Spring Event: Flourishing Adults – The Moral Purpose of the Curriculum, Leadership, and Learning
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Venue: The Urswick School, Paragon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR
https://www.theurswickschool.
Join us for a dynamic and insightful event focused on the flourishing of adults within the education sector. This event will explore the moral purpose of curriculum design, leadership, and learning, providing school leaders and educators with the tools and knowledge to lead with purpose and intention.
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In order to be able to attend this meeting you have to be a member of the National Secondary Leaders Network. Membership is £350 per year. For full details of the Networks and benefits please check out this link. https://www.cefel.org.uk/nsln/
Agenda Highlights
AI in Education
Featuring Patricia Shaw (Beyond Reach) and Michael Burdett (University of Nottingham), this session will delve into the role of AI in shaping the future of education and its potential impact on teaching and learning.
Understanding & Dealing with Everyday Racism – The Six Stages Framework
Led by Dr. Shungu Hilda M’gadzah, author of The Six Stages Framework, this session will explore strategies for recognizing and addressing everyday racism within educational environments.
SEND and the Curriculum
Jonny Uttley will discuss how to effectively integrate SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) into the curriculum to ensure inclusivity and support for all students.
Religious Education and the Curriculum
Gillian Georgiou will provide insights on the role of Religious Education in the curriculum and its importance in fostering spiritual growth and moral development in students. We welcome, Senior Leaders, Governors, Pastoral Support, School Caplains, EDIJ Leaders.
AI and Literacy
In collaboration with the National Literacy Trust, this session will examine the intersection of AI and literacy education, offering strategies for leveraging AI to support literacy development.
NSLN Central Event
‘Flourishing Adults- The Moral Purpose of the Curriculum, Leadership and Learning?’
Welcome to CEOs, Headteachers, SLT, Safeguarding Leads, SENDCOs, Pastoral Leads, Parish Partners, Governors
21st January 2025
10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Building our National Secondary Leadership Network to flourish together
Welcome to the second National Society for Education, Church of England & Church in Wales, National Secondary Leaders Network central event for 2024-25, in partnership with AASSH (Anglican Association of Secondary School Headteachers) and Catholic Education Service.
We are delighted to be supported by 9 regional lead school hubs, who work with our national team to co-ordinate the network alongside:
- Andy Wolfe, Executive Director of Education, National Society for Education
- Lorraine Prince, Head of Networks, National Society for Education
- Elisabeth Gilpin, National NSLN Lead, National Society for Education, Anglican Association of Secondary School Headteachers, AASSH
- Steve Sandwell, Catholic Educational Service, CES
Who Is This Event For?
We invite CEOs, Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams (SLT), Curriculum and Learning Leads, RE Leads, Chaplains, Parish Partners, Governors, and all education professionals involved in leadership, curriculum design, and community engagement. You are welcome to bring as many delegates from your school or organisation as possible to this event.
Join us for a day focused on exploring how leadership and curriculum design can empower adults—both teachers and leaders—to flourish and lead with purpose. This collaborative event will offer expert insights on key themes such as AI in education, combating racism, inclusive curriculum design for SEND students, and the role of Religious Education in fostering ethical and moral development.
Why Attend?
This event will provide educators and leaders with valuable strategies and tools to improve their schools and empower their teams. Attendees will gain:
- Opportunities to collaborate on integrating AI into educational practices to enhance learning outcomes.
- Practical tools for addressing and mitigating everyday racism within school environments.
- Insights into designing inclusive curricula that effectively support SEND students.
- A deeper understanding of the role of Religious Education (RE) in shaping students’ moral and ethical perspectives.
Participants will leave with actionable insights and innovative approaches to strengthening leadership, curriculum design, and educational practices—fostering environments where both adults and students can truly flourish.
Programme for the day
Time | Item | Led by |
10.00 – 10.10 am | Opening Welcome and Introductions Overview and Context for the day | Lorraine Prince, Head of Networks Elisabeth Gilpin, NSLN National Consultant |
10.10 – 10.15 am | Prayer by Pupils | Urswick’s Pupil Leadership Team |
10.15 – 10.25 am | Urswick’s Curriculum Journey | Richard Brown B.ED (Hons) Headteacher |
10.25 – 10.40 am | AI in Education The Potentials and Pit Falls | Patricia Shaw (Beyond Reach) and Michael Burdett (University of Nottingham) |
10.50 am – 11.10 am | Q & A | |
Break 11.10 am – 11.30 am | ||
Workshops Rotation 1 11.30 am – 12.10 pm | Workshops Rotation 2 12.15 pm – 12.55 pm | Workshops Rotation 3 1.00 pm – 1.40 pm |
Jonny Uttley: SEND and the curriculum. – Why every child is of equal value. | Gillian Georgiou: RE and the curriculum. | The Literacy Trust: AI and Literacy |
Why every child is of equal value. What does a ‘good’ curriculum look like? Risk and rewards | World Views Ways of Knowing. Multidisciplinary lens. | How do we support and encourage critical and creative interactions with AI? |
Lunch 1.40 pm – 2.30 pm | ||
2.35 pm – 3.15 pm | Understanding & Dealing with Everyday Racism – The Six Stages Framework. Where are you, and what are your barriers? | Dr. Shungu Hilda M’gadzah |
3.15 pm – 3.20 pm | Q & A |
3.20 pm – 3.30 pm | Closing Reflection and Prayer | Lorraine Prince |
3.30 pm | Event Closes |
T: @CofE_EduLead @CofE_Education
W: cefel.org.uk
