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Local Government IntelligenceAcademies
13 Oct 2010
National Conference held in central London
Over 1,700 schools have indicated an interest in acquiring academy status and this conference provided a timely examination of the latest funding, content and logistical details for all those tasked with strategic planning and implementation to get right up to date and prepare with confidence.
Programme
10:10
Mike Baker, Broadcaster and Journalist
Welcome and introduction by Conference Chair
Biography: Mike Baker
What's on now:
10:25
Biography: John Freeman CBE
10:45
Chris Montacute, Strategic Director, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)
The academies programme - an evolving movement
Biography: Chris Montacute
11:05
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Pete Birkett, Principal and Chief Executive, Barnfield College, Chairman, Barnfield Academies
Benefits of working in a federation
Biography: Peter Birkett
12:15
Professor Andrew Miller, Director - Miller-Fiehn Consultants Ltd
Academies to increase flexibility for 14-19 year olds
Biography: Professor Emeritus Andrew Miller
12:30
David Brown, National Lead for Schools, Commissioning Support Programme
Accessing and commissioning services
Biography: David Brown
12:45
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:00
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Peter Houten, Director, Academies Policy and School Organisation, Department for Education
Keynote address
Biography: Peter Houten
14:20
John Freeman CBE, LGA Policy Consultant
Understanding the implications for local government finance
Biography: John Freeman CBE
14:40
Julian Stanley, Chief Executive, Teacher Support Network
Managing change in schools
Biography: Julian Stanley
15:00
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:40
Seminar 1: Commissioning services
David Brown, National Lead for Schools, Commissioning Support Programme
Biography: David Brown
15:40
Seminar 2: Curriculum design and management
Marius Frank, Chief Executive, Asdan
Biography: Marius Frank
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