What happens at the conference?
The conference commences on the morning of the 9th October and concludes in the afternoon of the following day. It will draw together many literacy and numeracy specialists, teachers and other speakers from across the UK. This is an opportunity to listen to inspirational teachers and other speakers, to share best practices with colleagues and to learn tips and strategies from other professionals who implement Renaissance Learning tools.There will be key note speakers and a chance for you to meet well-known authors including... Theresa Breslin, G P Taylor, Peter J Murray, Chris Bradford, Justin Richards and Chris Higgins! Not only will you be able to benefit from the individual sessions and initiatives led by nationally recognised experts, you are also invited to attend an evening of entertainment at the Gala Dinner on Thursday 9th October. Overnight accommodation can also be included at this superb SAS Hotel where you can relax in the spa after the conference if you wish!
Key Note Speakers: Theresa Breslin and G P Taylor
G P Taylor will be guest speaker at the National Conference 2008 again.
His book Shadowmancer became a number one best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic.
Theresa Breslin is a Carnegie Medal winning writer and librarian living in Scotland who is committed to promoting reading and writing to young people and will talk about this to anyone who will listen!
Who should attend?
Anyone who is interested in Accelerating Learning in Literacy and Numeracy will benefit from attending this conference, from Head Teachers, English Coordinators, Maths Coordinators, SENCOs, LA Advisors, to Bursars, Librarians and ICT Coordinators.What is included in the cost?
Included in the cost are two full days at the conference, access to all sessions (aimed at both Primary and Secondary schools to share best practices that will help you raise attainment in both Literacy and Numeracy), Gala Dinner with the Authors and an evening of entertainment, plus 4-Star hotel accommodation and all meals and refreshments*.* excludes all bar drinks
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to secure your place at the 2008 National Conference which will be held on9th-10th October 2008.
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Sir James Hill Bt OBE DL, Chairman of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, will open the National Conference on 9 Oct 2008.
Sir James Hill has been a member of the SSAT's Council since 2003, and previously held the role of Deputy Chairman. He is also Chair of the Board of Governors at Dixons City Academy, Bradford, and Co-Chair of the Academies and Colleges Association. He has held a variety of roles in further and higher education in West Yorkshire.
Sir James has had an extensive and successful career in textiles, travel, transport, and energy related companies, but now devotes much of his time to voluntary and charitable activities, in particular in the health, disability and education sectors in the Bradford and West Yorkshire area.
Sir James is a 4th Baronet and was awarded an OBE in 2000 and an honourary doctorate from the Univerity of Bradford in 1997. He is also a Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire.