Outstanding Schools: Ofsted, School Improvement, and Character Education Annouced

15th November 2022Events

Welcoming teachers from across the country, the Jubilee Centre is pleased to announce the second in its series of schools focussed one day conferences, to be held on Friday 3rd March 2023. Outstanding Schools: Ofsted, School Improvement, and Character Education will welcome representatives from Ofsted, as well as outstanding head teachers and leading policy makers, focusing on how character education can contribute to all four of the Ofsted inspection criteria; quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. Former Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan, will chair Transformational Character Education: A Panel Discussion bringing together headteachers who lead Ofsted outstanding schools and prioritise character education and Dr. Polly Haste (Joint HMI lead for PSHE, RSHE and Citizenship) and Preet Gill MP (Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston) are also confirmed speakers at this event. Open to all teachers at all levels, lunch will be provided and sessions will run between 10:00 and 15:00. To register please visit the University of Birmingham Online Shop, here.

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Character Strengths for the Working World is an essential event for PSHE Leads, Careers Leads, and Character Education Leads within UK educational institutions. Join us on Thursday, 13th July 2023, from 9am to 5pm at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Birmingham.

This one-day conference, organised byThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, aims to provide insights, knowledge, and networking opportunities for professionals committed to enhancing character development and employability skills in their students.

Our speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on educational policy and best practices for empowering students to excel in the working world through harnessing their character strengths. The event will include keynote speeches, policy and practitioner panels, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with a wide range of professionals and experts in the field.

Our line-up of distinguished speakers includes:

• Rt. Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan (former Secretary of State for Education)

• Bec Tigue (Character Lead at the University of Birmingham School)

• David Harkin (CEO at 8 Billion Ideas)

• Adrian McLean (Character Ambassador and Multi-academy Trust Lead at Severn Academies)

• The Careers and Enterprise Company

Food and refreshments:

Morning coffee and pastries, lunch, afternoon tea, and a drinks reception will be provided as part of registration for you to enjoy.

Free resources:

There will be multiple free resources available for you to take away at this event. We will be launching a new workbook, based on research funded by the Society for Educational Studies, for use by careers guidance professionals and character educators to help students consider who they are, the character traits they aspire towards, and to align their career choices with this. We will also have multiple other free resources that educators can use within their practice based on over a decade of research at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. It is essential to reserve your place in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your institution's approach to character education and student employability. Register now to secure your spot at Character Strengths for the Working World.

15th November 2022Events

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