Conferences
We are running the conferences below.
13 October 2023, The VbE Annual Conference
The Power of Connection
Leicestershire, 9:45am - 2:30pm
The Power of Connection
Leicestershire, 9:45am - 2:30pm
The annual conference is open to all schools, teachers and governors looking to deepen their understanding of Values-based Education or for an inspirational start to the new school year.
Keynote speakers include:
Dr Neil Hawkes, founder of VbE
Bridget Knight, CEO of VbE and head of Eardisley Primary School
Professor Mick Waters, VbE Patron and Education Policy Advisor
The Agenda:
9.45 Registration and refreshments
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10.00 Welcome to VbE
10.05 Neil Hawkes: The Amazing Power of a Values-based Education – the context for your curriculum
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11:00 Coffee break
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11:20 Show and Tell – examples of great VbE practice
12.00 Group discussions- celebrating VbE achievements in our own schools
12.20 Presentation of Compassion Award
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12.30 – 1:00 Lunch
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1.00 Jane Hawkes: Reflection.
1.10 Mick Waters: Connecting Your Curriculum to Values
2.00 Bridget Knight: Illustrations of a Connected Curriculum
2:15 Shaping the future (Andrew Fuller/Nigel Cohen)
2.25 Closing: Thanks, and Takeaways (Neil Hawkes)
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2:30 Conference Close
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Bookings
Location: Hinkley Parks Primary School, Leicestershire
Price: £60 per person
Bookings: bit.ly/vbe_conference
Archive
19 May 2023, The Values-based Curriculum
This conference has now taken place
To see the photos, click here
See a selection of videos below taken at the conference.
Dr Neil Hawkes, VbE Founder
Bridget Knight, Vbe CEO
Sue Jones, VbE Senior Adviser
David Bartlett, Head of Pear Tree Projects
Tracey Smith, Executive Head Teacher
Delegates
23 June 2023, Values-based MATs
THIS CONFERENCE HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE
Date: 23 June 2023
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Chantry Academy, Luton
Price: £50 per person
The conference is for all values-based or values-inclined schools that are deciding whether to join a Multi-Academy Trust, to create their own or for schools looking for more options.
The keynote speaker is Cori Bateman, chair of the Pioneer Learning Trust, a VbE MAT.
Content includes:
Why join a MAT?
How to decide between joining an existing MAT or creating your own
How to select a MAT that aligns with your school's ethos
What is a Values-based MAT?
Practical considerations:
‘Try Before you Buy’ with a Trust Partnership
Joining a Trust
Creating your own MAT
Q&A Panel
Tickets: To buy tickets, click here
Flyer: To download a flyer, click here