The COBIS Annual Conference 2016, sponsored by BridgeU, attracts Principals, Heads, Governors and Senior Managers from British International Schools worldwide plus colleagues who are interested in learning more about the diverse and growing International Schools sector. In addition, the Conference experience is enhanced by the participation of exhibitors, inspectorates and representatives from UK and overseas Ministries of Education. The theme of this year's conference is Authentic Leadership: Inspirational Stories for Learning in British Schools Overseas. Please click here to download the Full Conference Programme.
The 2015 Annual Conference was our largest yet, attended by more than 500 delegates, exhibitors, speakers and guests, and with representatives from over 120 schools in more than 55 countries. This year, in light of our growing network and conference, we are delighted to welcome delegates to our new conference venue; InterContinental London - The O2. This newly built, luxury hotel is situated in the buzzing Greenwich Peninsula next to the O2 with stunning views across the River Thames to Canary Wharf and East India Docks. We look forward to welcoming attendees to our new venue.
Programme Themes
• Creating a Successful School: Leadership stories of resilience and success in the whole school community - students, staff, leaders and parents
• Future Proofing your Schools’ Success: Succession planning, building capacity and exploring the supply and continuity of teachers in British overseas schools
• Every School a Unique School for a Unique Context: One size doesn’t fit all - focusing on local adaptation and how schools work to reflect community expectations
• Leadership in the Schools of the Future: How effective leadership is changing and challenging current skill sets
• The Nimble, Change-Ready School: Shifting mindsets, embedding changes and building practices for more open, accountable, and adaptable school cultures and systems
Keynote Speakers Will Include
Joe Simpson World renowned mountaineer, author, speaker and the subject of the BAFTA Award winning film Touching the Void
Professor Deborah Eyre International education leader, academic and author. Her recent work has sought to help good schools become truly world class
Curtis Jobling British illustrator, animator and author, he is best known for his roles as production designer of children’s TV hit, Bob The Builder and author/illustrator of children’s books, most notably the Wereworldseries of middle grade fantasy novels
Richard Addis British journalist and entrepreneur. He has edited the Financial Times and Sunday Telegraph, and currently edits The Day, an education resource for schools. Richard will chair a panel discussion joined by Wendy Berliner, The Guardian, Lord Knight, TES Global and Nicky Cox MBE, First News.
Neil Strowger CEO, Bohunt Education Trust and Headteacher, Bohunt School Liphook - featured school of BBC documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough?
This course will run from 9-3pm on each of the 3 days. More information is available here. **This course is now full and we are not accepting any more bookings.**
Delegate fee: £295 + VAT. Please complete an online booking form to reserve your place as soon as possible.
10:00-16:00COBIS/ISC Seminar(optional seminar) Developing your Independent School Brand Internationally: what you need to know and who can help you InterContinental London – The O2
This seminar is aimed at Headteachers, Governors, Proprietors, Business Development Managers and CEOs of Schools/School Groups who are interested in developing their independent school brand internationally. This seminar runs from 10-4pm Saturday 7 May and costs £195 + VAT.
11:00-12:30An Introduction to Using Data to Inform Teaching & Learning (optional seminar) GL Education, InterContinental London – The O2
Formative assessment is essential to provide feedback to students as well as enabling schools to personalise learning and measure annual progress. This workshop will provide an insight into how assessments that provide data on a student’s ability, attainment and attitude to learning can enhance teaching and learning, academic performance and support parental engagement. With particular reference to data from the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4); the Progress Test Series of assessments for Maths, English and Science; and the PASS attitudinal survey; delegates will be guided in how to set realistic but challenging targets and investigate the underlying student attitudes that may lead to underperformance. This workshop is aimed at Principals and Senior Teachers in schools that are keen to explore how data from assessments can support teaching and learning in their schools.
15:00-16:00Pre-Conference Seminar and Afternoon Tea – hosted by COBIS/GL Education (optional seminar) UK Assessment Policy Update GL Education, InterContinental London – The O2
A unique opportunity for leaders of COBIS schools to hear about the latest developments in assessment policy and to gain an understanding of how their peers in the UK are responding to recent changes.
Suzanne O’Farrell (Curriculum and Assessment Specialist, ASCL) Suzanne O’Farrell is ASCL’s Curriculum and Assessment Specialist and for the last 18 months she has been ASCL’s Inspections Specialist. Prior to joining ASCL Suzanne spent 7 years as Head Teacher of a large 13-18 IB World School in Staffordshire. Her previous roles include Head of Modern Languages, Head 6th Form, Deputy Head Teacher, Local Leader of Education and Tutor Fellow at Keele University, supporting the delivery of the modern languages PGCE programme. Suzanne has also completed Ofsted training with SERCO.
Colin Watson (Deputy Director for Assessment Policy and Development, The Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education.) Colin Watson leads the division that is responsible for assessment policy in schools in England and develops the national curriculum tests at the end of key stages 1 and 2. Colin has worked in national assessment since 2002 and prior to that was a secondary school mathematics teacher.
Join Us for an Energising Samba Drumming workshop with Beat Goes On! InterContinental London - The O2, Sunday 8 May and Monday 9 May, 7:30 – 8:15
Having delivered very popular percussion workshops at several COBIS events, Beat Goes On director Ollie Tunmer will wake you up and inspire you for the day ahead.
This fun, highly accessible workshop is suitable for everyone, regardless of musical experience and will allow you to bond with your COBIS colleagues in whole new ways.
Everyone is welcome so join us Sunday 8 May and/or Monday 9 May from 7:30 – 8:15 to make some noise!
“A positive and dynamic workshop leader” “Inspirational! His workshops are both energizing and uplifting” “Highly recommended”
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