"Well structured, really informative - good hearing other colleagues' experiences and expertise. I feel more confident about delivering the subject."
May 2012, Gordano School
"Very good, some really good ideas to help pupils to remember key information. Also key revision techniques - backed up what we have been saying in school."
April 2012, Winsford E-Act Academy
"Well structured, highly relevant, with a good range & depth of info covered. The course leader gauged the info given at an appropriate level including each participant and was helpful and friendly. A thoroughly excellent course which I would highly recommend."
April 2012, Oaks Park High School
A hands-on, practical course for NQTs and those new to teaching Chemistry. This course will be held at Godalming College's State-of-the-Art Chemistry Labs.
For the first time delegates will receive a dual perspective from this course: examiner insight from a GCSE Chief Examiner together with a full range of practical teaching strategies from one of the leading Maths ASTs in the country.
Our National Conferences bring together exceptional teams of unrivalled experts and leaders of learning from some of the most successful schools in the country, together with high profile Government figures and educationalists. Delegates attend a carefully planned range of thought-provoking Keynote sessions together with a choice of stimulating, opt-in workshops to take away the latest information and practical strategies to tackle the big, key issues facing schools and colleges in the current educational climate
WHY IS THIS CONFERENCE RELEVANT?
This conference is relevant because:
The focus on teaching and learning has never been so rigorous: with the new 2012 Ofsted framework, schools have experienced a far greater emphasis on the inspection of teaching and learning
Ofsted plan to raise the bar still further in September 2012, for example, in order to achieve an overall outstanding grade, teaching must also be of a consistent level of outstanding
There will be more pressure to move teaching to at least a grading of ‘good’- it is now time to really focus on improving teaching and learning to avoid being categorised as ‘requiring improvement’
This conference gives direct, expert guidance, from HMI and Leaders from schools who have been graded outstanding with the new 2012 Ofsted framework
The conference will offer practical strategies and solutions, you will take away specific examples of outstanding practice which you will be able to use to enhance your teaching and learning provision
WHY IS THIS CONFERENCE RELEVANT?
This conference is relevant because:
Each day is a stand-alone event, you can attend either or both of the days depending upon your specific focus areas (receive a reduction if you attend both conferences)
You will gain expert guidance on how to lead exceptional teaching and learning in your Sixth Form: hear from a Principal who has been highly successful in this area
You will have chance to debate and gain solutions for the key challenge areas for Sixth Forms in the new panel session: ‘Is the Sixth Form Sector under attack?’
You will gain clear, practical guidance and support from an exceptionally high profile range of expert speakers: HMI, UCAS, outstanding Principals and Leaders of Learning, Government, examination boards etc.
You will be able to take away specific examples of outstanding practice from some of the most ‘elite’ Sixth Forms in the country
Your chance to hear a live Question and Debate session with a panel of leading experts. This session will be focused on 'Is the Sixth Form Sector under attack?', an opportunity for you to ask relevant, current and important questions.
NEW: Design & Technology courses for Teachers
We are delighted to be expanding our range of courses for teachers and for the first time, in summer 2012, we are offering a full selection of courses in A Level and GCSE Design and Technology. The courses cover all areas of Design and Technology and offer a comprehensive choice of focus areas including: outstanding teaching and learning, exam board specific courses, hands-on CAD/CAM, DATA accredited Health and Safety and courses specifically for Subject Leaders in D and T.
To give you more of a taste of the courses available, here are just 4 of the full range on offer:
We are very proud to be working with some of the most experienced and high profile names in the country for Design and Technology. These course speakers include:
Clive Buckler: former Subject Leader and SSAT Lead Practitioner; highly experienced Resistant Materials Moderator and ‘Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant’
Kevin Jones and Mary Southall: educational D and T consultants with a wealth of combined experience: successful Heads of Departments, authors of D &TA publications, ASTs with much experience of working in schools to raise student attainment
Brian Russell: experienced teacher and Director of D and T at a highly successful City Academy with a national reputation for this subject. Brian has written a number of revision guides and text books and has many years experience as a Chief Examiner for a leading awarding body
Your Comments
"Very good emphasis on problem solving and shifting up a gear to get students thinking like the examiners and marking previous student answers. Deepened & commented ideas in developing answers working through and leading the examiner" Hendon School April 2012"Very good, some really good ideas to help pupils to remember key information. Als okey revision techniques - backed up what we have been saying in school" Winsford E-Act Academy April 2012"Extremly useful, giving examples of marking criteria, helpful tips on remembering formula, revision advice & how to answer questions in a logical manner" Burleigh Community College April 2012"Excellent revision session allowing the students to get a very informative seminar from very informed presenters. Very good resources" Bishop Challoner Catholic College April 2012
"Useful day for students and piled up a few good tips for my teaching as well. Highly enjoyable with lots of information and good pace throughout" Bishop Challoner Catholic College April 2012"Very proficient in all respects. Huge respect for [course leader]'s knowledge & advice - very pragmatic, practical, generous with resources. Thank you!" Rugby High School April 2012"Good organisation - well structured. Some great ideas & shared good practice. Exam marking really helpful. [Course leader] very friendly and approachable" Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School April 2012"Well structured, highly relevant, with a good range & depth of info covered. The course leader gauged the info given at an appropriate level including each participant and was helpful and friendly. A thoroughly excellent course which I would highly recommend" Oaks Park High School April 2012
All of our courses offer practical strategies and solutions to encourage students to reach their full potential and obtain the very highest grades and achievement levels. The benefits of attending our courses include:
Receiving examples of outstanding teaching and learning / model lessons to satisfy Ofsted grade 1 criteria
Taking away a fuller understanding of the assessment methods to help your students move their grades to the highest possible level
Increasing your ability to differentiate your teaching to boost examination performance for the well able and also the lower attaining students
Accessing expert guidance to plan and structure an outstanding course to stimulate, motivate and inspire your students to success
Boosting your own ability to meet Performance Management targets and enhance your career progression
For the 2012 conference, a key focus is on the A2 set texts for June 2013-2015. All the sessions on prescribed texts are led by leading experts and we are pleased to welcome back Ingo Gildenhard for Virgil, Aeneid IV, Rhiannon Ash for Tacitus, Annals XV, and, new to our conferences, Luke Pitcher for Sallust: Bellum Catilinae. The sessions will be tailored to focus on those key aspects of particular focus for AS/A Latin teachers, and it is expected that teachers will gain new insights into each of the texts. Speakers will also discuss the latest thinking on the background and context of their particular set texts.
With over 900 courses each year Keynote maintains a relentless focus on the high quality of each and every event: all continually updated to reflect the latest specification changes, effective teaching and learning strategies and the most up-to-date Ofsted inspection focus areas.
Keynote has an exemplary high calibre of experienced speakers drawn from all areas of education: senior examiners, outstanding Senior Leaders from some of the most successful schools and colleges in the country, exceptional teachers, leading academics, HMIs and those driving the current educational direction.
