Special Schools Headteachers Conferences

Conference 22-23rd September 2011

Conference 23-24th September 2010

The theme of this year’s special schools headteacher conference was ‘Moving towards sustainability in special schools’. Keynote speakers and seminar sessions will address key issues of the theme and examine current issues facing special schools. Keynote speakers included:

•Jonty Clark, Headteacher, Wandsworth School for Boys •Jane Reed, Co-director, National College, Leadership of Sustainable Schools •Maxine Pittaway, Headteacher, St Christopher’s School, Wrexham •Dr. Vince Stroud, Educational Leadership •John Harris, Director of Children’s Services •Justin Donovan, Chief Education Officer

2009 Residential Conference 24-25th September 2009

Keynote speakers:
Professor Ted Cantle CBE - Associate Director of the IDeA
Richard Aird - Headteacher at Barrs Court Special School, Hereford
Phyllida Hancock - Olivier Mythodrama
John Harris - Director of Children, Schools and Families, Hertfordshire

John Harris Presentation - Immediate and Future Challenges

• Adobe pdf, 1.86MB/19 pages, 31/09/2009, special_schools_conf09_john_harris.pdf

2008 Conference

26-27th September 2008 - "Creating the Future"

John Harris & Ann Domeney - Working in Partnership to Make a Difference for Schools

• Acrobat pdf, 835kb/19 pages, 13/11/2008, special08_johnharris_anndomeney.pdf

Simon Ward - Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

• Acrobat pdf, 91kb/22 pages, 13/11/2008, special08_simonward.pdf

2007 Conference

27-28th September 2007 - "Leadership in Changing Times"

The Hertfordshire Special Schools Headteachers' conference took place on the 27th and 28th September at the Old Ship Hotel in Brighton.

The conference explored 'Leadership in Changing Times' with a range of speakers sharing both national and local perspectives. Keynote speakers included:

• Toby Salt, Strategic Director for School Leadership Development, NCSL
• Russell Prue, an inspirational speaker specialising in invigorating and leading ICT
• Olivier Mythodrama, a creative approach to inspirational leadership.

In addition, a series of seminar sessions on the first day of the conference showcased examples of best practice from Special School Headteachers from other counties.

With opportunities for group discussion and networking with colleagues the conference was a great success and a valuable couple of days that were not to be missed!

If you have any queries about next year's conference please don't hesitate to contact Clare Warden at clare.warden@hertscc.gov.uk

Towards Collaborative Leadership of a Learning Community - Ron Babbage. St Johns School

• Powerpoint 2003, 53kb/10 pages, 30/10/2007, special_heads_2007_ron_babbage.ppt

Opening Doors - Opening Minds - Peter Gordon, Hazel Court School, Eastbourne
Exploring co-location as a route to inclusion: a commentary on the inclusion into mainstream schools of pupils/students with severe and profound learning difficulties.

• Adobe pdf, 1.50MB/29 pages, 30/10/2007, special_heads_2007_peter_gordon.pdf

Inspirational Leadership - Contender Charlie

• Adobe pdf, 245kb/10 pages, 05/11/2007, headteacher_conf_2007_contender.pdf

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2004 Conference

30 September - 1 October 2004 Special Schools Headteachers Conference

Enhancing Quality in a Special School Context - Programme

• Acrobat pdf, 63kb/2 pages, 2/02/2005, headteacher_conference_special2004.pdf

Enhancing Quality in a Special School Context - Summary Evaluation

• Acrobat pdf, 32kb/1 pages, 2/02/2005, headteacher_conference_special2004_eval.pdf

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