COLLABORATION AT THE HEART OF THE MOVEMENT
The International Festival of Learning is a premium event for education and business leaders and teachers. It offers world-class insight through workshops, resources and networking, and is seen as a movement rather than a one-off event. People come together to champion a common mission - to inspire, support and help leaders and teachers be the best they can be. We hope you'll join the movement!
UNDERPINNED BY THREE BIG QUESTIONS
What does world-class leadership look like?
Celebrating some of the best examples of evidence-led practice in education and business leadership
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What do Expert Teachers Do?
Practical ideas and solutions - spotlighting the things teachers do to create optimal learning opportunities for all learners.
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How are the best cultures developed and sustained?
Getting to the heart of an organisation - a community - a country - sharing proven ways to embed positive culture for long-term success
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WORLD-CLASS INSIGHT AND LEADERSHIP
It's early days, but together with our partners, we're already building a strong lineup of speakers. This is just a small selection, so keep an eye on the SPEAKERS page as we grow our content and list of contributors.
SCHOOLS SHOWCASE
We have already secured examples of good, evidence-led practice from schools such as innovative use of Lego, China exchange partnerships, examples of excellent Governance, and more. But, we're aiming to celebrate good practice from schools and colleges more than ever before at the 2020 International Festival of Learning.
So, if you have something you'd like to share, either as a static exhibition or a workshop or Teachmeet, please complete this online form.
THEMES THAT EMBRACE ALL SUBJECTS
Drawing on partnerships and good practice to stay safe whilst fostering curiosity
SAFEGUARDING & SAFETY
Human society, language and culture in sharp focus against the backdrop of an uncertain future
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & PSHE
Best practice in learning through technology, from adaptive assessment to immersive learning environments
TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING
The latest insight to improve how we support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SEND & LEARNING SUPPORT
How school based and outreach services are helping to improve the landscape of wellbeing
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Insight from around the globe - to support the world's most prizes asset - education
INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT
Relational, strategic and systems leadership explored - with an evidence led approach
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Evidence led strategies for developing behaviours that shape positive cultures for learning
BEHAVIOUR & CULTURE
WHAT ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS?
Themes help to inform strategies, practical applications and deeper thinking, so the emphasis is on CPD that could be applied to any or most subjects. For example - a session on 'Supporting students with Autism' applies to all. On the other hand, there will be plenty of individual subjects featured.
Visual Arts, Film & Media
STEM: Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths
Performance Sport & Physical Education
Performing Arts & Creative Learning
Humanities, Business and Languages
OUR UK & INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The idea for the IFL was introduced by a group of school and college leaders in 2015, which has since grown to become a large collaboration of education and business leaders who help steer the development of the festival. Many are representatives on organisation boards, or who have large networks (such as CEOs, Headteacher networks, Research Bodies, Associations and Charities).
As well as our well-embedded local partner schools, colleges and Trusts, We are proud to partner with companies and charities with national and international reach who recognise the power of mutual partnership.
THE FESTIVAL IN NUMBERS
The flagship event on 3 July 2020 will be one of the largest, most diverse and high-quality networking and collaboration events in the UK education calendar.
100+
Speakers
We attract speakers from a range of backgrounds and profiles - from schools and association leaders to world-renowned keynote speakers - the festival curates some top-class presenters and panels
1000+
Festival-goers
The festival draws people from the locality as well as nationally and internationally - so the blend of experiences and perspectives is unique. We hope you'll join the movement and make the most of what it has to offer
150+
Sessions
There are no boundaries....from the craziest futuristic thinking to the most pragmatic of simple solutions - the festival embraces a wider range of audiences than a traditional conference