You are invited to the
Fieldwork Education
Summer Learning Network 2009

July 30th and 31st 2009, Central London

'Everything that matters about learning and nothing that doesn’t'

This unique event, drawing together committed and passionate educators from around the globe, will not only provide you with the overview you need but crucially will also provide you with the chance to revaluate and refocus learning.

Increasingly, schools and school systems are beginning to focus rigorously on learning, and throughout the two days you will be given the opportunity to explore four key questions that guide us to delivering effective learning in each of our schools.

What is learning?
What helps learning happen?
The ‘Learning Dashboard’ – What evidence counts? How do we assess for Learning?
What makes a learning-focused school different?

Internationally recognised speakers on learning

Martin Skelton - Martin is one of the founding directors of Fieldwork Education and is an internationally renowned speaker and facilitator. He has written widely about education, most often about management issues including curriculum development, improvement planning and policy production. For many years he has been immersed in the results about brain research, has written about its implications for teachers and is currently preparing a book about 'brain-friendly' school management.

Pam Harper - Pam has written several books and articles focusing on practical aspects of curriculum development and leadership and management for learning. She led one of the writing teams for the International Primary Curriculum and has provided leadership training and consultancy at summer schools, conferences and international schools throughout the world.

Who is the event for?

Everybody involved in learning at every level: teachers, principals, senior leaders, board members, governors, academics, school advisors, assistant teachers, trainers, educational organisations and NGOs.

What format will the event follow?

The event will be a mix of input from the session leaders, personal reflection, group decision making and forward planning. Like everything Fieldwork does, each session will be based upon best research but will be, as far as is possible, practical, accessible and jargon free.

Other benefits of the event

You’ll receive course notes and a short DVD that summarises each session that you can use in your school to help you promote and develop learning with your colleagues.

Where will the event be?

The Summer Learning Network will be held at the Fieldwork Education offices in central London. Our offices are located on Buckingham Gate, Westminster, next to Buckingham Palace, Green Park and St. James Park. A great place to learn and to visit!

How much will the event cost?

The course fee is £549.

A reduced fee of just £499 is available for people who book:
a. During the Early Bird period (up until end of April)
b. As delegates also attending the IPC Summer School
c. As part of the Learning Network
d. Two or more participants from the same school

The fee includes all tuition, course materials, lunch, coffee and tea on both days. The only other costs you will have to pay is your travel to London and your accommodation.

How do I reserve a place or request more information?

Simply send an email to laura@greatlearning.com with your questions or details of your name and those of other colleagues who will be attending. We’ll reserve your places immediately.

If you are interested in learning, this is a course you can’t miss. Two days of practical, accessible and jargon-free input, reflection and discussion. We look forward to seeing you in London.