Events for PbyP
Cambridge Education Events
Cambridge Education are running one-day workshops for schools that have either just purchased PbyP or who are seriously considering implementation. The workshops provide an understanding of how the scheme works and detailed guidance on how to get started. Click on this link to book a place on an event near you.
Other events featuring PbyP
The PbyP approach to transforming learning has gained considerable support and publicity. Schools involved in the project are frequently asked to present at cluster groups, Local Authority events and national conferences and we are unfortunately unable to keep up to date listings of such events. If, however, you would like to hear a presentation on PbyP from its originator then the following events may have places available, please contact Cambridge Education and we will put you in touch with the event organisers.
June 2010
The new PbyP website has been launched with our existing schools. www.pbyp.co.uk .
February 2010 - June2010
Work begins on the launch of PbyP version 2 to be released in June. No further events are planned until after this date.
January 2010 (Past Events)
20th :Cambridgeshire
Working with a cluster of schools who are using PbyP for teacher action research based projects
19th :Bedfordshire
Working with one school as part of the Bedfordshire PbyP cluster.
16th :BETT Show
The role of PbyP in improving team work.
10th :Learning and Teaching World Forum
Ministerial guests in preparation for the LATWF 2010 event
November 2009 (Past Events)
25th : Peterborough
Presentation to all schools in the Diocese.
26th : Learning and Teaching National Conference Central London
Afternoon attendance to provide a workshop on developing learner confidence and competence. Please note that the session time has had to be changed.
4th : Launch of Microsoft Innovative Schools, Salvador, Brazil
One day workshop structuring the envisioning process preceded by a series of online Virtual University sessions conducted through Microsoft Live Meeting.
October 2009 (Past Events)
13-16th : Adams 50 Denver Colorado
The second staff training event in this district wide PbyP implementation
September 2009 (Past Events)
15th : Birmingham
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills conference seminar organised by Optimus Education.
June 2009 (Past Events)
24th to 27th: Seattle
Presentations and discussions around change management and the tools required to make transformation a reality.
11th: Telling ePortfolio Stories Conference
Presentation to delegates at the ePortfolio conference in Wolverhampton
3rd: Hemel Hempsted.
Presentation and launch of PbyP at the primary level
Basildon.
Multiple school launches across the local authority over a number of days.
May 2009 (Past Events)
4th & 5th: Launch of PbyP in Adams 50 district, Denver.
Enabling all elementary and middle school teachers to begin using PbyP with nearly 7000 children across the district.
7th:Presentation to schools and foundations, Boston.
Presenting the PbyP approach to a range of organisations and schools.
20th: Presentation at the E-publishing annual forum London.
A presentation of possible resource structures which could exist around PbyP.
April 2009 (Past Events)
21st: Launch of the Cambridgeshire Transformation project.
A groundbreaking new project to use PbyP as pat of a transformation package with a number of Cambridgeshire schools.
March 2009 (Past Events)
26th: Building Schools for the Future one day workshop in Thailand
A workshop for the 52 schools currently earmarked for Thailand’s phase 1 BSF scheme. Establishing a vision and change management structure with 21st century competencies at te heart of the process.
24th: Keynote presentation at the UNESCO World Teacher’s Forum in Bangkok.
PbyP was presented as part of the changing lndscape of education internationally.
19th: PbyP implementation and training event in London
Training and awareness raising delegate course for schools taking place in Islington in London.
18th: Presentation at the Guardian Education PfS conference
Presenting how the P-route and T-route has influenced the design of some of the schools for which CE provided educational support to the construction company Bouygues UK and which won recent national awards.
13th: Initial meeting of Scottish schools in Glasgow with Learning Unlimited
A meeting with a dozen schools from different areas of Scotland to explore the possibility of a launch of PbyP in Scottish Schools using the specially poduced Curriculum for Excellence skills ladder set, poster and resources pack.
3rd: Presentation at the Naace Annual Conference in Blackpool.
Presentation of PbyP to attendees at the Naace national conference which this year is in Blackpool.
February 2009 (Past Events)
27th: Presentation at the National Association of Secondary School Principles in San Diego.
As part of the NASSP’s impressive change management structure entitled ‘Breaking Ranks’ there are a series of presentations by national and international speakers showing how these principles are and could be applied.
12th: Befordshire Cluster Training event part 2.
As part of an eight school cluster implementation of PbyP in Bedforshire schools.
January 2009 (Past Events)
12th - 16th: Series of events throughout the week of the BETT show and Learning & Technology World Forum.
As well as fomal presentations, Cambridge Education representatives are available throughout the week for LA, cluster and single school discussions. Please contact the Cambridge Office if you have a specific request.
December 2008 (Past Events)
11th: Workshop for the largest 50 schools in Thailand.
This workshopwas postponed due to the political unrest in Thailand and will now take place in March.
9th: Keynote presention and chaired theme at the teacher’s world forum.
This event is organised through the British Council and the world forum.
November 2008 (Past Events)
27th Workshop for Bedfordshire Heads
A one day workshop for schools within a learning cluster in Bedfordshire including lower, middle and upper schools.
18th PbyP training event in Bristol
For all schools wishing to get started with PbyP this is a practical, one day workshop.
7th Presentation for Bedfordshire Local Authority Schools
Annual Local Authority event for schools in Bedfordshire
6th PbyP training event in London
For all schools wishing to get started with PbyP this is a practical, one day workshop.
3rd Conference in Basildon
PbyP training sessions will be offered as part of a range of approaches to school improvement.
October 2008 (Past Events)
7th PbyP training event in Sheffield
For all schools wishing to get started with PbyP this is a practical, one day workshop.
30th September 2008,
Cambridge University, West Street, Cambridge
PbyP one year on: Sharing practice conference for PbyP schools.
This event has been moved to September to allow us to include case studies with the new Personal Learning and Thinking Skills. We will bring together schools from across the UK that have been involved with PbyP so they can share ideas and solutions. Schools will be invited to give presentations, host discussions or write case studies for wider circulation. Schools that have not yet become involved in PbyP can also come and find out first hand, how to launch a PbyP project in their school or institution. Download the flyer here.
July 2008 (Past Events)
In-school consultancies
Due to the considerable success of the PLTS launch, we were asked to conduct three in-school consultancies in May, 12 in June and have so far received six requests for July. These range from Kent and the Isle of Wight to Scotland . If you would like to arrange in-school consultancy at your school please email us at . Alternately if you would like to attend an existing session in another school, please contact us and we will approach schools on your behalf. Please remember that the launch offer for the PLTS expires on July 31st. Read more about this launch.
17th Hounslow Advisors Conference
Key note and workshop for Hounslow ICT advisors
June 2008 (Past Events)
In-school consultancies in 12 UK secondary schools
Due to the considerable success of the PLTS launch in May, we have numerous in-school consultancies occurring in June. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact us and we will approach schools on your behalf. Please remember that the launch offer for the PLTS expires on July 31st. Read more about this launch.
International links
Kazakhstan and Morocco join the countries introduced toPbyP as a possible model of future personalised learning.
May 2008 (Past Events)
21st Launch of the New Personal Learning and Thinking Skills ladders and Resource Pack
We will be sending free materials to all secondary schools in England as part of the launch of our Personal Learning and Thinking Skills ladders. Read more about this launch.
20th PbyP training event in Manchester
This was for all schools considering PbyP for the first time or for those who have committed but require help with implementation of their first project. This group will be the first to receive the new PLT materials.
7th The impact of new pedagogy on school design.
A Cambridge Education event to bring together keythinkers in the field. This is by invitation only to maintain small numbers for quality of interaction. Please contact us if you feel your organisation has not been represented and should have been.
1st Cambridgeshire
Presentation to headteachers of Cambridgeshire schools and the Local Authority.
April 2008 (Past Events)
29th Values for 21st Century Conference
We will be available to demonstrate PbyP and answer questions.
26th Hounslow Local Authority
Keynote presentation to school representatives and governors of the schools in the authority.
3rd to 20th Four INSED days for school clusters
Schools are increasingly making use of our offer to present locally to clusters. We charge them our daily rate and then they are free to invite other schools from the area at no extra cost to help them reduce the price. There may be one in your area we can put you in touch with or alternatively you can bring together your own cluster. Such clusters are also proving effective in providing support and networking in that they share interesting practice locally after the event.
March 2008 (Past Events)
19th Sofia, Bulgaria
A follow up from last year’s successful event in Bulgaria. Presenting on behalf of the British Council.
17th Islington
Presentation to Islington headteachers.
1st Presentation at the Annual National Education Show in Birmingham
An open seminar at the Education show. As the theme this year is literacy we will be presenting PbyP with specific examples drawn from literacy work completed by learners as evidence of progression. We will also be considering the role of peer review sites in general.
February 2008 (Past Events)
11th Presentation to Camden Headteachers
8thManchester PrimaryTraining
An attempt to integrate PbyP and existing practice in assessment for learning. Contact us for more information.
January 2008 (Past Events)
15th Yeovil Cluster Training
In a number of authorities, schools have clustered together to provide mutual support and share expertise. The Yeovil cluster will be launching on 15th. As with previous events, clusters are usually very happy to invite other schools to such events so please contact us if you like to take part and we will check for availability
9th -12th BETT 2008 www.bettshow.com/
The BETT Show: The Annual show of all things technology and education. Free admission, demonstrations and seminars: Olympia London.
10th Learner Voice in association with Heppell.net ...more...
Dan Buckley will be working with learners on this stand from 10 till 1.30. Steven Heppell is one of the UK’s main advocates for Learners and this stand at BETT is always a place where you can find out new ideas and try to catch up with what children are doing.
11th Steljes Presentation
We will be presenting our joint work with Steljes in the field of handheld learning. This will take place at 11.30 at the Steljes stand
11th BETT Seminar in Seminar room B
We will be presenting in Seminar Room B at 2.15 on Friday 11th January. We will be available for questions after the event and will have information fliers available together with reading material from our partners Futurelab.
Last year we were invited by the then DfES standards unit to present our ideas for PbyP. You can see the presentation on their website. The response was excellent both in terms of support and enthusiasm. We are working hard to launch some new functionality this year too.
12th Team Presentation
As a BETT award finalist we have been provided with opportunities to present PbyP at their stand and at other locations throughout the show. Please look out for information on this in the BETT literature.
December 2007 (Past Events)
11th: Melbourne Annual PPP Event
We will be presenting the impact of P-route pedagogy on the design of learning spaces at the PPP annual event.
6th-7th December 2007: Masterclasses, Adelaide
Presentations to educationalists and headteachers in a series of workshops.
November 2007 (Past Events)
23rd:Kent ICTLead Practitioner Event
A key note presentation on the role of PbyP in transforming practice
20th: Personalisation by Pieces 1 Day Workshop in Bristol
This workshop will be held in Bristol and will provide detailed guidance on the implementation of PbyP and student empowerment.
15th:Personalisation By Pieces 1 Day workshop London
This workshop will be held in London and will provide detailed guidance on the implementation of PbyP and student empowerment.
9th: Key Note presentation at West Exe College
Dan Buckley will kick of this one day conference with an overview of the development of the P-route, T-route personalisation spectrum.
5th: Personalisation By Pieces 1 Day workshop Yeovil
This workshop will be held in Yeovil in Somerset and will provide detailed guidance on the implementation of PbyP and student empowerment.
October 2007 (Past Events)
12th - Handheld learning conference
We thought you would be interested to hear we shall be present at this year’s Handheld Learning exhibition, on 10-12th October, at the highly prestigious Westminster Hall, London. Please visit us at stand E5 in the library. Handheld Learning promotes the use of mobile and ubiquitous technologies to enable transformational improvements in teaching and learning and this year Dan Buckley will be speaking in the Great Hall at 2pm on 12th October about the development of Personalisation by Pieces. Please find below the link to the Handheld Learning 2007 website which contains all you need to know about this year’s exhibition; http://www.handheldlearning2007.com/pages/home.php
For those of you wishing to attend alongside 1000 other Primary and Secondary school leaders, policy and decision makers, as well as a variety of other industry leaders, we have a special discount code which will give you £50.00 off the delegate package. This code allows delegate registration at £250.75 instead of £295
The code you will need to enter when registering is hl07cambedu.
There are now have less than 100 places available, so please register as soon as possible to guarantee a place. Registration closes on 5th October. Please note that there will be no registration booking facilities at the venue therefore registrations must be completed online at http://www.handheldlearning2007.com/pages/registration.php
September 2007 (Past Events)
28th - The TES Education Show
There will be two Personalisation by Pieces seminars taking place as part of the TES Education 2007 show taking place in London 28-29th September 2007. The seminars are very reasonably priced at £12 per place (£10 in advance) with a good range of speakers and topics. www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk/exhibitions/tes_teaching_exhibition/tes_education/2007/