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Building Better Schools ConferenceTuesday, November 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM (GMT)Manchester, United Kingdom |
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Event Details
Building Better Schools Conference
9-10 November 2010
The Changing Landscape - Schools, Academies, Free Schools and the Big Society
Note: To book a place, please see delegate rates above
This year’s BCSE Annual Conference, hosted in partnership with Manchester City Council, will be bigger and better than ever before.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
** The final conference programme details of the study tour visits and seminars **
DAY ONE of the conference includes 5 tours of leading schools and inspiring learning environments in the Greater Manchester area and an unmissable evening drinks and networking reception at Manchester Town Hall.
THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE FOR SCHOOLS
Keynote: Sir Bruce Liddington, Director General, EduTrust Academies Charitable Trust (E-ACT) DRINKS AND NETWORKING RECEPTION
The Manchester Story: Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council
Guest speaker: Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United, England and World Cup winning legend DAY TWO is the start of an inspiring day based uniquely within the Manchester Communication Academy.
It includes an unparalleled line-up of top speakers from across the UK
and internationally plus 10 interactive workshops - sharing the latest
thinking and setting the agenda for the year ahead for the sector.
BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS: WHERE NEXT AFTER THE SPENDING REVIEW?
Lynne Heath, Principal, Manchester Communication Academy Sir Richard Leese, Council Leader, Manchester City Council
Lord Knight of Weymouth, former Minister of State for Schools and Learners
ACADEMIES AND NEW MODELS OF SCHOOLING
Dale Bassett, Research Director, Reform
Mike Gibbons, Chief Executive, Richard Rose Federation andfounding Director, Innovation Unit
Indy Johar, DEMOS Associate and Director, 00:/ Architects FREE SCHOOLS: POLICY INTO PRACTICE
Fiona Millar, Journalist and education campaigner
Jon De Maria, Neighbourhood School Campaign, Wandsworth
Lesley Surman, Birkenshaw, Birstall, Gomersal and East Bierley Parents Alliance, Kirklees
Pascale Scheurer, Hackney Free School and Director, Surface to Air Architects LEARNING FROM ACROSS THE UK
Martin Lipson, 21st Century Schools Programme Director, Welsh Local Government Association 
Sam Cassels, School Design Advisor, Architecture and Design Scotland
EDUCATION AND THE BIG SOCIETY
Steve Moore, Board Member, Big Society and Founder, Ideas for a Change - Moore Media
Honor Wilson Fletcher MBE, Director, Aldridge Foundation BOOKING DETAILS
Early bird rate (extended to 29 October 2010)
£200 for schools, local government and voluntary sector (BCSE members)
£250 for private sector (BCSE members)
£450 for private sector (BCSE non-members)
Standard rate
£250 for schools and local government
£300 for private sector (BCSE members)
£500 for private sector (BCSE non-members)
To book places at this unmissable event, simply use the buttons above where you can pay either by credit card or by requesting an invoice. If you have any problems please email brigid@bcse.uk.net or call 0203 005 9640. Note: the tickets must be paid in full and outstanding invoices settled with the BCSE to attend the conference. Bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
SPONSORS
We are delighted to have some outstanding sponsors of our conference. Lead sponsor Platinum sponsor Gold sponsor Drinks reception sponsor Technology sponsor Local sponsors and exhibitors Exhibitors There are still opportunities available to sponsor and exhibit at this conference and gain profile at the UK’s leading education, design and construction event. With over 400 delegates including key decision makers, budget holders and policy makers, the Building Better Schools Conference is a unique way to connect to your key audience. For further details download the sponsorship document or contact Ian Fordham, Deputy Director, BCSE at ian@bcse.uk.net or 07525 458165 
HOSTS & PARTNERS
The Building Better Schools Conference is co-hosted by the British Council for School Environments and Manchester City Council.
We are also working collaboratively with some excellent strategic partners including the Welsh Local Government Association, University of Salford, the Third Teacher and the Aldridge Foundation who are helping to spread the word about the conference through their networks. We have also gone global with some international partners including the American Architectural Foundation and some incredible media partners who are helping us record and amplify the event to a wider audience. If you are interested in being a conference partner, please email ian@bcse.uk.net
Strategic partners
International partners
Media Partners
Note: All bookings are non-refundable. You may substitute delegates only by permission by emailing Brigid Coady at brigid@bcse.uk.net or calling 0203 005 9640.
When & Where
Manchester Communication Academy
2A Silchester Drive
Harpurhey
M40 8NT Manchester
United Kingdom
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM (GMT)
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British Council for School Environments
The British Council for School Environments is the UK's leading charity in education, design and construction. For further details about our work visit www.bcse.uk.net or www.thecentreforschooldesign.org