MY BETT


High profile policy leaders and educators will debate the key issues at two new conferences for this year’s show


BETT has launched two new co-located conferences aimed at education leaders. The first, BETT International, takes place


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on January 11 and 12 and gathers policy- makers and influencers from across the globe. Participants will be engaged in two days of debate around the creation of highly effective education policies and systems. The keynote session explores cost-effective


ICT in education, future learning spaces, and the funding and management of education systems. Following this, a series of case studies and panel discussions will draw attention to how far technology solutions are being effectively used. This assembly of key leaders and influencers from across the world explores pedagogy from overseas as well as nationally. The panelists at BETT International hope to create a community of thought for educators globally through a sharing of best practice. The second conference is entitled UK Education Leaders@BETT. This gathers the UK’s leading educators and policy influencers, offering a timely, valuable


In light of the continuing development of technology and the changing face of education both in the UK and worldwide,


Debating the issues


opportunity to reflect on the many changes ushered in by the change of government. Held on January 13 and 14, the conference consists of Question Time-style debates, engaging high profile individuals to reflect and discuss the future of UK education. Also under consideration are the effects


of the Academies Act and free schools programme. Discussions review the consequences of the cancellation of many Building Schools for the Future projects, the new context for future learning spaces, and the closure of agencies such as Becta and the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency. Christine Blower, general secretary of the


National Union of Teachers will take on Toby Young, associate editor of the Spectator, who is busy creating a free school in west London.


www.etwinning.net The Community for Schools in Europe


With over 100,000 active members in 32 European countries, eTwinning is an eff ective online partner fi nding and collaboration tool for teachers, pupils and schools.


 Bring Europe to your classroom  It’s free, easy and safe to use  Develop 21st century learning skills  Raise standards and motivation in your classroom  Access great professional development and funding opportunities  Work towards a full International School Award


“eTwinning is an easily accessible network that enables teachers and pupils to participate in international projects that reaps both personal and pupil benefi ts”


Steven Hales - Executive Head Teacher, Burnham Market Primary School Other confirmed panellists include


Frank Green, chief executive of the Leigh Academies Trust; Mike Welsh, headteacher and national president of the National Association of Head Teachers; and Stephen Heppell emeritus professor at Anglia Ruskin University. Invitations to attend have been presented


to, among others, headteachers and principals from every sector of education, senior Department for Education officials, leaders of academies and free school trusts, and senior officials of education trade unions.


Further information


A programme of discussions for both conferences can be found online at www.bettinternational.com and www.bettukleaders.com


For further information and support, visit www.britishcouncil.org/etwinning SecEd • 5to7 Educator 23


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