COBIS Teachers' Conference
King's College, Madrid
30-31 October, 2009
Planning Change for the Future
Colleagues from COBIS schools and other British International Schools are invited to attend the next COBIS Conference for Teachers and Leaders to be held at King's College, Madrid in October 2009. This conference is suitable for Primary and Secondary school staff.
The Venue - King's College, Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid
The Accommodation - Eurostars Madrid Tower 5* Hotel, one of Madrid's newest and most prestigious landmarks. The Gala Dinner on the Friday evening will also take place at the hotel. Delegates have the option of extending their stay until Sunday (at an additional cost).
The Conference - A mix of keynote speakers and seminar leaders with the emphasis on successful classroom practice and development:
- Carol Craig - Director, the Centre for Confidence and Wellbeing - Wellbeing in Schools, the Opportunities and the Risks
- John Crookes - Senior Manager, QCA Curriculum Group - The Changing Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4
- Sally Featherstone - Education Consultant - The Impact of Curriculum Development at Key Stages 2 and 3
- Kay Hiatt - Freelance Literacy Consultant and Author - EYFS and KS1 Developments
- Peter Gossage - School Inspector and Consultant - The Role of the Teaching Assistant
- Miles Berry - Senior Lecturer Roehampton University - The Virtual Learning Environment
- Chris Powling - Teacher and Author - Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Rosemary Taylor - Director, Key Issues Consulting - Leadership in Schools - Heads of Department/Co-ordinators
- Opportunities for Sharing Good Practice and Informal Information Exchange
- Exhibitors, Informal Lunches, Gala Dinner, Wine Reception
Hotel: We have negotiated very special rates at the Eurostars Tower Hotel, an ultra-modern location to the north of the city, within easy reach of the heart of the beautiful city of Madrid (www.eurostarsmadridtower.com).
2 nights' accommodation (29/30 October) is included in the delegate fee.
Saturday night accommodation is available at a discounted rate to all delegates (€135).
Transportation: Transportation to and from Madrid, including transfers to/from the airport, is the responsibility of delegates. Transport between the hotel and the conference venue will be provided.
Conference Fees: Including 2 nights' accommodation (29/30 October) with breakfasts, lunches at King's College, wine receptions, Gala Dinner and all conference materials - €395 per person (COBIS delegates) and €450 per person (non-COBIS delegates).
In order to reserve your place at this conference, please submit a booking form no later than 30 September, 2009. Booking forms are available from Fiona Rogers, General Secretary, COBIS, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Booking forms can also be downloaded.
There will also be COBIS Teachers' Conferences in Amsterdam (13-14 November, 2009) and Prague (11-12 February, 2010).
