Successful Schools

Tuesday 21st October, Manchester, 09:30 - 15:45

Creating a Successful School in the 21st Century

Overview

Children today are growing up in a complex world that is changing more quickly than ever before. They have changing expectations about the way that they learn. Schools in the 21st Century must inspire and challenge all young people and prepare them as best they can for the future. Our 21st-century schools need to be flexible and adaptable, while remaining influential, knowledgeable and optimistic, qualities essential in modern day society.

Schools must keep pace with change and equip young people with the skills they need for life and for learning. They need to be challenged to create opportunity, possibility and diversity to match the society in which they teach. The challenge for government and the education sector is to make learning and schools accessible to every child and help them realize their potential.

Through a variety of legislation and initiatives, the government has sought to change the educational landscape in the hope that no child is left behind. But while a Government can legislate and promote good practice, it is as crucial that schools themselves, alongside governors, local authorities and all the other key partners, help make sure that they produce learning institutions fit for the 21st Century.

Agenda

09:30	Registration and Coffee
10:00	Chair’s Introductions Roy Blatchford, Founding Director, National Education Trust & former Her Majesty’s Inspector of Schools, Ofsted
10:10	The Governments Plans for Creating Successful School's David Smith,Senior Consultant, Office of the Schools Commissioner, Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
10:40	Coffee Break
11:10	Questions and Answers Session
11:45	Governance, Trust Schools and Academies •Governance: What is effective school governance? How could it be improved? What needs to be changed? •Trust Schools: Why does a school have Trust Status? What are the benefits? What is the impact on learners? What are the pitfalls & lessons learned? •Academies: What is the vision for raising achievement in an area that has experienced consistent underachievement? Carole Whitty, Deputy General Secretary, National Association for Head Teachers (NAHT) Phil Revell, Chief Executive, National Governors Association
12:30	Questions and Answers Session
13:00	Lunch
14:00	The Role of Local Authorities and How To Harness Student Voice •Local Authorities: What is being done to secure the Every Child Matters outcomes for children in a given Local Authority? •Harnessing Student Voice: How can this lead to school improvement and better student engagement in learning? Pat Jefferson. Executive Director for Children and Young People, Lancashire County Council Kathy August, Principal, Manchester Academy
14:45	Questions and Answers Session
15:15	The National Education Trust: The Vision For Successful Schools Roy Blatchford, Founding Director, National Education Trust & former Her Majesty’s Inspector of Schools, Ofsted
15:45	Close

*programme subject to change without notice

Audience

The audience will comprise local authorities, central government departments & bodies, schools, academia, trade unions, private, legal & voluntary sectors including head teachers and principals, school governors, safer school partnerships, directors of education, children and youth services, leaning and skills councils, LEA officers, education welfare managers, extended school managers, full service school co-ordinators, bursars, community relations directors, parent teacher associations, elected members for education, school improvement advisors, Connexions, education consultants.