developing inclusive school leaders
Introduction
2nd October 2009 - ExCel, London
The responsibilities placed on school leaders have never been greater than today. Developing inclusive school leaders therefore might at first glance appear to add another level of complexity, however weaving inclusive practice into the fabric of school’s strategy can help to create the most effective learning environments, develop new leadership skills and ensure that schools meet the needs of all pupils.
Keynote presentations will bring all delegates up to date with what's happening with education policy, changes to inspection duties, training for SENCOs and leadership for schools.
Keynote Speeches:
- 21st century leadership – special educational needs and disability
Hardip Begol, Deputy Director for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) - Judging outcomes for pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Janet Thompson, Her Majesty’s Inspector, Ofsted - Workforce development – leading on inclusion
Phil Snell, Programme Lead, Special Educational Needs and Disability, Training and Development Agency for Schools, (TDA) - Collaborative strategic leadership between institutions to maximise provision
Mike Gibbons, representing the National College of School Leadership (NCSL)
Full details of conference workshops will be available soon.
Workshops:
- School and Local Authority dependency and intedependency
- Developing a system of training SENCOs and other leaders to develop inclusive practice
- Cohesive Children's services
- Maximising the use of Special and Additional Educational Needs resources to improve the attainment and progress of targeted pupils
Delegates will attend all four keynote speeches and may select one of the four workshops available during the afternoon.
As part of the conference package delegates will receive a comprehensive pack of information, including handouts for all four workshops. A certificate of attendance will be mailed to each delegate after the event.
The conference fee includes refreshments throughout the day and a hot two course meal. Discounts are available for bookings received by 11th September 2009.
This nasen conference is targeted at school leaders, members of schools’ senior management team and those aspiring to leadership roles. This conference is supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
Full conference details and workshop profiles will be available soon. Please check the nasen website for regular updates.
If you would like the conference flyer emailed to you as soon as it is available please contact Sarah at sarahc@nasen.org.uk
