Primary school leaders Yorkshire Conference
13th October 2023 | 0930 - 1530 | Crowne Plaza, Harrogate | Tickets £135 Inclusive of VAT
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Innovate, inspire and improve in 2023
This one day conference is a must attend for primary educators, bringing together experts from the sector to discuss key topics.
The ever changing landscape of education brings with it a plethora of challenges and opportunities. This one day programme brings together leading experts and solutions in the primary education sector to help senior leaders innovate, inspire and improve their school. A valuable day of CPD to help move your school forward in today’s challenging climate for current and aspiring leaders.
09.30-10.00am Coffee and Registration
10.00am Chairs’ Welcome, Simon Blower, Pobble
10.05am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: David McPartlin, Headteacher, Flakefleet Primary School
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Raising Aspirations: Daring to Dream
David is a well known Headteacher, in addition to being a well respected voice on twitter on education matters he is perhaps best known for taking his school to the final of Britains Got Talent! David's passion for education is infectious. We are delighted to welcome him to open the conference with his inspirational story.
10.50am Place and Pedagogy: The Mobile Classroom. Innovative Teaching in Practice.
Simon Hunt, Manchester Teacher of the Year and BBC Bitesize Education Teacher
Classrooms come in all shapes and sizes. Given it is unlikely that your school is about to re-model yours we look at how being mobile and active around the classroom can simplify teaching and have a hugely positive effect on outcomes. Simon demonstrates how simple, yet incredibly effective, this forward thinking approach can be.
11.30 Coffee
11.50: KEYNOTE ADDRESS : AI in Education, Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator
Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. He was recognized with the Tech Champion Award at the 2022 Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and featured in the EdTech50. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation. Dan holds an M.A. from Durham University, a PGCE from UCL, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking & Innovation from MIT.
12.50 Lunch
13.50 PSHE and Personal Development - Impact in Action
Hayley Sherwood, Founder of 1Decision and Roary Pownall, PSHE Specialist
14.50: Challenges and Opportunities for Schools in 2023 (Panel Discussion)
This panel discussion will enable you to hear from four Heads, each giving their own unique perspective on the current educational climate. From AI to inspection to managing change this will be an opportunity to hear and discuss with fellow leaders.
15.30: Chair’s questions and close
09.30-10.00am Coffee and Registration
10.00am Chairs’ Welcome, Simon Blower, Pobble
- The educational landscape in 2023
- Maximising the opportunities
- Minimising the threats
10.05am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: David McPartlin, Headteacher, Flakefleet Primary School
Sponsored by Picture News
Raising Aspirations: Daring to Dream
David is a well known Headteacher, in addition to being a well respected voice on twitter on education matters he is perhaps best known for taking his school to the final of Britains Got Talent! David's passion for education is infectious. We are delighted to welcome him to open the conference with his inspirational story.
10.50am Place and Pedagogy: The Mobile Classroom. Innovative Teaching in Practice.
Simon Hunt, Manchester Teacher of the Year and BBC Bitesize Education Teacher
Classrooms come in all shapes and sizes. Given it is unlikely that your school is about to re-model yours we look at how being mobile and active around the classroom can simplify teaching and have a hugely positive effect on outcomes. Simon demonstrates how simple, yet incredibly effective, this forward thinking approach can be.
- Bringing the board to the children
- The basics of the mobile classroom
- Key apps and ideas to make it possible
11.30 Coffee
11.50: KEYNOTE ADDRESS : AI in Education, Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator
Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. He was recognized with the Tech Champion Award at the 2022 Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and featured in the EdTech50. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation. Dan holds an M.A. from Durham University, a PGCE from UCL, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking & Innovation from MIT.
12.50 Lunch
13.50 PSHE and Personal Development - Impact in Action
Hayley Sherwood, Founder of 1Decision and Roary Pownall, PSHE Specialist
- Can PSHE evidence outstanding personal development?
- How can personal development topics be woven into the curriculum?
14.50: Challenges and Opportunities for Schools in 2023 (Panel Discussion)
This panel discussion will enable you to hear from four Heads, each giving their own unique perspective on the current educational climate. From AI to inspection to managing change this will be an opportunity to hear and discuss with fellow leaders.
15.30: Chair’s questions and close
There will also be an exhibition of innovative education suppliers for you to chat to during the breaks