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Academies
13 Oct 2010
National Conference held in central London

Over 1,700 schools have indicated an interest in acquiring academy status and this conference provided a timely examination of the latest funding, content and logistical details for all those tasked with strategic planning and implementation to get right up to date and prepare with confidence.

Programme
10:10
Mike Baker, Broadcaster and Journalist
Welcome and introduction by Conference Chair

10:25
John Freeman CBE, LGA Policy Consultant
Setting the scene

10:45
Chris Montacute, Strategic Director, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)
The academies programme - an evolving movement

11:05
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Pete Birkett, Principal and Chief Executive, Barnfield College, Chairman, Barnfield Academies
Benefits of working in a federation

12:15
Professor Andrew Miller, Director - Miller-Fiehn Consultants Ltd
Academies to increase flexibility for 14-19 year olds

12:30
David Brown, National Lead for Schools, Commissioning Support Programme
Accessing and commissioning services

12:45
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:00
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Peter Houten, Director, Academies Policy and School Organisation, Department for Education
Keynote address

14:20
John Freeman CBE, LGA Policy Consultant
Understanding the implications for local government finance

14:40
Julian Stanley, Chief Executive, Teacher Support Network
Managing change in schools

15:00
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:40
Seminar 1: Commissioning services
David Brown, National Lead for Schools, Commissioning Support Programme

15:40
Seminar 2: Curriculum design and management
Marius Frank, Chief Executive, Asdan