DAPH Update: Speakers confirmed for the DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference 2017

DAPH UPDATE

  Special Edition  |  31 March 2017

DAPH Conference

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R E F O C U S,  N E T W O R K and  R E F L E C T ...

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Preparations are underway for this year's DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference which is taking place on 12 & 13 October 2017 at the Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ.

With an interesting mix of keynotes,  we're sure their input will be thought provoking as well as inspirational - see below for a summary of the two day programme and more information about the speakers.

Andy Cope

Day O N E  Thursday 12 October 2017  |  10.15am

A N D Y   C O P E       The Art of Brilliance

Andy Cope describes himself as a "professional trainer, qualified teacher, author and learning junkie". He is currently doing a Doctorate at the University of Loughborough... investigating the science of happiness and positivity.

He founded 'Art of Brilliance' in 2004. His aim, to blaze a new trail – one that was non-academic, totally rooted in the real world and that would make a massive and immediate impact on individuals and organisations.
READ MORE about Andy Cope.

Shonette Bason

Day O N E  Thursday 12 October 2017  |  1.15pm

S H O N E T T E   B A S O N   W O O D

Shonette Bason Wood thinks and acts differently. You’ll notice that from the way she presents herself and you’ll certainly feel it in her energy when you engage with her.

She is a refreshing, reviving and realistic professional speaker both on and off the stage.  READ MORE about Shonette Bason-Wood.

David Chabeaux

Day O N E  Thursday 12 October 2017  |  3.15pm

D A V I D   C H A B E A U X

David Chabeaux is a globally acclaimed performer, composer, songwriter and business thinker, His artistic work has been heard and seen at major venues, events and production houses around the world.

Immensely engaging, funny, challenging and heart-warming, David is passionate about the idea that we all have a unique and authentic purpose and talent - a 'voice' if you like - and that part of his 'voice' in the world is to help others discover theirs and to build a career, and a life, that truly fulfils their potential.  READ MORE about David Chabeaux.

Nick Hind

Day T W O  Friday 13 October 2017  |  9.15am

N I C K   H I N D

Nick Hind is a leading educational thinker who is passionate about supporting people who want to make a real difference.

For over a decade Nick has worked with schools, colleges, universities and Government departments around the world. His ability to challenge audiences to be their very best and his motivational energy throughout this journey are what set Nick apart.  READ MORE about Nick Hind.

 

Neil Mercer

Day T W O  Friday 13 October 2017  |  10.45am

P R O F E S S O R   N E I L   M E R C E R

Neil Mercer is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge, and Director of the study centre Oracy@Cambridge at the Cambridge college Hughes Hall (of which he is also a Life Fellow). He was previously Professor of Language and Communications at the Open University where he was also Director of the Centre for Language and Communications and Director of the Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology.

A psychologist with a special interest in the role of language in the classroom and the development of children's thinking, he regularly contributes to professional development activities for local authorities and schools.  READ MORE about Neil Mercer.

Peter Hall Jones

Day T W O  Friday 13 October 2017  |  11.50am

P E T E R   H A L L   J O N E S

Peter Hall Jones is in demand around the world - across all sectors as a mind changing, innovative and inspiring speaker, coach and consultant.

With great humour and fun Peter Hall Jones gently provokes and challenges accepted wisdom and practice, causing radical rethinking, reimagining and the increased motivation and energy to tackle challenges and seize opportunities for making life better for clients and those they seek to serve.

Working with major corporate organisations, education and system leaders and staff Peter Hall Jones has a wealth of stories and examples of non-sense and great ideas from around the world supported and backed up by current research evidence.  READ MORE about Peter Hall Jones.

P R I C I N G  for  2 0 1 7:

  • Two day residential  |  £365 (Thursday night accommodation)
  • Two day residential, sharing accommodation  |   £345 (Thursday night accommodation)
  • 2 day non-residential  |  £290 (no accommodation)

H A V E   Y O U   B O O K E D   Y E T  ?

Accommodation is selling fast!  Due to the number of bookings, there's now limited accommodation available at the Saunton Sands Hotel.

Check the  D E L E G A T E   L I S T  (as at 31 March 2017) and if you're not already booked, please use the  O N L I N E  B O O K I N G  F O R M.