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Our blogs feature a mix of news and updates from COBIS staff, member schools, and Supporting Associates.
If you have something to share and would like to write a blog for us, get in touch with us at engagement@cobis.org.uk.
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![Why Should You Do A Master’s in Education?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617270779/cobis/vw9x9nog7fu8ogm3dtbj/Bethany-LRSq-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617270779/cobis/vw9x9nog7fu8ogm3dtbj/Bethany-LRSq-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
- Professional Development
Dr Bethany Kelly from The University of Buckingham explores the advantages of completing a Master's degree.
![Coaching for Change]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1616763471/cobis/owemukdgehynvgmqlao9/christina-wocintechchat-com-Q80LYxv_Tbs-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
- Annual Conference Speaker
David Porritt, Director of Karen Ardley Associates explores the subject of leadership coaching ahead of his session at the Annual Conference.
![Equitable education: Ensuring an inclusive culture in your school and beyond]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1616585362/cobis/rjylyymppyzbekj0hffa/CCW_6604.jpg","width":2200}])
- Annual Conference Speaker
Adam Boddison, CEO of nasen and Kamal Bodhanker, Head of International Development at nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) introduce their breakout session at the COBIS Annual Conference 2021.
![What is the science of learning?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616584038/cobis/sewcfmnihmpyqwabe4im/ScienceofLearning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616584038/cobis/sewcfmnihmpyqwabe4im/ScienceofLearning.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616584038/cobis/sewcfmnihmpyqwabe4im/ScienceofLearning.png","width":602}])
- Annual Conference Speaker
Professor Stuart Kime from Evidence Based Education explores the science of learning ahead of his session at this year's Annual Conference.
![10 Questions with... David Tongue]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1583926032/cobis/al4gpowgsv42ybmo5agm/DavidTongue.jpg","width":2200}])
- 10 Questions
David Tongue is Principal/CEO at St George's British International School, Rome.
![Next Steps: Exploring Changes, Challenges and Opportunities in Early Childhood Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1616067169/cobis/nvsjxneh6umeyrf5phvb/DSC_4058.jpg","width":2200}])
- Annual Conference Speaker
Annual Conference speaker Phil Armstrong reflects on the impact of the pandemic on EYFS and what opportunities and challenges await.
![International and Intercultural Mindedness in the Face of Rising Nationalism]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615219010/cobis/x2w7hhmmvd1mifugp8wy/CarlLanderBlogImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615219010/cobis/x2w7hhmmvd1mifugp8wy/CarlLanderBlogImage.png","width":472}])
- Annual Conference Speaker
Ahead of his session on International and Intercultural Mindedness in the Face of Rising Nationalism at this year's Annual Conference, Carl Lander explores what this means for international educators.
![Effective teacher collaboration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1613580732/cobis/ndjertiwosb7jpuxlny3/shutterstock_774201610.jpg","width":2200}])
- Teacher Training
The ten-week online Assessment Essentials course will enhance a teacher's understanding of the key principles of assessment.
![iQTS Consultation and ITT in an International Context]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613484295/cobis/fysssit0agqefjubboml/COBISTeacherSupplyReport2020FINAL.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613484295/cobis/fysssit0agqefjubboml/COBISTeacherSupplyReport2020FINAL.jpg","width":512}])
- Teacher Training
We have made a series of recommendations for ways in which the successful international schools sector could contribute to the growth of the global teacher workforce.