Beyond Bog-Standard Literacy

Date: Monday 15th November 2010 9.00am - 3.35pm
Venue: Ramada Maidstone, Kent
Cost: £180 + VAT per delegate, £90 + VAT per second delegate

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Outline Programme
Discover practical and inspiring ways for increasing children’s engagement with literacy at this forthcoming interactive conference. Leading children’s authors Michael Rosen and Chris Powling will provide advice, approaches and motivational ideas to develop reading and writing in your classroom. A range of supporting seminars will offer the opportunity to focus on specific areas in teaching and learning.

The event will also include an exhibition of organisations and resources that can support primary literacy.

Feedback on Michael Rosen and Chris Powling at previous events has been phenomenal, with delegates recognising the contribution that their ideas and suggestions will have on teaching and learning in Primary English.

Keynote Speakers
• Michael Rosen – The Children’s Laureate 2007-09
• Chris Powling

Aims of the Conference
• Learn new ways to develop literacy in your school
• Understand the importance of speaking and listening
• Network and share best practice with peers
• Gain practical advice at the complimentary training sessions that every delegate is invited to attend

Seminar Sessions
• Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins
• The Complex View of Reading
• Thinkers’ Keys: Unlocking Children’s Potential
• Mantle of the Expert
• Physicalising Writing

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Media Partners

Also look out for:
• Collaborative Working for Schools - 24th September 2010, London
• Building the Future: Curriculum and Pedagogy in the 21st Century - 20th to 21st October 2010, Surrey
• Assessment for Learning: Making a Difference - 30th November 2010, Surrey
• Driving Sustainability in Your School - 6th December 2010, London

Email us if you have any questions or would like further information