Voice: New Thinking, New Learning, New Practice Conference

Saturday, 3 November 2012 8:30 AM

New Thinking, New Learning, New Practice Conference (Saturday 3 November 2012) Glasgow

Date: 3 November 2012
Location:  Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

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At a time of change and transition in Scottish education, this engaging conference is for all education professionals with an interest in the new approaches and practices.

The speakers and seminars in a packed and dynamic programme will include:  

Dr Bill Maxwell, Chief Executive, Education Scotland;
Seminar session I (a choice of):


Pre-school/infants session: Alice Sharp of Experiential Play; or

A secondary-focused session: SQA.

Seminar session II (a choice of):                                          
Primary session:
Alice Sharp of Experiential Play; or

‘Putting the fun back into the staff room’ with Colin McLeod of Tree of Knowledge;  and

Fischy Music

(supporting ‘emotional, social and spiritual health and wellbeing in children through songs’).

Free to members         

The conference is free to all members of Voice and you can bring a friend for £30. If they join on the day, their annual subscription will be reduced by £30. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Contact:

We are expecting places will fill fast, so don’t delay! If you would like an application form please contact:

Viv Thornton on 01332 372 337, email conference@voicetheunion.org.uk or complete the form below, including seminar choices and any special dietary requirements.

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