COBIS. Council of British International Schools

The 2009 Annual Conference for British International Schools

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"SHAPING THE FUTURE:
How shall we support and develop the global citizens of tomorrow?”

Saturday, 9^th May - Monday 11^th May, 2009

One Whitehall Place, The National Liberal Club, and the Royal Horseguards Hotel
London, SW1A 2EJ

The London Conference for British International Schools is open to Heads, Governors, and Senior Managers from British Schools anywhere in the world. The conference is a fantastic networking and training opportunity giving international school representatives the chance to share best practice, learn about developments in education in the UK, and support a movement to enhance British education globally. The conference attracts delegates from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and the Americas.

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• Hear top speakers
• Attend workshop and seminar sessions
• Meet leaders of other major British International Schools
• Learn about developments in education and education policy in the UK
• Participate in a worldwide network of British Schools

Speakers and seminar sessions at the 2009 conference will include:

• Marcus Orlovsky (Bryanston Square Consultants) – Imagine Learning Spaces
• David Hopkins (HSBC Chair in International Leadership, Institute of Education, University of London) – iNet: International Networking for Educational Transformation.
• Brent Davies (Chair of International Leadership Development, University of Hull) – Leading the Strategically Focused School and seminar sessions
• HRH The Earl of Wessex – The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the International Context
• Representative from the DCSF – Update on the Government's plans for inspection of British Schools Abroad
• Nick Marten (Bursar, The John Lyon School, Harrow) – seminar for school bursars and finance/resources staff
• Trevor Rowell (Governor, British School of Paris and COBIS Vice-Chairman) – case study session for Governors examining common Governance issues
• Richard Cucinotta (Former Information Services Manager, British School in the Netherlands; Simplify-IT) – Developing information technology in schools
• Kristine Murray (UCAS) – A Journey Together: the international application experience for applicants and advisors
• Sally Featherstone – Remodelling the Primary Curriculum - the why, how, and what of new initiatives and what it might look like in practice
• And others, including an update on ISI inspections and a forum for primary schools.

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The deadline has now passed. Late bookings CAN be accepted, but delegates MAY need to arrange their own accommodation. Please download and submit booking forms as soon as possible.