monday, 29 January 2018
‹Click here to discover more information and purchase your own copy of ˜Uncharted Territories™ by Hywel Roberts and Debra Kidd hot off the press!

Click here to take a look inside the book now!
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The Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers 2018 is only a week away!
Monday, 29 January 2018
You™ll hear from experts from across the higher education and employment landscapes “ experienced voices offering information, advice, and guidance on a range of key topics, including:

  • understanding the UCAS application process

  • the many different options open to your students

  • qualification changes likely to affect applicants

  • exploring applications to HE, and uncovering the providers™ perspective


  • With over 200 teachers and advisers in attendance each year, this is a great opportunity to network and share best practice with those currently advising in a similar role, and facing the same challenges.


New for 2018


Don™t miss your chance to get the inside track on current post-18 opportunities for your students “ book now!
Opening times

  • ˜Networking and nibbles™ - Meet representatives from a range of UK universities and colleges in an informal, early evening, networking environment.

  • Facilitated discussions “ participate in delegate-led discussions on your topics of interest.



Mon 5 February 2018

Tue 6 February 2018

Who should attend?
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  • Teachers, tutors, heads of sixth form, head teachers, and advisers from schools and post-16 colleges.

  • Careers advisers.

  • Heads of student services.



For delegate and booking enquiries:

events@ucas.ac.uk

01242 544 808



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