COBIS Teachers' Conference
King's College, Madrid
29-30 October, 2010
‘Unlocking Potential’
Building on the success of previous conferences, the 2010 COBIS Teachers’ Conference in Madrid will explore the theme of making the most of the potential in all schools – the staff, the pupils, the parents, the teaching and learning environment, and the many opportunities offered by the changing curriculum.
Speakers confirmed include the following:
- Brian Moses, an acclaimed poet, who will explore literacy via poetry
- David Forrester, a serving Headteacher in Bristol, looking at the power of story telling
- Peter Gossage, an experienced inspector and educational consultant, “Getting the Best out of your Teaching Assistant”
- Dr Rosemary Taylor, educational consultant, on “Leadership Matters”
- Claire Thompson, former Headteacher and now an independent consultant, on Performance Management and Self Evaluation
- Jacquie Hall, an experienced Headteacher, on “Deciding the Way Forward….for your children”
- Sharon Curry, an experienced corporate and executive coach, on “Asking the Right Questions"
- Michael Grose, Australia’s Nº 1 parenting educator, on “Working with Parents” and reflecting on customer care
- Jeff Smith, Headteacher at Anson Primary School, London, looking at the power of technology in the learning environment and how it is used to inspire and motivate children
- Speaker to be confirmed - Planning and giving excellent lessons
Plus
- Opportunities to share good practice within Key Stage groups and subject areas (Primary and Secondary)
- Making the most of tutor time and PSHE
And, of course
- Informal conversations and networking with colleagues from a wide range of COBIS schools
- Excellent social opportunities including a Gala Dinner on Friday evening
- A feeling of being with colleagues who share the experience of teaching the English National Curriculum in an international setting
- The opportunity to visit Madrid, a cosmopolitan, lively and exciting city with many cultural, sporting and leisure opportunities
Domestic Arrangements
- We have negotiated special rates at 4 excellent city centre hotels – see details. Accommodation not included in conference fee
- Lunches and Gala Dinner included in the conference fee
- Exhibitors on site offering opportunities to source teaching resources
- Opportunities to extend your visit to spend Sunday 31 October (or more!) in
Price Per Delegate:
COBIS Delegate Fee = 350 euros (includes 2 days of conference sessions, lunches, Gala Dinner, and all conference material). Travel and accommodation costs not included.
Non-COBIS Delegate Fee = 450 euros (includes 2 days of conference sessions, lunches, Gala Dinner, and all conference material). Travel and accommodation costs not included.
To make your reservation for a place at the conference, please complete a booking form and return it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday 1 October at the latest.
