About

This free conference's premise is that so many of the skills and aptitudes which need a higher profile in our curricula are already there - just implicitly. By making them explicit we demonstrate that we value them. The conference will share and explore a number pilot projects, disseminate great practice and explore next steps. There will be a particular focus on making best use of the courses we already teach.

Delegates from state and independent schools, colleges, and wider educational institutions are warmly welcome to attend.

Funds are available for state schools to support travel and cover costs: please enquire for more information.

In partnership with Rethinking Assessment, Pearson and Challenge Partners

Agenda

Keynote: Michael Morpurgo, Times Education Commissioner (confirmed)
Keynote: Prof Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning (confirmed)

Workshops (to include):

• Bolton School, Bolton & Rethinking Assessment/ACER: embedding creative thinking action research (led by Bill Lucas)
• Hayes School, Bromley: rethinking year 7 and 8 leadership skills (self-)assessment
• The King Alfred School, London: school directed courses consortium initiative
• Madison Public Schools, Connecticut, USA: 'Profile of a Graduate' programme - 10 years on
• Livingstone Academy, Bournemouth: interdisciplinary curriculum
• Bradfield College, Reading: new Year 9 curriculum with a focus on complex problem-solving skills
• Stowe School, Buckingham & Learning Skills Trust: Skills Development Framework initiative 
• Monkton Combe School: embedding and assessing collaboration and communication aptitude

Location

Monkton Senior School
Church Lane, Monkton Combe, BA2 7HG

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