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VbE Annual Conference 2025

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VbE Annual Conference 2025
The Better Way to Succeed

This year's VbE conference focuses on practical ways for schools to succeed in their objectives of meeting OFSTED requirements and supporting students’ mental wellbeing.

Experts in the world of VbE share ideas and inspiration that address some of the most challenging issues for schools

Guest Speakers include Dr. Neil Hawkes, VbE's founder; Bridget Knight, VbE's CEO; Mick Waters, VbE Patron; Emma Rossiter, Head of SEND Consultancy; Cori Batement, CEO of the VbE MAT Pioneer Learning Project; Gavin McCormack, co-founder of Upschool.co for entrepreneurial skills; Sue Jones, Head VbE Adviser; Karen Cruise, founder of Flourished Minds; and Anat Bardi, researcher and professor in psychology at Wellbeing at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Conference Agenda

NOTE: The Agenda below is subject to change

08:45 Registration and coffee

09:15 Welcome to our Values-filled Day together, by Neil Hawkes and Cori Bateman

09:35 A Wellbeing Moment for You, led by Jane Hawkes

09:40 Transformational VbE, by Neil Hawkes

10:25 The Neuroscience of Learning: How the Brain Likes to Learn, by Gavin McCormack

11:00 Coffee break

11:20 Values-based Education Accreditation for the Early Years Foundation Stage, by Chris Malone

11:35 Relational Inclusion, by Emma Rossiter

11:45 A Beautiful Tapestry and a Joy to Behold: What Makes a Great School? by Mick Waters

12:15 Innovations from our Global Partners, by Sue Jones

12:25 Compassion Award, presented by Mick Waters

12:30 Lunch break

13:20 Values for Wellbeing: A 3-Minute Reflection to Use in Your School, by Jane Hawkes

13:25 Flourished Minds, A Values-based Coaching Approach, by Karen Cruise

13:45 The Hidden Curriculum: How Teachers Shape Student Values Every Day, by Anat Bardi

14:30 Looking Through the Eyes of Pupils by Mick Waters

15:15 Closing remarks by Neil Hawkes

15:30 pm Conference Close

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