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Book listings
From Monday, September 28
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About the author
Thursday, October 1
years, offering
Ian Whitwham has taught for over 30 years in inner city
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admirers is Michael
of workshops and addresses from employers, FE and secondary Diploma deliverers. The focus is on how
Rosen, performer and former children’s laureate.
to implement successful partnerships, and work together to secure effective Diploma delivery. We have He describes Mr Whitwham’s colu
ISBN 978-1-90539-099-1
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speakers and educationalists from all sectors, including Rolls Royce, the Learning and Skills Network, all 10 comic, poignant and heartfelt”.
of the Sector Skills Councils for Phases 1 and 2, and a group of first year Diploma students.
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Venue: Aston University Conference Centre, Birmingham.
schools commissioner and visiting professor
Contact: For the full programme, visit www.deliveringdiplomas.com
at the Institute of Education in London, says
that Ian’s sense of humour will “illuminate and
refresh anybody who teaches or has taught in a
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School and Public Health Nursing
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Phil Beadle, winner of a Teaching Award for
This event is being hosted by SecEd’s sister magazine the British Journal of School Nursing and aims to
secondary teacher of the year and star of Channel 4’s The Unteachables, says simply: “This anthology is
provide school and public health nurses and partner agencies with an update on some of the challenges and quite easily the best teaching memoir ever published.”
opportunities facing the specialty. It will showcase personal examples and case studies to help improve and
Mr Whitwham taught at inner city comprehensive schools for more than 30 years, and in addition to his
enhance performance and practice. It will look at commissioning services for school-aged services, as well as
work for SecEd, he has been published in The Guardian and The Independent.
health and wellbeing in schools, and changing behaviour in young people.
His dry wit has also earned him multiple appearances on BBC Radio 4 – on John Peel’s Home Truths, and
Venue: The Centennial Centre, Birmingham
as part of the Chalkface Lovesongs series.
He describes his columns as a chance to take a break from the rigours of teaching. “They’re meant to cheer
Contact: 020 7501 6762 and laura.denne@markallengroup.com
you up. To celebrate teachers and pupils, most of whom seem to be honourable, decent, talented, and richly
witty.”
Wednesday, November 4
The book itself is separated into eight chapters, each featuring a collection of columns relevant to a
One-to-One support: Developing the Agenda for Mentoring and Befriending particular area.
National charity the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation is hosting its annual conference for all education For example, chapter one looks at the classroom, chapter four draws inspiration from individual pupils,
professionals wanting to explore the impact of one-to-one support for young people with a specific focus
while chapter seven, entitled Government Wheezes, rather speaks for itself.
on early intervention strategies. The conference will bring together over 250 policy-makers, funders and
If you’ve ever cursed under your breath at a parents’ evening, winced at the latest piece of government
commissioners with mentoring and befriending leaders and practitioners. Eight debate-led seminars will facilitate
guidance, been driven mad by snooping Ofsted inspectors, or felt a lump in your throat as one of your year
13s heads off to university, or when the new year 7s arrive, then this book is for you.
discussion about the strategic contribution of one-to-one activity, while keynote plenary sessions will highlight the
To get a taster of what you can expect from the book, turn to page 20 to read the latest instalment of Ian’s
value of volunteering and explore the potential of social return on investment for one-to-one support.
column.
Venue: Inmarsat Conference Centre, London
Contact: 0161 787 8600 and nationalconference@mandbf.org.uk
Chris Parr
Headteacher's PA of
the Year Awards 2009
An opportunity to recognise and celebrate the people who are at the heart of a successful school
One of the most vital jobs performed in any secondary school
is that of the PA to the headteacher. The PA is invariably the
confidante of the head and a key link with the staffroom, the
governors, parents and pupils. Good PAs are an invaluable
asset and few schools can operate efficiently or effectively
without them.
www.globalgateway.org.uk/isa
In acknowledgement of this essential and important role, SecEd is proud
to organise for the fourth year running, in association with the DCSF
International School Award, which is managed by the British Council, the
SecEd Headteacher's PA of the Year Awards 2009, which will celebrate the
achievements and success of the modern headteacher's PA.
Only personal assistants to the headteacher of a secondary school,
state or independent, may be entered. Nominations will only
be accepted by the head or deputy head. To enter, a
statement of not more than 700 words must
be written, explaining why the nominated PA
deserves the award.
Nominations should be sent to Pete Henshaw by no later than October 1, 5,
2009. For information and guidance for nominators is also available.
Email pete.h@markallengroup.com, write to SecEd, MA Education, St. Jude's
Church, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PB or visit www.sec-ed.co.uk
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