Diversity, citizenship and community cohesion
Sir Keith Ajegbo former Head of Deptford Green School, and author of ‘Diversity and Citizenship Curriculum Review’

Geography and global learning
Prof David Lambert Chief Executive of the Geographical Association

Questioning technology - Cathryn Gathercole, Practical Action
The development of design and technology is now an integral part of our global society … how do we see the implications and priorities for learning?

Investigating science – Jo Flynn, Science Learning Centre West Midlands and Graham Jackson, Association Science Education
Scientific thinking is becoming increasingly contested and is at the forefront of many global debates eg energy use and climate change … how do we best reflect this at KS3?

Exploring diversity and identity – Balbir Sohal, Coventry LA
Debates about Community cohesion and the new curriculum offer a new context for this key area of work. What can be learnt from the experiences of different subjects about opportunities and pitfalls?

The challenge of sustainable development – Ben Ballin, Tide~ global learning
… and in particular Climate Change. The gravity and scale of this issue has often prioritised ‘doing’ rather than ‘learning’ responses. How do we see the challenges for learning?

Cities, a focus for understanding citizenship – Rob Bowden, EASI-er
If we wish to explore citizenship issues in a global context, then a focus on Cities offers many attractive possibilities. How do we see the wider potential of this approach?

Tim Boyes Headteacher of Queensbridge Visual and Performing Arts school, Birmingham

This session will support discussion about longer-term aspirations for the kind of curriculum and learning opportunities that we are seeking to enable in our schools. Tim Boyes will share some particular experiences from Queensbridge School as a stimulus to this debate.

Curriculum planning around ‘big ideas’ – Alison Lee, Queensbridge School
Sharing experiences of innovative curriculum planning at Year 7

Making the most of cross-curricular events or projects – Scott Sinclair, Tide~ global learning
Sharing experiences from the creative work of Tide~ teacher and student groups

Learning outside the classroom – Jennifer Salter, Museums, Libraries and Archives West Midlands
Sharing experiences and approaches from the Museums sector

Exploring global themes through fiction and drama – Gillian Twaite, Open Stage [TIE Company] and Rosie Wilson, Golden Hillock School, Birmingham
Sharing teaching and learning experiences at KS3