COBIS Conference for Trips and Fieldwork Leadership

17-18 March 2017

 Location: British School in The Netherlands, Voorschoten Campus.

 Dates: 17^th – 18^th March 2017

 Timings:  1500 Friday 17^th – 1630 Saturday 18^th March

 Target audience:

• Fieldwork Leaders – HOD’s and Teachers of Biology and Geography.

• Educational Trips Leaders – HOD’s and Teachers of Art, Drama, English, MFL, Music, etc.

• Sports Exchange Leaders – HOD’s and Teachers of PE and Sports Coaches.

• Cultural Trips Leaders – HOD’s and Teachers of Art, Drama and Music.

• Duke of Edinburgh, Round Square, Outward Bound & International Award Leaders.

• Educational Visits Coordinators

• SLT Leaders with Pastoral responsibilities

Delegate fees:

€250 for COBIS Member Schools, €300 for non-Member Schools.

This includes attendance and catering during the event but does not include accommodation and transfers.

Format:

A mixture of pleanary sessions and workshops. 

Programme:

 Friday 17 March

1500 – 1530 Registration and Coffee

1530 – 1550 Welcome from BSN Principal/CEO, COBIS Representative and Event Manager

1550 – 1620 SPARK: Shared Experiences Platform – Volunteer Course Attendees

1630 – 1720 Workshop Series 1

• Risk Management in the Field

• Student Care Plans, Health and Hygiene

• Student Led Fundraising

1730 – 1800 Pre-dinner Drinks

1800 – 1900 Dinner at BSN

1900 – 1930 Key Note Speakers: Project Africa Team 2016 and 2017

Year 12 student presentations on their experiences of fundraising, of the trip and their path of personal development and discovery.

2000 – 0000 Gouden Leeuwe Bar

Saturday 18 March

0830 – 0900 Breakfast at BSN

0900 – 0930 Trade Fair Stall Holder’s Speed Dating Presentations

0940 – 1030 Workshop Series 2

• Financial Management

• How to Choose an Adventure Education Provider and a Worthy Charity

• On the Road: Travelling with Students

1030 – 1100 Morning Tea and time to visit the exhibitions

1100 – 1150 Workshop Series 3

• Managing Cultural Difference

• Psychological Health Support

• Communicating Stories

1200 – 1300 Lunch and time to visit the exhibitions

1300 – 1350 Workshop Series 4

• Student Development and Management

• Crisis Management

• Repeat of a Popular Choice

1400 – 1450 Building Best Practice

Scenario Breakouts facilitated by experienced BSN Trips and Fieldwork Leaders

1500 – 1530 Afternoon Tea and time to visit the exhibitions

1530 – 1600 Key Note Speaker 2:

 Inspirational talk on the benefits that travel can bring

1600 – 1630 Closing words from BSN Principal/CEO, COBIS Representative and Event Manager.

 Presentation of certificates.

1630     Departure

 Conference dinner:

 Date: Friday 17^th March

 Location: BSN

 Transport: NA

Recommended Accommodation: van der Valk Hotel Gouden Leeuwe, Voorschoten

Exhibition/Sponsorship: 

Exhibitors are invited to join the conference on Saturday 18 March only. All exhibitors will have the opportunity to deliver a short presentation to delegates during the breakfast session. To book a stand, please click here.

Booking:

To reserve your place at the conference, please complete the online booking form.