Inquiry Conference – Preparing for the future of education

This conference will be on Friday, 18th June, 2010 at the Barnham Broom Hotel, Norwich. With more than 70 delegates from schools around the country the inquiry at the conference will focus on the future of education in light of the recent change of government and the cancellation of the New Primary Curriculum proposed by Jim Rose.

During the day delegates will work in special interest groups discussing specific related issues. Evidence and outcomes from these groups will be collected and collated on computer and posted directly onto the conference web-page. Our aim is to generate a common purpose and direction that will influence the future of education.

Organised by Surlingham Primary School, School of Creativity, delegates will include school leaders, class teachers, governors, advisers and others engaged in creating meaningful, relevant and challenging educational experiences for children.

After keynotes from ‘expert witnesses’ Chris Watkins from the Institute of Education and Luke Abbott, director of mantleoftheexpert.com, delegates will work in special interest groups, each with an inquiry focus. During the day there will be opportunities to draw on the expertise of Chris and Luke, the experience of children and staff from Surlingham Primary School and the knowledge, strengths and experiences of other delegates at the conference.

The aim of the conference is not to decide the outcome or ‘deliver’ a single point of view, but to gather together like-minded professionals and allow them the space, time and resources to discuss and share their thoughts and ideas for the future of education: A very rare opportunity.

If you would like to take part please download the attached flyer for more information by clicking here.