Summer term | 23 June 2022
DSLS School Leadership Briefing - Summer term
Wednesday 29 June 2022 at Exeter Racecourse
A final reminder that the Summer Briefing is taking place next week and will be based around a curriculum theme. We are delighted to welcome Mick Waters back to Devon to discuss his recent book co-authored with Tim Brighouse. Mick has also kindly donated 40 copies of "About Our Schools" which will be raffled at the Briefing with proceeds going to charity.
Paul Walker, CEO First Federation Trust, will be exploring the effectiveness of a broad and balanced curriculum.
We also have other regional speakers from Representation Matters and Ofsted Regional Directorate plus some local updates from DSLS.
Make sure you don't miss out on an opportunity to hear interesting speakers as well as networking with colleagues.
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Professor Mick Waters, Author & Education Consultant
Mick Waters in conversation... About Our Schools: Improving on Previous Best
The experienced educator is joined by DSLS panel members to explore essential changes needed to help today’s young people meet tomorrow’s needs. His new book (written with Tim Brighouse) “About Our Schools” presents interview evidence from 20 education ministers and around 100 others, including school leaders, teachers, parents, right through to former CEOs of Ofsted and various Multi-Academy Trusts.
In the book they assess what should happen now in terms of curriculum, assessment, teaching and school accountability and how we can keep brilliant teachers. They also consider how we can ensure schools are preparing pupils for a future changed by automation, robotics, social media and climate change.
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Paul Walker, CEO, First Federation Trust - “How do you know your curriculum is effective?”
Paul will focus on considering curriculum design and measuring the impact of what is intended.
Aisha Thomas, Director, Representation Matters
- Culturally Educating - Enriching the curriculum with diversity and inclusivity
In the opening of the Why Representation Matters - 2019 Ted X Bristol talk, Aisha made the vital point
that "Until society represents everyone, the question will always be, do I belong?”
Through her session, Aisha will help us as leaders to consider our role in challenging racial inequity in education and use her pillars framework as a guide to support us in developing a culture of inclusive practice.
During what will be an interactive and immersive session, Aisha will challenge us to hold up the mirror to ourselves so that we can reflect and consider our crucial role in this work.
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James McNeillie, Regional Director South West, Ofsted
James will provide an update on the inspection framework, changes, and challenges.
Please note that if you would like to ensure that your governors are receiving the same information from Ofsted, James will also be speaking to governors at a seminar organised by DAG at 6pm on Wednesday 29 June
This free evening seminar (held virtually) will update governors, trustees and clerks on the inspection framework, changes and challenges.
Please email dagclerk@gmail.com to book a place as soon as possible. This seminar is free to attend for all governors, trustees, clerks and governance professionals in the Devon LA area.
View full details of the AGENDA here and BOOK ONLINE
Bookings are essential for venue and catering arrangements. The Briefing is fully subsidised and open to all members of Devon SLS i.e. school leaders within Devon primary and secondary schools. One delegate place per school – other colleagues are also welcome to attend (note charges apply). For full details please see the terms and conditions on the booking form.
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