2011 SEN Residential Conference

14th Annual Residential Conference

Dates: 6th & 7th May 2011
Denham Grove, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5DU

The leading practitioners' conference for SENCOs, Learning Support Coordinators, teachers and senior managers working in independent and international schools.

Early bird and group discounts now available please see conference fees

Flexible attendance! Choose between Residential, Non-residential or pick the day you wish to attend. Please click on "Book a place" link below then make your choice.

Links:
Book a place ***Please note, upon completion of a successful booking you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive this email within 24 hours please contact the office on 01672 512914***
Conference fees
Venue and Map
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Day One - SEN Issues
11.00 a.m. Exhibition
11.20 a.m. Pre lunch event: Software and technology update - Sharon Goldie, Educational Consultant, Iansyst
11.45 a.m. Lunch
1.00 p.m. Keynote speaker: SEN – where are we now? Plus Q&A Philippa Stobbs
Philippa is Principal Officer at the Council for Disabled Children and was seconded as SEN Professional Adviser of the Lamb Inquiry. She was the principal drafter of the Disability Rights Commission Code of Practice for Schools.
2.15 p.m. Workshops (repeated with refreshment break and exhibition)

SEN and Disability access policies – Philippa Stobbs
Exam access arrangements - Caroline Read - Founder of Communicate-ed
How to interpret EP’s reports - Wendy Moore, Educational Psychologist (attended this year’s conference)
Dyspraxia – What it is and how to help - Wendy Fidler, Dyspraxia Foundation
SENCo Exchange 1: Working with parents Rachel Copeland, Sevenoaks Prep

3.20 p.m. Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
3.50 p.m. Repeat of workshops 1-4 plus
6. SENCo Exchange 2: Never mind the label – Helen Cohen, St. Lawrence College
5.00 p.m. Exhibition and Free Time -Updates and demos from iansyst
7.00 p.m. Conference drinks and dinner

Day Two - Scholars, More Able and Talented Pupils
9.00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Meeting the Needs of Our More Able Learners, and Encouraging Gifted Level Development More Diversely Across the Population plus Q&A Prof. Dona Matthews
Dona Matthews has an extensive and diverse background in gifted education. She directed the Centre for Gifted Studies and Education at Hunter College, City University of New York. A prolific author which includes the award-winning book, Being Smart about Gifted Education.
10.30 a.m. Refreshments and Exhibition
Workshops (to run for 80 minutes but not repeated)

Working with young able and talented children (Reception & KS1) – Prof Dona Matthews
Thinking skills for the more able and talented student – Jane Simister
Dual exceptionality - Dr Carrie Winstanley, Principal Lecturer Education, Roehampton University
What do we really mean by 'quality first teaching' for the more able? – Matt Dickenson Director of London Gifted & Talented
Challenging scholars – Douglas Buchanan, Eagle House

12.20 p.m. Lunch & Exhibition

1.20 p.m. SENCOs Together - Prep and senior sessions to discuss issues and solutions
2.20 p.m. National Update – Fil Came, Learning Works
2.45 p.m. Conference End

Links:
Book a place ***Please note, upon completion of a successful booking you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive this email within 24 hours please contact the office on 01672 512914***
Conference fees
Venue and Map
Event Flyer

Last year's Comments:
"I came wondering whether I would learn much that was new but came away refreshed, encouraged and invigorated, with plenty of good ideas to introduce"

"The people and the opportunities provided for inspiration, reflection and reaffirmation"

"Meeting some great people, networking, sharing ideas, feeling encouraged, being inspired!"

"Friendly, intimate nature of the conference - it was lovely to meet Fil and Dominique and for it not to feel like a big corporate event"

"Once again, the conference was exceptional value for money. It was a great opportunity for networking and catching up with colleagues. I particularly appreciate the fact Learning Works focuses on the independent sector, so the speakers and workshops are directly relevant to our work. I can't wait for the next one. Thank you!"

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