Raising Attainment: Overcoming Underachievement in Schools

Tuesday March 9th 2010
Central London
09:00 – 16:00

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A breakdown of last year’s GCSE results showed that poor, white, teenage boys in England have fallen below others in their exam results. Fewer than one in five who qualified for free school meals achieved five good GCSEs including English and maths.

Figures have also shown that, despite the gap narrowing by 0.9 of a percentage point, girls are still outperforming boys in achieving the GCSE benchmark of 54.5% to 47.3%.*

With great change taking place throughout the education sector, the issue of underachievement in schools remaining high on the political agenda, and an upcoming general election, we would like to invite you to our forthcoming forum ‘Raising Attainment: Overcoming Underachievement in Schools’ taking place on Tuesday March 9th 2010, Central London, 09:00 – 16:00.

Please be aware that there are LIMITED PLACES on this forum and these are available on a first come, first serve basis.

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*figures taken from DCSF: GCSE Attainment by Pupil Characteristics, in England 2008/09 (15th December)

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND PLENARY TOPICS:
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Raising attainment in London’s Schools
- Professor David Woods CBE, Chief Advisor to London Schools, and Principal National Challenge Adviser

In Pursuit of the 14-19 Entitlement: Narrowing Attainment Gaps for Young People Aged 14-19
- Gareth Griffiths, Director, 14-19 Provision and Attainment, Learning and Skills Council

Improving Outcomes for Students in Blackpool
- Sue Harrison, Assistant Director, Learning and Achievement, Children’s Services Directorate, Blackpool City Council

Still Climbing Towards Excellence
- Sir John Rowling, Education Consultant

Aiming High: From Further Education to Higher Education Studies
- Sue Wallis, Director of Curriculum, City of Sunderland College

The Science of Generating Genius
- Dr Tony Sewell, CE, Generating Genius

Lessons from the Front
- Elizabeth Thonemann, Editor, Lessons from the Front

Chair’s Welcome Address
- Roy Blatchford, former HM Inspector of Schools, Director, National Education Trust (NET)

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Please also be aware of other related forums and events:

*ONLY 4 PLACES REMAINING*
Primary Capital Programme: Modernising the Primary School Sector
- Tuesday 19th January 2010, Central London, 09:45 – 16:00 (View agenda: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11Abjv9wfdmfRJq7G)

*ONLY 4 PLACES REMAINING*
The Child Health Strategy: Meeting the Needs of Children, Young People and Their Families
- Wednesday January 20th 2010, Central London, 08:45 – 16:10 (View agenda: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11AblNmH8td69Cmc7)

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