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2020
Welcome
Lynn Knapp, Conference Chair
Inspiring headteachers for 20 years
We are delighted that you are all here to celebrate the 20th Oxfordshire Heateachers’ Conference.
The world of education has changed hugely since our first conference in Bournemouth in 2000 but the
philosophy behind this event has always stayed the same. The conference has always been about creating
an opportunity for all of the headteachers of Oxfordshire to come together, to have the time to network and
reflect on what our role really is, be mutually supportive and to hear from high quality speakers so that we
leave inspired and invigorated, knowing why we do the job we do.
Increasingly, the pressures of working in schools is having an impact on the well-being of staff and, as a
consequence, teachers and headteachers are leaving the profession, resulting in a staff recruitment crisis.
Even Ofsted have recognised that staff well-being has to be a priority within schools. This is of course
easier said than done when the actual job doesn’t seem to get easier or less pressured. Therefore we are
hoping this conference will give you a chance to reflect on what we might do differently and share and
discuss these ideas with other professionals.
“
As always we have a great selection of speakers and many of those you hear from in the next couple of
days will focus on well-being, awareness of others and emotional intelligence. For example, Nina Jackson
will remind us that teaching is a work of the heart and Dave Keeling will inspire us through putting love and
laughter into leadership. We are delighted that our conference will be rounded off by Sir John Jones who is
guaranteed to leave us feeling truly inspired when we leave at lunchtime on Friday.
“
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures
of logic, but creatures of emotion Dale Carnegie
This includes yourself, manage you and you will better manage others. So take this opportunity to step off
the treadmill that we so often find ourselves on, network with colleagues and be inspired by our wide range
of great high quality speakers. It is with this in mind that on behalf of the organising committee, I warmly
welcome you to the 2020 Headteachers’ Conference. If you are new to this event, then we would like to
extend an especially warm welcome and hope that you too will forge links and strike up friendships with
other colleagues from around the county.
Please enjoy the facilities, visit the exhibitors and most importantly leave on Friday feeling refreshed and
inspired to go back to school remembering what a great job we all do.
We start planning next year’s conference almost as soon as this one ends and we really welcome feedback
on how you would like that conference to look and what theme you would like to see running through it.
So please make sure you let us know through your evaluations.
I would also like to thank the rest of the committee for all their hard work and wonderful contributions.
Enjoy the conference!
Lynn Knapp, Conference Chair
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WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH THURSDAY 5 MARCH FRIDAY 6 MARCH
8AM
9AM
9.00am
9.00am
Welcome
Registration
9.10am
Alex Pett 9.30am Oxon politicians panel discussion
What is it like on the receiving end of you? Chaired by Sir Tim Brighouse
10AM Panel includes: Layla Moran (Lib Dem),
Anneliese Dodds (Lab), Dr Peter Sud-
bury (Green Party), TBA (Conservative)
10.05am
Trade Fair
10.30am
Charity Platform
11AM
10.55am 11.00am Oxfordshire Best Practice
Workshops What do we know about the mental health
Alex Pett, Nina Jackson, Leah Spasova, of Oxfordshire students? with Mina Fazel
Fitter Future and Karen Mansfield
11.30am Youth Sport Trust
12PM
12.00pm
Phil Armstrong 12.00pm
From 12.00pm Well-being and involvement: Sir John Jones
Registration The keys to deeper learning The Magic Weaving Business -
12.50pm A briefing from the Music Hub Teaching in the 21st Century.
Angela Turton - Head, Music Oxfordshire Centre
1PM
1.00pm Closing remarks
1.00pm
Lunch and
1.15pm
Trade Fair Lunch
2PM
2.00pm
Workshops
Alex Pett, Nina Jackson, Dave Keeling,
Fitter Future. Networking time
3PM
3.00pm
Trade Fair
From 3.00pm
Trade Fair
3.30pm
4PM Dave Keeling
4.00pm Welcome by Love, laughter and learning in leadership
Lynn Knapp (Conference Chair) and
Chris Hilliard (Oxfordshire County Council)
4.30pm
4.30pm New Heads meeting
5PM Nina Jackson
Leadership with Heart
5.30pm
Trade Fair
6PM
6.00pm - 7.00pm
iRock entertain
6.30pm 6.00pm
Fitter Future (sponsors) Refreshments SAM Learning (sponsors) Refreshments
and Pre Dinner networking
7PM
7.00pm
Oxon Young Musicians
7.30pm 7.30pm
8PM Dinner Dinner followed by entertainment and disco
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SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Nina Jackson
Pastoral and pedagogical champion,
“
International Mental Health Advisor
and education leader
Creativity, curiosity
Education is a world of very special people but
you will meet few as extra special as Nina ‘Ninja’ and compassion -
Jackson. Her work in the area of mental health that's the winning
“
and well-being has had an overwhelming impact on
children, teachers and parents alike. She has rescued
formula for any
many who were on the brink of despair and given classroom.
teachers the motivation to carry on when they nearly walked away from their
careers. When you hear her own personal story and all the amazing strategies
she has employed to overcome the very worst experiences in life, you’ll then
understand how she has managed to help so many people and why she is
known as ‘The Ninja, who moves in mysterious ways’.
Workshop
Presentation k of heart
Teaching is a wor
heart 5am and 2.00pm
Leadership with Thu 5 March 10.5
30pm Main Hall
Weds 4 March 4.
When individuals matter and everyone feels valued,
Nina Jackson guides us through the importance of something magical happens in our hearts and minds
valuing teachers and educators not just the children – self-esteem, confidence and an intrinsic motivation
in our care. which allows us to feel that anything is achievable.
This is because of the safety net we have around us,
This means meeting the emotional and professional those who make us feel wanted and valued. If this is
needs of our colleagues to become leaders in their not at the heart of your school, in the hearts of
own classrooms by creating a supportive, well-being teachers, then it’s all going to fall apart.
ethos to ensure everyone is happy, healthy, safe
and secure in their role. There is an increase in mental and emotional health
issues in our schools. We need to work as one.
Who looks after you as the Headteacher, Senior
Leader? How do you address your own well-being Do you have an “inside out, outside in” emotional
and create a balance between work and life. well-being philosophy and approach in your school?
The skills and strategies needed for well-being and
By “Leading with heart” you will gain a better mental health should now be part of teaching,
understanding of your trigger points. Knowing learning and child development. So why is it that
yourself as well as others is crucial in effective and some topics are still difficult to talk about or even
progressive leadership. Taking responsibility for your tackle? Why taboo? Why are so many scared of
emotional well-being, workload and time talking, addressing and supporting the needs of our
management as well as leading a school can be children and staff in an ever changing, stressful and
challenging. Nina helps you to be more thoughtful in complex system of well-being and mental health.
placing the human needs in partnership with the
professional need of your schools so that everyone Nina Jackson brings a very honest, open and
is able to be the best that they can be. supportive experience to you by sharing strategies to
support children and colleagues in developing a
Leadership with heart can also mean making some healthy and happy mindset towards some of these
very difficult decisions that can impact on the issues. Let’s work towards mental wealth so that self
professional and personal conduct of a member of care and prevention are always the first steps.
staff. This imbalance will affect the teaching and
learning of the children and young people, ultimately Let’s embrace simple as the new complex.
not fulfilling the curriculum needs of all.
When you leave this session you will have tools,
strategies and activities to use in your schools as MORE INFORMATION
you develop your ‘Leadership with heart, for a www.independentthinking.co.uk
heartfelt education community’.
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SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Alex Pett
Leadership development and organisational change specialist
Alex has 20 years’ experience of helping senior leaders and their teams improve
their ability to raise performance in their organisations. In the last three years this
includes working with executives in Nike, Barclays, Johnson & Johnson,
Novartis, Experian, the NHS and with secondary schools across Oxfordshire.
He started his career as a secondary school teacher in Hampshire.
Workshop edback
Presentation ion – Providing fe
of you? Productive Tens
ha t is it lik e on the receiving end tually changes beha
viour
W in a w ay that ac
am Main Hall 5am and 2.00pm
Thu 5 March 9.10 Thu 5 March 10.5
What it is like on the receiving end of you has a Research involving 35,000 leaders has identified that
profound effect on the behaviour of your colleagues. feedback conversations are typically undermined by
the leader either softening the messages, which
Therefore leadership requires an inquiry into who results in the issue not being addressed, or by
you are, how you are, and how you tend to show up! pushing too hard too quickly without the buy-in of
colleagues, which also results in issues not being
The challenge we face is that adult behaviour is addressed.
primarily driven unconsciously; we tend not to think
about what we are doing moment-to-moment. There is an unconscious pattern to human behaviour
Therefore, to understand more about how we show under pressure, which gets in the way of creating a
up and the implications of this for our leadership, we productive level of tension in conversations that
need to identify and surface the unconscious profoundly undermines progress, and in the moment,
operating model that drives the majority of our we typically see this is happening. In this workshop
behaviour. we explore the practices that are essential for
leadership conversations to lead to meaningful and
sustainable changes in behaviour.
Phil Armstrong
Early Excellence, Centre for Inspirational Learning
Head of Regional Development, South, East & International
As well as leading on work with British International Schools Phil is a member of the Strategic Leadership
Team that shapes the work of EEX. Previously, Phil has worked for over 20 years across the early years
and primary sector, including teacher, leader and headship positions.
Phil was also the Head of an integrated early years centre. With a passion
for collaborative practice and professional development; Phil has worked
in partnership with early years settings, schools, teaching schools and
local authorities to develop and deliver personalised programmes to
meet their needs.
Presentation
volvement:
Well-being and in
er learning
The keys to deep
0pm Main Hall
Thu 5 March 12.0
Internationally recognised as tools to develop quality practice this session will explore the rationale that
underpins the process orientated monitoring system (POMS) developed by Professor Dr. Ferre Laevers and
his team at Leuven University.
We will consider the significance of well-being and involvement for children’s learning and development; how
these can be meaningfully assessed and the implications for provision and practice to bring about improved
outcomes for the whole child.
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SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Dave Keeling
‘Stand-up’ educationalist
It has to be said, 'stand-up educationalist' and self-confessed
ginger, Dave Keeling is one of Independent Thinking’s longest
serving, most in-demand and funniest speakers.
He has quite simply honed the art of making them laugh,
making them think and, in this way, making everything
different to a very fine art indeed. In doing so, he has
transformed so many lives. And usually for the better too.
Whether it’s leading a session for a hall full of recalcitrant
teenagers, a full hall of equally recalcitrant teachers or a
keynote session for school leaders looking for the cure to
recalcitrance in their school, Dave never fails to leave
delegates happy, moved, less stressed and feeling a great
deal more happy and motivated by the job in front of them.
He has an acting background and first came to the attention of Independent Thinking many years ago through
the work he was doing with fellow Associate Roy Leighton in schools nationally. Here they were using what is
called Forum Theatre to work with young people who were presenting difficult behaviours in school. It was very
powerful, life-changing stuff. It still is.
Since that time Dave has remained in the best-selling Independent Thinking Associate list, often going back to
schools year after year to work with young people on learning, motivation and making the most of their time at
school as well as wowing new audiences of teachers, school leaders, parents and governors.
As well as contributing to a number of collaborative books for the Independent Thinking Press, Dave has also
written The Little Book of Laughter in the Classroom detailing the many things we can learn from the worlds of
stand-up and improv to help improve our teaching, as well as A Rocket Up Your Class, a book full of practical
ideas to bring energy, humour and laughter to any classroom in a way that advocates of traditional ‘back-to-
basics’ teaching would hate with a passion.
Workshop
Presentation s for great
and learning in lead
ership The four condition
ught er ng
Love , la memorable learni
pm Main Hall 5am and 2.00pm
Thu 5 March 3.30 Thu 5 March 10.5
Humour is an integral part of the human condition This workshop emphasises the importance of
and is instrumental to being a resilient leader. understanding pupil backgrounds and social context,
developing relationships through unconditional
positive regard.
“ Make ‘em laugh, make ‘em think – that’s the way to do it
“
MORE INFORMATION
www.independentthinking.co.uk
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SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Leah Spasova
Social Psychologist
Leah Spasova is a social psychologist and sex and relationship educator. Her educational background is in
psychology and counselling. She has worked in the mental health sector with a diverse range of individuals,
such as but not limited to women and children victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking,
LGBTQI+ and HIV+ individuals, adults living with lifelong and severe mental health
conditions, young people with behavioural and emotional difficulties. Leah is
the founder and CEO of LIFESEXPERTS, a provider of Life Relevant
Education, specialising in sex and relationships. Her company delivers
educational programs and services to schools, universities and individuals.
Workshop
(RSE)
d Sex Education
Relationships an
5am
Thu 5 March 10.5
This workshop is all about giving you an understanding of the new legislation and ensuring smooth and quality
RSE delivery.
Considering the challenges that the new legislation brings to all educational institutions, this seminar will help
attendees to understand the legal changes and the aims and scope of RSE delivery. We also address the
difficulties of choosing or recruiting staff to fulfill the roles of RSE tutors. Furthermore, we discuss how to give
reassurance to parents and carers who may be uneasy about the new subject. Finally we give attendees tips
on how to ensure the quality, age and stage appropriate level of RSE content.
Fitter Future
Leadership development and organisational change specialist
Presented by: Darren Armoogum who is a former primary headteacher and long
time believer in schools understanding the link between well-being and academic
performance. Doug Berlin is the owner of Fitter Future, a company that works with
hundreds of primary schools to help them change their culture to put well-being at
the centre. Javier Oberoi is the co-founder of Zinx
and Ivy Health Labs who provide the tools to help
schools deliver well-being to pupils, parents and
teachers.
Workshop
plan
cated well-being
Producing a dedi MORE INFORMATION
5am and 2.00pm
Thu 5 March 10.5 www.fitterfuture.com
With one in nine 5 to 15 year olds suffering from mental health and mental health referrals up 25% from five
years ago, it is no surprise there is a growing call for schools to place well-being at the centre of culture.
Schools that have dedicated well-being plans see decreases in behavioural issues, attention problems and
experiences of victimisation as well as increases in enjoyment and engagement.
But how can schools use this information to create a successful, sustainable change of culture?
We look into case studies from both UK Schools and companies from other industries who have successfully
implemented culture changes. We discuss the drivers behind successful change and dive into the
psychological factors to ensure you and your school team can work successfully together towards a shared
end goal.
The workshop is interactive, informative and will leave you with the tools needed to successfully lead through
times of change.
10SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Speakers Panel
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Pan e
s ion c ha ir e d b y Sir Tim Brighous
Discus
Main Hall
Fri 6 March 9.30am Chair
Sir Tim Brighouse
Sir Tim Brighouse began his career by completing a degree in modern history
at Oxford University, where he trained to be a teacher in 1961. He continued
to teach at various levels for several years.
Panel Members His career in educational administration includes the position of Chief
Education Officer in both Oxfordshire and Birmingham, where his work was
quoted by Ofsted as "an example to all others of what can be done, even in
the most demanding urban environment". During his tenure as Professor of
Education at Keele University he founded the Centre for Successful Schools.
He completed his full time career in education as Commissioner for London
Schools in 2007.
Sir Tim is a charismatic, inspirational speaker and typical comments about
him from Education Ministers are "He exceeded expectations," and "He
brought incredible energy."
Layla Moran MP Layla Moran is a Physics teacher by profession, formerly working in a state
secondary school, as a Head of Year in an international school and latterly
with an Oxford-based education organisation.
She read Physics at Imperial College and holds an MA in Comparative
Education. She is a school governor at a primary school in her constituency.
Layla was inspired to go into politics by her passion to see that every child, no
matter their background, should have a fair chance of making the best of this
world. She overturned a 9,500 vote Conservative majority to win Oxford West
and Abingdon in June 2017. She is the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on
Anneliese Dodds MP education, and sits also on the Public Accounts Select Committee.
Layla has an international background; she has lived in many countries
including Belgium, Greece, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Jordan and speaks French
fluently along with some Spanish, Arabic and Greek.
Anneliese Dodds is the Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for
Oxford East. Anneliese was elected in June 2017, and has been a shadow
Treasury minister since July 2017.
Dr Peter Sudbury
Anneliese represented Oxford from 2014 to 2017 as our MEP. In that role,
Anneliese served on the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, focusing
especially on clamping down on tax avoidance by big companies. She was
also responsible for tightening rules on financial services, to help prevent any
repeat of the global financial crisis. Before becoming an MEP, Anneliese
worked for many years as an academic.
Dr Peter Sudbury is a Green Party County Councillor for Wallingford.
Councillor Ian Corkin is a a member of the cabinet at Oxfordshire
Cllr Ian Corkin
County Council with responsibility for “Council Business and
Partnerships” including back office functions such as communications,
customer services, ITC and Better Broadband. He is also responsible
for delivering the partnership working between the County and Cherwell
District Council.
11SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Mina Fazel
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford
Mina Fazel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and a
consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in the department of Psychological Medicine at Oxford University
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The focus of her work has been on
improving access to mental health services for children and young people,
especially the most vulnerable populations. She has been working for
over a decade developing mental health services for refugee children
and is also interested in researching how mental health services can
work within schools to reach and treat children who might not easily
access services. She has been working with local healthcare providers
to develop a new ‘Inreach service’ taking Child and Adolescent mental
health services into secondary schools across Oxfordshire.
In her clinical work she works with children with chronic health difficulties
and pain in the Children’s Psychological Medicine Service at the Oxford
University Hospitals.
Karen Mansfield
Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychiatry,
University of Oxford
Karen Mansfield works closely with Professor Mina Fazel. Karen's background is
in neuropsychology and her current research is aimed at understanding risk and
protective factors for adolescent mental health.
Karen and Mina are currently collecting survey data from school pupils in
Oxfordshire, and providing schools and local services with access to these
valuable data to help tailor support to current mental health issues.
As part of this online pupil survey project, Karen and Mina have collaborated with
Oxford Health’s CAMHS and Community Care teams, the Public Health and
Education teams at Oxfordshire County Council, and several other local
authorities in Southern England, as well as with local schools.
Presentation l
t do w e know about the menta
W ha
hire students?
health of Oxfords
m Main Hall
Fri 6 March 11.00a
This talk presents the findings from a large mental health and well-being survey being conducted in
Oxfordshire schools.
The aims of the survey are to understand the mental health needs of pupils, to identify risk and protective
factors that could be addressed directly within schools, and to gather evidence to support additional resources
and further funding where it is needed most.
Mina and Karen present some preliminary results from over 4000 students who completed the survey in 2019,
demonstrate how schools are able to access and use the data themselves, and discuss some of the longer
term aims of the survey (2020-2021). Furthermore they describe some of the important changes taking place
in school mental health provision.
12SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Ali Oliver
Chief Executive, Youth Sports Trust
Ali is the Chief Executive the Youth Sport Trust, an independent charity
devoted to changing young people’s lives through sport.
Ali joined the Youth Sport Trust in 2004 and has fulfilled the roles of
Implementation Director, Sport Director and Managing Director
before becoming the CEO in July 2015. Prior to this Ali was the
Deputy Director of Sport at the University of Bath having initially
been the course leader for the initial teacher training programme for
Physical Education. Before this Ali was Head of PE at Millfield School,
having started her career as teacher in Essex.
During her career Ali has worked with, and on behalf of, a range of other
organisations. She supported the British Olympic Foundation’s education
programme back in 2004 and delivered the Paralympic Inspiration Programme on behalf of the British
Paralympic Association in London 2012.
Ali led LOCOG’s Youth Panel, and is a member of the selection panel for the Young Sports Personality of
the Year. She is currently a Board member of the Healthy Learning Trust, a Trustee of Chance to Shine,
and an advisor to Sheffield Hallam University on their Sport strategy. Ali has also worked on a number of
international assignments including a project with Sport and Recreation South Africa which was part of
the International Inspiration Programme.
Presentation joy
where children en
Creating a future t
benefits of spor
the life-changing
m Main Hall
Fri 6 March 11.30a
This session brings you The Youth Sport Trust’s passion for creating a future where every child enjoys
the life-changing benefits that come from play and sport.
The Youth Sport Trust is on a mission to pioneer new ways of using sport to improve children’s
well-being and give them a brighter future. Children are struggling with their mental health while
grappling with the pressures of social media, shifts in personal relationships, rising levels of exam stress
and a decline in empathy and resilience. Meanwhile, one in five children are now classed as obese by
the time they leave primary school.
Ali’s speech focuses on how the Youth Sport Trust works in partnership with schools to tackle the
decline in children’s well-being and advocates how we all should harness the power of sport, play and
physical activity to tackle the challenges faced by the current generation of young people.
MORE INFORMATION
www.youthsporttrust.org
13SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
Sir John Jones
Education commentator
Knighted in 2003 for his services to education, Sir John worked most of his
professional life in challenging schools across the North West of England, his
last post being the head-teacher of a large secondary school in Merseyside.
His achievements and reputation for straight talking, leadership and creativity
led him to be invited onto various organisations, panels and think tanks
including the National College for School Leadership, the DfES’ Leadership
Development Unit, the Teacher Development Agency’s National Remodelling
Unit and visiting posts with both Manchester and Liverpool Universities. Sir
John retains a very down to earth approach to education, believing it to be
about social change, never just about ticking boxes or meeting targets.
Covering an impressive range of educational issues from leadership and
inclusion to organisational development and ‘futures thinking’, Sir John is
guaranteed to give all those who come into contact
with him food for thought, practical ideas that will make
Presentation a difference and a genuine and moving sense of awe
ag ic W ea ving B usiness - at the power teachers have to change young lives.
The M
st Century.
Teaching in the 21
m Main Hall
Fri 6 March 12.00p
Research suggests that 80% of the jobs primary school children will do have not been invented yet so we are
preparing our young people for a world that doesn't exist. To thrive in this world we will all need creativity,
ingenuity, portability and flexibility. The best way to develop such abilities in our children is to surround them
with adults who possess the same abilities. Teachers of great imagination who are passionately committed to
the relentless pursuit of excellence. The good news is teachers will make a difference, the bad news is
teachers will make a difference.
Visit website
14Exhibitors Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March
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1 Pentagon Play 14 Playforce
Pentagon Play is expert in the design, supply and Playforce design, install and maintain outstanding
installation of playground equipment and outdoor outdoor spaces for schools – from play
learning environments. equipment, surfacing and shelters to outdoor
www.pentagonplay.co.uk sports facilities and everything in between!
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www.playforce.co.uk
2 Twinkl ________________________________________________________________________________________
Twinkl provides instant access to whole schemes 15 Artswork
of work and lesson plans to activities, topics, Enables children and young people through arts
innovations and more - all available 24/7. and culture to find their voice, become skilled
www.twinkl.co.uk leaders and achieve their aspirations
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www.artswork.org.uk
3 Annodata ________________________________________________________________________________________
Annodata is one of the UK’s longest standing, 16 GetSet4PE
independent providers of Managed Services - The online PE platform, written and designed by
ICT, UC, Print, ECM teachers for teachers. Includes lesson plans,
www.annodata.co.uk SoW, assessment, curriculum mapping and
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resources.
5 Rahmqvist www.getset4pe.co.uk
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Rahmqvist UK are a leading educational
specialist providing schools and other education 17 National College of Education
outlets with unique high quality resources for the The National College of Education is an
office and classroom. independent school of education and leadership
www.rahmqvistuk.com college that is dedicated to raising the status of
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the teaching profession by providing outstanding
6 Skip2BFit professional learning opportunities for all career
Skip2Bfit offers unique skipping workshops using pathways within education.
our counting skipping ropes and giving out free www.nationaleducation.college/
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blueberries. It is a great alternative to the Daily
Mile. 18 Sylva Foundation/Forest School
www.skip2bfit.com Association
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Sylva Foundation and Forest School Association
7 Oxfordshire County Music Service are two leading national charities providing high
Oxfordshire County Music Service offer quality support to Forest Schools..
instrumental, vocal, performing arts and music www.sylva.org.uk
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theory groups for adults and young people.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/music- 19 Living Streets
service Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday
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walking.
8 Creation Theatre We want to create a nation where walking is the
An interactive, intergalactic game theatre natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free
experience that'll take over your school! Suitable from congested roads and pollution, reducing the
for Key Stages 1 and 2. risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation.
www.creationtheatre.co.uk We aim to inspire people of all generations to
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enjoy the benefits the simple act of walking
9 iRock brings.
Secure your free assembly with iRock, a www.livingstreets.org.uk
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peripatetic service, free to primary schools,
enabling children to engage with music in an 20 The Curiosity Box
innovative way by forming and performing in a Serious fun for kids. Easy for teachers. Explore
rock band. and experience the science in our world with a
www.irockschool.com STEM Day in a Box.
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10 Doodlemaths 21 Play Innovation
DoodleMaths is an award-winning programme Creating sports areas with the WOW factor!
that builds the confidence of 4-14 year-olds by Engaging your schools and communities by
providing a personalised work programme developing innovative Family Inclusive sports
tailored to children's individual strengths and areas. (FISA)
weaknesses. www.playinnovation.co.uk
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www.doodlemaths.com
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11/12 Fitter Future Increase daily physical activity in your classroom
Fitter Future offers schools a holistic approach to with our online 5-minute exercise routines, and
physical and mental well-being via an easy to use 2-minute chill-out routines, designed specifically
online programme designed to positively inspire for projection onto classroom whiteboards or
children. FUN for children EASY for teachers. screens. There’s no teacher preparation required.
www.fitterfuture.com Simply watch, join in, have fun, get fit and learn!
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www.5-a-day.tv
13 UltraVoIP
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Discover and enjoy the benefits of UltraVoIP 23 Hill End
Telephony solutions; designed specifically for Hill End is a Charitable Trust offering quality
schools. Flexible and personalised technology outdoor learning for all ages in the beautiful
without the constraint of lengthy contracts. Oxfordshire countryside.
www.leverstock.com www.hill-end.org
15Exhibitors Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March
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24 Wesleyan 35 Juniper Education
Wesleyan provides specialist financial planning to Tell us how you want to track attainment and
teachers, from NQT to retirement. Ask about our progress, we will set OTrack to meet your specific
workplace presentations to support your staff’s needs.
financial well-being. www.optimumotrack.co.uk
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www.wesleyan.co.uk
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36 Koboca
25 Koala IT An online consultation tool which gathers
Packed with experience and expertise, we supply evidence on pupil voice and allows schools to
a multitude of budget-conscious quality services identify target groups by name.
to primary schools, helping staff and pupils to www.koboca.co.uk/
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confidently deal with the ever-changing
technological world. 37 Wizard Theatre
www.koalait.co.uk Wizard Theatre is Oxfordshire based, delivering
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shows, workshops and drama therapy sessions
26 Mighty Writer in primary schools for almost 20 years!
Winner of the Education Resources Awards 2018 www.wizardtheatre.co.uk/
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for Best Primary Resource Mighty Writer quickly
transforms children's literacy. Teachers rate it 38 Sam Learning
9.7/10. Its age range is 4-7 years. SAM Learning is an all inclusive teaching and
www.MighterWriter.co.uk learning solution that is proven-to-improve
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Progress 8 Scores. .
27 ESP www.samlearning.com/
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ESP Play are specialist playground equipment
manufacturers, suppliers and installers who fly 39 One World Education
the flag for positive daily high quality physical The Global Youth Ambassador Project promotes
activity. global citizenship within schools. As well as
www.espplay.co.uk providing CPD opportunities and Income
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Generation.
28 Enrich www.oneworldeducationuk.org/
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Enrich enables schools to look strategically at
their grounds through stakeholder workshops, 40 Education Mutual
and to create a fundraising plan to share the Education Mutual - by schools, for schools. Staff
ideas with others. absence cover is changing, we operate solely for
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the benefit of members.
29 YPO www.educationmutual.co.uk
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UK’s largest publicly owned purchasing
organisation, providing products and services to 41 Ignite Sport
public sector customers. Ignite Sport UK is a creative sports coaching and
www.ypo.co.uk education provider, supporting the training and
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provision of sports coaching, PE and Sports
30 Nexus development.
We offer Educational supplies and learning toys. www.ignitesportuk.com
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We design and develop unique products in
partnership with educational consultants who 42/43 123ICT
consider new ideas to help deliver the national 123ICT are a Google for Education partner
curriculum. Products cover a wide range of delivering computing consultancy and technical
educational needs including literacy, numeracy, support to primary schools and academies.
early years, art and craft, outdoor play, plus a www.123ict.co.uk
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range of handwriting pens, pencils and stationery.
We also supply the entire Polydron range of 44 Halo
products. We created a professional and affordable Digital
www.nexus-euro.co.uk Sign in System built specifically for schools to
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record staff, visitors and late pupils.
31 Lee Bolton Monier-Williams www.halo.support/
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Lee Bolton Monier-Williams bring Education
Answers, your free online access to unrivalled 45 TurnITon
knowledge of education regulation. Turn IT on have worked exclusively with schools
www.lbmw.com/ providing a comprehensive range of hands-on
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ICT Support, MIS Support, GDPR support and
32 Earth Trust training services since 2003.
Earth Trust is an environmental learning charity; www.turniton.co.uk
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we offer a range of formal and informal education
opportunities for Early Years to adult groups. 46 Powergistics
www.earthtrust.org.uk With PowerGistics charging towers, schools save
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time, gain valuable classroom space and save on
33/34 Class Act costs for repairing and replacing devices.
Based near Abingdon, Class Act Teaching www.powergistics.co.uk/
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Services are Oxfordshire’s leading primary supply
agency. Proudly putting MORE teachers into 47 SBM
Oxfordshire’s schools than any other agency! Working with schools, academies and Multi-
www.classact-teaching.co.uk/ Academy Trusts, to deliver excellent financial
management, consultancy and training at all
levels.
www.sbm-finance.co.ukExhibitors Charity Platform - Friday 6 March
Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March 1 The Food Teacher
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The School Young Chef Awards are an innovative and
48 Libresoft Librarian exciting programme of awards for schools, children and
Libresoft have developed Librarian, a reliable, families. Created by The Food Teacher™ and transforming
intuitive and responsive Library Management food education in our schools.
System proving very popular with schools across www.youngchefoftheyear.com
www.thefoodteacher.co.uk
the UK and beyond. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
www.libresoft.co.uk/ 2 Education Mutual
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Education Mutual - by Schools, for schools. Staff absence
49 Playtime by Fawns cover is changing, we operate solely for the benefit of
Playtime by Fawns have been creating members.
inspirational play spaces for school and nurseries www.educationmutual.co.uk
since 1990. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
For your free consultation please call 3 Friends of Hill End
01252 515199 or email sales@fawns.co.uk FoHE is a membership support group for The Hill End Centre,
www.fawns.co.uk Farmoor with a volunteer team working regularly on
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maintenance of the site and buildings; organising family
50 Setter Play events and fundraising.
www.hill-end.org/help-us/friends/
Setter Play is a family-run company with over 22 __________________________________________________________________________________________________
years’ experience creating exciting play schemes 4 Haktive
and shelters for schools.
Our mission is to empower families to be more active and play
www.setterplay.co.uk together. www.haktive.com
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51 Crown House Publishing 5 Clear Sky
We are an award winning independent publisher Clear Sky Children's Charity delivers Play and Creative Arts
offering teachers of all subjects and phases an Therapeutic Interventions to pupils, professional training and
extensive range of innovative classroom support for schools.
resources and materials for CPD. With a strong www.clear-sky.org.uk
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focus on improving teaching and learning our
authors make a genuine difference in schools 6 ARCh
across the UK and further afield. ARCh provides twice weekly one-to-one personalised reading
www.crownhouse.co.uk support and mentoring for selected children for an entire year,
________________________________________________________________________________________ via trained professional helpers.
www.archoxfordshire.org.uk
52 The School Lunch Company __________________________________________________________________________________________________
We are passionate about the food we offer and 7 Oxfordshire Outdoor Learning Trust
provide a freshly prepared, healthy, nutritious Oxfordshire Outdoor Learning Trust's mission is to promote
meal every day. Every school has a bespoke the benefits of outdoor education for the children and young
menu designed by the children. people of Oxfordshire.
www.theschoollunchcompany.co.uk www.oolt.org,uk
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53 Pearson 8 Dave Thorne Bursary
We believe everyone can make progress in their The Dave Thorne Bursary provides funding (£3,000 pa) for
lives through learning and we understand that disadvantaged young people to join their peers on outdoor
every student has their own unique learning style. learning weeks run by the OOLT (above)
www.oolt.org,uk/bursary
We offer a range of support and tools to help you __________________________________________________________________________________________________
navigate the journey each student will take, 9 NAPE
whatever their pathway. From curriculum support
National Association for Primary Education is a national
and progress tracking, to nurturing well-being and membership organisation of teachers, governors, students,
supporting every student to flourish. We make parents. The successful Oxfordshire branch organises the
sure you have the support you need. annual Festival of Voices in Dorchester Abbey, family learning
www.pearson.com/ events and CPD. www.nape.org.uk
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54 Blue Sky 10 Oxfordshire County Music Services
BlueSky provides a simple, yet versatile solution Oxfordshire County Music Services offer instrumental, vocal,
to the challenges of triangulating performance performing arts and music theory groups for adults and young
management, CPD, quality of education, teaching people. website
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and learning, alongside your school priorities,
keeping everything in one place.
11 Governor Services (Ox County Council)
Governor Services delivers comprehensive annual training
BlueSky is proud to partner with OTSA, offering
and development programmes for both governors and clerks,
individual OTSA Member Schools discount on provided as traded services. These programmes provide
subscription fees. Contact us to arrange a free professional training from experienced tutors on all aspects of
no-obligation demonstration of BlueSky, or to governors’ and clerks’ roles, including Induction, crucial for all
discuss your requirements. Call: 01483 880004 new governors and clerks. website
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www.blueskyeducation.co.uk
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12 Schoolreaders
55 Schools Advisory Service Schoolreaders recruits volunteers to provide free
Schools Advisory Service is the leading provider one-to-one reading sessions to children in
of staff absence insurance, offering Whole School primary schools across the country
www.schoolreaders.org
Well-being services with policies as standard. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
www.schooladvice.co.uk 13 National Association for Able Children in
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56/57 Outta Reach Education (NACE)
NACE offers practical resources, support and CPD to help
www.outtareach.co.uk schools review and improve the quality of policy and provision
for more able learners within a context of challenge and high
standards for all.
www.nace.co.ukVisit website
Exhibitors - Floorplan
1 Pentagon Play 37 Wizard Theatre
2 Twinkl 38 SAM Learning
3 Annodata 39 One World Education
5 Rahmqvist 40 Education Mutual
6 Skip2BFit 41 Ignite Sport
7 Oxfordshire County Music Service 42 & 43 123ICT Computing Solutions
8 Creation Theatre 44 Halo Support
9 IiRock 45 TurnITon
10 Doodle Maths 46 PowerGistics
11 & 12 Fitter Future 47 SBM
13 UltraVoIP 48 Libresoft Librarian
14 Playforce 49 Playtime at Fawns
15 Artswork 50 Setter Play
16 GetSet4PE 51 Crown House Publishing
17 National College of Education 52 The School Lunch Company
18 Sylva Foundation/Forest School Assoc 53 Pearson
19 Living Streets 54 Blue Sky
20 The Curiosity Box 55 Schools Advisory Service
21 Play Innovation 56 & 57 Outta Reach
22 5-a-day Charity Platform Exhibitors - Friday 6 March
23 Hill End 1 The Food Teacher
24 Wesleyan 2 Education Mutual
25 Koala IT 3 Friends of Hill End
26 Mighty Writer 4 Haktive
27 ESP 5 Clear Sky
28 Enrich 6 ARCh
29 YPO 7 Oxfordshire Outdoor Learning Trust
30 Nexus 8 Dave Thorne Bursary
31 LBMW 9 NAPE
32 Earth Trust 10 Oxfordshire County Music Service
33 & 34 Class Act 11 Governor Services
35 Juniper Education 12 Schoolreaders
36 Koboca 13 National Association for Able Children
in Education (NACE)Visit website
Conference and Venue Information
Hotel
Parking
Parking at the hotel is free for conference delegates. Vehicles are
parked at the owner’s risk so we strongly urge you to remove any
valuable items from your vehicle and ensure it is kept locked. If you
use the hotel car park, you must input your car registration on the
parking “tap screen” located in the lobby by the main door to avoid a Food, Drink and Social Events
parking fine.
Lunch
Hotel facilities A buffet lunch is included in the conference fee
Crowne Plaza Stratford-on-Avon has many excellent facilities, for day delegates and full board delegates and
including an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. For details will be served in the exhibition areas.
regarding the use of these or other hotel facilities, please contact
the hotel reception. Wednesday pre-dinner refreshments
All delegates are invited to the refreshments
Personal belongings and security reception on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm.
Large areas of the hotel are open to the public, including the Meet your peers for a catch up in a relaxing
conference area. We strongly recommend you keep all personal setting, while enjoying a drink in the exhibitors’
belongings and items of value with you at all times. area.
The conference organisers cannot accept responsibility for lost or
damaged items. Please ask at the hotel reception about safe Dinner
storage facilities during your visit. Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evening is
included in the conference fee for full board
delegates. Thursday evening is the 'Gala
Wi-Fi
Dinner'.
To log on search for “CP Stratford”, click and this will automatically
direct you to terms and conditions where, once accepted, you will be
Dress code for gala dinner
connected to the Wi-Fi. If you have any questions please go to the
conference reception desk. For Thursday evening’s gala dinner; Many
guests wear suits for men and formal
evening wear for women. However, smart
Lost and found
casual is acceptable. A disco and dancing
For items lost or found please contact the hotel reception. follows dinner.
Checking in and out
Friday lunch
Conference delegates can check in, and collect keys, at the
Lunch is provided for delegates following the
Delegate Reception Desk from 3.00pm on Wednesday 4 March.
conference conclusion. Packed lunch will be
Check-out is before 11.00am. A luggage storage facility is available.
provided to delegates on request from a count
taken on Thursday afternoon.
Emergencies
Please take some time to Evacuation Procedure
familiarise yourself with your In the unlikely event of an emergency please take the following action.
surroundings upon arrival. On hearing the alarm siren, leave the building via the nearest safe exit.
In particular, take note of the All exits are indicated with illuminated green signs. Please make your way to the
venue evacuation procedure Assembly Point outside the hotel; this is indicated by a green sign.
(see opposite) and the nearest Please remain calm
fire exits to your room and the
Do not run
conference areas. In case
Do not use the lifts
of an emergency, please
Do not collect up, or return for, your belongings
follow the instructions of the
hotel staff.
The Venue
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Bridgefoot
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6YR
0871 942 9270
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