DAPH Event  |  Multi Academy Trusts: High Impact Collaboration

21 June 2016 at Sandy Park

V I E W  F L Y E R    |    B O O K  O N L I N E

Planning is well underway for our next event 'Multi Academy Trusts: High Impact Collaboration' which will provide an understanding of the political direction of travel towards academisation and also provide the audience with the opportunity to hear advice and guidance in terms of making effective choices when looking at MATs.

Confirmed speakers are:

• Rebecca Clark  |  SW Regional Schools Commissioner
• Eileen Barnes-Vachell  |  Head of School Effectiveness, Babcock Education
• Rob Kelsall  |  Senior Regional Officer, NAHT
• Carl Haggerty  |  Chair of Governors at Countess Wear Community School and DCC Digital Communications Strategic Lead

We shall also be looking at the various different pathways, with case studies presented by Devon Headteachers who will give an overview of their own personal journey.

This is a F R E E event, subsidised by DAPH and is offered at no cost to Headteachers and Governors from Devon LA maintained schools. However due to expected demand, booking is essential and limited to two free places per school. Additional places are available to purchase at cost price (£50) and are non-refundable.

View the current D E L E G A T E  L I S T (as at 27 May 2016)

Mike Hughes   |   The Magenta Principles Workshop
28 June 2016 at The Tiverton Hotel

Mike Hughes will be delivering a one day workshop at the Tiverton Hotel on Tuesday 28 June 2016.

The main areas of focus will include:

• practical strategies that both engage and excite
• teaching for understanding
• getting the balance between achieving examination and Ofsted success AND teaching lessons that are interesting and enjoyable
• switching the emphasis from occupied to engaged, knowing to understanding, teaching to learning
• using the Magenta Principles to improve questioning
• implications for professional development

Price £150 per delegate and includes a free copy of 'The Magenta Principles' book

BOOK ONLINE    |    read more about Mike at mikehughes-ets.co.uk

N E W  |  DAPH Academies Conference  |  12 October 2016 at
The Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon

The DAPH Academies Conference will take place ahead of the DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference, and is a follow on from the June event. Existing academy leaders will be given the opportunity to discuss emerging issues directly with Sir David Carter, and the afternoon will host a variety of case studies to explain the 'need to know' on the conversion process. We are also hopeful that a representative from FASNA (Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association) will be presenting on the day.

C O S T  |  This event is subsidised by DAPH and is offered at no cost to Headteachers, Governors/Trustees and School Business Managers from schools and academies within Devon LA (up to a maximum of 3 places per school / MAT).

H O W  TO  B O O K  |  There are two booking options available:-

Day Delegate - F R E E (Wednesday only, 1 day programme, non-residential)

OR

3 Day Delegate - 3 Day Delegate Package |  £450  |  includes attendance at DAPH Academies Conference (Wed) plus 2 night (D,B&B) accommodation on Wed & Thur and attendance at the DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference 2016 (full 2 day programme) on Thur & Fri (see below)

B O O K   O N L I N E   |   V I E W  F L Y E R

13 & 14 October 2016  |  The Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon

This year's Annual School Leadership Conference is again taking place at the beautiful Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon. Keynote speakers confirmed already are:-

J A M E S   N O T T I N G H A M James Nottingham is the founder and executive director of Challenging Learning. His passion is in transforming the most up-to-date research into strategies that really work in the classroom. He has been described by Skolvärlden (Swedish Teaching Union) as “one of the most talked about names in the world of school development.” His first book, Challenging Learning has been published in 5 languages and has received widespread critical acclaim. His follow-up book, Encouraging Learning, supports his work with parents and community groups, as well as with teachers and leaders. Currently he is writing a series of books to share the best strategies for feedback, challenge, dialogue, progress and metacognition. R E A D  M O R E  at jamesnottingham.co.uk

R I C H A R D  G E R V E R Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He argues that great leadership is about serving the needs of the people that work for you and rely upon you. The three core principles that underpin Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. R E A D  M O R E  at richardgerver.com

View the DELEGATE LIST (as at 27 May 2016)

H O W  T O  B O O K

For booking options and to book your place, please see the ONLINE BOOKING FORM. For delegates who have already booked to attend this event, why not take the opportunity of attending the DAPH Academies Conference on the Wednesday (12 October)? See details above or contact the DAPH Office.  

DAPH Briefings 2016

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the recent DAPH Summer Briefing 2016, held at the Tiverton Hotel. Presentations from the event are now available to view/download from the DAPH website: Sue Clarke & Dawn Stabb  |  P R E S E N T A T I O N Eileen Barnes-Vachell  |  P R E S E N T A T I O N

10 November 2016  |  Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton  A reminder that bookings are open for the DAPH Autumn Briefing on 10 November 2016 (Tiverton Hotel) and we're pleased to confirm that guest speakers Kim Johnson (President, NAHT) and Bradley Simmons (Ofsted SW Regional Director) have confirmed their attendance. B O O K  O N L I N E

Devon Association of Primary Headteachers
DAPH Office – Venture House,
One Capital Court,
Bittern Road,
Sowton Industrial Estate,
Exeter EX2 7FW
Tel: 01392 380518
Email: daph@devon.gov.uk