Westminster Education Forum

• What can mainstream and specialist schools learn from one another?
• Are parents and learners being supported effectively by current methods?
• Are current methods of training for teaching and non-teaching staff appropriate?
• What are the roles of the private and voluntary sectors in SEN provision?
• Are government targets for raising workforce skills on track to be met?

Primarily in the form of transcripts, this publication covers the entire spoken content of the event, plus additional articles from delegates, event information and a full delegate list.

It includes a keynote addresses from John Bercow MP, leader of the major cross-party, independent review into services for children with special needs, and Lorraine Petersen, Chief Executive Officer, nasen. There are additional addresses from senior representatives from schools, local authorities, their advisors, interest groups, industry and trade associations

The full list of contributors is: Deborah Absalom, Director of Children’s & Young People’s Services, London Borough of Bexley; Ray Barker, Director, British Educational Suppliers Association; John Bercow MP, Chair, All-Party Speech and Language Difficulties Group; Birmingham City Council; Bob Black, Education Officer, Down’s Syndrome Association; Douglas Carswell MP, Member, Children, Schools and Families Select Committee; Linda Davis, Headteacher, Highfields Community Primary School, Cheshire; Viv East, Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Wolverhampton City Council; Kate Evans, Co-ordinator, National Parent Partnership Network (NPPN), Council for Disabled Children; Terry Freedman, Editor, Computers in Classrooms; Paul Holmes MP, Member, Children, Schools and Families Select Committee; Geraldine Herage, Head of Services, Children with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Pauline Holbrook, National Inclusion Co-ordinator, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust; Pia Kerridge, Headteacher, The Parks, Oakham, Rutland; Darren Northcott, National Official for Education, National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT); Lorraine Petersen, Chief Executive Officer, nasen; Anna Reeves, Manager, The ACE Centre North; Graham Ridley, Headteacher, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham; Alexander Roarke, Trustee, Education Otherwise; Gundi Shaw, Autistic Spectrum Disorder Centre Manager, Woodford Valley Primary School, Wiltshire; Phil Snell, Programme Lead SEN and Disability, Teachers Directorate, Training and Development Agency for Schools; and Heather Stack, Director & SEN Consultant, Learning Services (SEN).

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• Do the reforms address existing problems adequately? What challenges do they raise?
• Will the proposed changes improve teaching and learner engagement?
• How can creativity and diversity be encouraged, while ensuring continuity across schools?
• How can links beyond the school gate be made and effectively utilised?
• How are the social aims of the new curriculum to be achieved and measured?

This event saw a lively and thoughtful exchange of perspectives and concerns, in particular with regard to the position of education professionals other than teachers, and possible qualifications for them.

Primarily in the form of transcripts, this publication covers the entire spoken content of the event, plus additional articles from delegates, event information and a full delegate list. It features keynote addresses from Martin Johnson, Acting Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, and Gareth Mills, Head of Curriculum Development and Implementation at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

The full list of contributors is: Professor Derek Bell, Chief Executive, Association for Science Education; Natalie Campbell, Vice-Chair Campaigns and Communication, British Youth Council; David Chaytor MP, Member, Children, Schools and Families Select Committee; Dr Justine Frain, Vice President, Global Community Partnerships, GlaxoSmithKline; Liz Francis, Director, Teachers Programme, Training and Development Agency for Schools; Terry Freedman, Editor, Computers in Classrooms; Peter Hall, General Council Member, Association of Teachers of Mathematic; Jane Joyner, Head, Curriculum and Dissemination Division, Ofsted; Martin Johnson, Acting Deputy General Secretary, Association of Teachers and Lecturers; Julian Marshall, Director of Education, BDP Learning; Katherine Mathieson, Head of Future Innovators, NESTA; Gareth Mills, Head of Curriculum Development and Implementation, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Tim Oates, Group Director, Assessment Research & Development, Cambridge Assessment; Baroness Perry of Southwark, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary University Group; Colin Seal, Leader, National Curriculum Policy and Subject Specialism Team, Curriculum Unit, Department for Children, Schools and Families; Dr Martin Stephen, High Master, St Paul’s School, London; and Andy Stewart, Head of Outdoor Learning Service, Birmingham City Council.

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• How can successful methods inside and outside the UK be integrated into the UK approach?
• Do conventional academic tests provide an accurate picture of a learner’s ability? What is the position of ‘soft skills’ and vocational qualifications?
• What are the psychological considerations with assessment?
• Is uniformity of timing in the best interest of learners?
• Can we expect our assessment system to be an adequate judge of learner, teacher and institution?

 The event saw a lively and thoughtful exchange of perspectives, in particular with regard to the position of employers and higher education institutions vis-à-vis assessment, and the roll-out of next-generation qualifications.

Primarily in the form of transcripts, this publication covers the entire spoken content of the event, plus additional articles from delegates, event information and a full delegate list. It features keynote addresses from Paul Newton, Head of Assessment Research, Regulation and Standards Division, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and Professor Dylan Wiliam, Deputy Director and Professor of Educational Assessment, Institute of Education, University of London.

The full list of contributors is: Kathy Baker, Senior Policy Adviser for Teaching and Learning, General Teaching Council for England; Jon Berry, Editor, www.rethinkinged.org.uk; Andrew Bird, Deputy Director General, AQA; Judith Compton, Head of Standards and Qualifications, Sector Skills Development Agency; Lord Dearing; Sue Ferris, Assistant Headteacher, Falmouth School, Cornwall; Mike Gibbons, Chief Executive, The Innovation Unit; Angela Hands, Director, National Audit Office; William Hogg, Year 13 Student, Wilson’s School, Sutton; Jill Johnson, Director of Policy and Communications, UCAS; Eric Joyce MP, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Education; Stephen Jury, Vice Chairman, Education Strategy, Promethean; Warwick Mansell, Curriculum and Exams Correspondent, Times Educational Supplement; Bailey Mitchell, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, Georgia, USA; Paul Newton, Head of Assessment Research, Regulation and Standards Division, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Alison Ryan, Policy Adviser, Association of Teachers and Lecturers; Dr Marian Sainsbury, Head of Literacy Assessment Research, National Foundation for Educational Research; Dr Vikki Smith, Head of Assessment and Standards, Assessment and Quality Directorate, City & Guilds; Martin Ward, Deputy General-Secretary, Association of School and College Leaders; Professor Dylan William, Deputy Director and Professor of Educational Assessment, Institute of Education, University of London; and Colin Willman, Chairman of Education & Skills Policy, Federation of Small Businesses.

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• Where implemented, what are the initial effects of the Code?
• What issues does the Code raise for academy, faith and other maintained schools?
• Are there adequate support structures for parents?
• What roles will local authorities, head teachers and parents play in the admissions process?
• Is there sufficient accountability in the system?

The event saw a lively and thoughtful exchange of perspectives and concerns, in particular with regard to the text of the Code itself, and its accessibility to users.

Primarily in the form of transcripts, this publication covers the entire spoken content of the event, plus additional articles from delegates, event information and a full delegate list. It features keynote addresses from Julian Butcher, Deputy Director of the Fair Access Division, DCSF, and Chris Waterman, Director of the Institute for Research in Integrated Strategies.

The full list of contributors is: Joan Binder, Vice Chairman, Foundation & Aided Schools National Association, Julian Butcher, Deputy Director, Fair Access Division, Department for Children, Schools and Families, David Butler, Chief Executive, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Association; Graham Carter, Business Systems Manager, Pan-London School Admissions; Rashmi Deb, Choice Adviser, Tower Hamlets London Borough Council; Helen Foster, Deputy Project Manager, Choice Advisers Support & Quality Assurance Network; Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent, The Times; Andrew Haldenby, Director, Reform; Paul Holmes MP, Liberal Democrat Housing Minister; Canon Richard Lindley, Schools Adjudicator, Office of the Schools Adjudicator; Gil Sweetenham, Assistant Director, School Support and Central Area, Brighton and Hove Children and Young People's Trust; Michael Thompson, Head Master, St Ambrose College, Cheshire; Sarah Tough, Researcher, Public Services Team, Institute for Public Policy Research; Steve Wainwright, Education Transport Coordinator, Metro (West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive); Chris Waterman, Director, Institute for Research in Integrated Strategies; and Dr Alan Whitehead MP.

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With 90% of schools now in the National Healthy Schools programme, why have only 41% achieved Healthy School status? This timely seminar offered a chance for schools, local authorities, health professionals, parents and the private sector to share views on future directions for policy and debate Government plans for development of the Healthy Schools programme, in the wake of the UK Youth Games, in the run up to the 2012 Games, and with plans for active school travel becoming compulsory in the New Year. Sessions focused on:

• How to reach healthy school status and future aims for the programme;
• How to integrate the programme with ECM and SEAL; and
• Ways to motivate and engage learners and ensure emotional wellbeing.
  

The full list of contributors is: John Bangs, Assistant Secretary for Education and Equal Opportunities, National Union of Teachers; Colleen Bevan, Head of Sport, Bristol City Council; Mark Bromfield, Director of Specialism, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, Cumbria; Alan Clarke, Head, National PE and Sports Strategy, Department for Children, Schools and Families; Fergus Crow, Assistant Director - Well-Being, National Children's Bureau; Mary Crowley, Chief Executive, Parenting UK; Sue Dewhirst, Institute of Human Nutrition, University of Southampton; Robert Evans, Year 11 Sports Pupil, Wodensborough Community Technology College, West Midlands; Arnold Fewell, Managing Director, AVF Marketing; David Green, Headteacher, Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College, Birmingham; Dr Jo Harris, Board Member, Association for Physical Education; Sam Mellor, Head of Healthy Schools Delivery Unit, Department of Health; Stuart Middleton, Policy Co-ordination Lead, Education & Learning Group, PA Consulting Group; Dr Doug Naysmith MP, Member, Health Select Committee; Lord Newby, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesman; Matthew Patten, Director of Communications, Clubs for Young People; Phil Revell, Chief Executive Officer, National Governors’ Association; and Jancis Walker, Strategic Development Officer Every Child Matters, Youth Sports Trust.

Primarily in the form of transcripts, this publication covers the entire spoken content of the Westminster Education Forum event, ‘Building Schools for the Future’, plus additional articles from delegates, event information and a full delegate list. Discussing the above issues, speakers and delegates included senior figures from government, businesses, schools and local authorities. Themes on the day included:

• Is the BSF project on track?
• What are the barriers to progress and how are they overcome?
• What can be learned from current successes, and how can best practice be shared?
• When will schools in later waves of the BSF program feel its benefits?
• How should teaching change to maximise the learning potential of the new facilities?
• Are private contractors able to meet government and community expectations?
• How do we integrate BSF with other current initiatives (e.g. personalised learning and extended schools)?
• How do we make buildings environmentally, economically and socially sustainable?

The full list of contributors is: Tim Boswell MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Chairman; Sally Brooks, School; Capital: Policy and Delivery, Department for Education and Skills; Martin Lipson, Schools Programme Director, 4ps; Simon Foxell, Principal, The Architects Practice Educational Communications and Technology; Matthew Hutchinson, School Council member, Queen Elizabeth’s Mercian School, Tamworth; Jessica Lobo, School Council member, Queen Elizabeth’s Mercian School, Tamworth; Peter Wells, Headteacher, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Swindon; Melanie Dudley, Director of Strategy and Resources, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Greg Mulholland MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Schools; Chris Whitehead, Managing Director: New Business, Balfour Beatty Capital; Nick Page, Service Director for Transformation, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Mike Durejko, PFI Director, Aon; Casimir Iwaszkiewicz, Principal Consultant, beyond green of Education, Bath Spa University; Andrew Puttock, Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dorset; Hannah Jones, Special Project Director, National College for School Leadership; Michael Buchanan, Education Strategy Director, Place Group; Steve Beswick, Director of Education, Microsoft; Philip Dundas, Business Development Director, Futurelab; John Matthews, Headteacher, Brislington Enterprise College; and Margaret Fleming, M F Associates.

Official statistics show declining rates in the ‘Three Rs’, and widely varying achievement between demographic groups. This seminar drew together education stakeholders and policy makers from Parliament, DfES and Ofsted to constructive and practicable ways forward. Themes examined included:

• Targets in the 5-Year Strategic Plan and 2006/07 Annual Plan;
• Factors affecting the standards being reached on literacy and numeracy in the UK with reference to regional and international comparisons;
• The position of learners for whom English is a second language;
• Latest thinking on how schools can engage the interest and develop the ability of learners who are not currently reaching their full potential; and
• The future for legislation and resource allocation to effectively support learners in achieving required levels of literacy and numeracy.

The full list of contributors is: John Bangs, Assistant Secretary, Education and Equal Opportunities, National Union of Teachers; James Bell, Director of Professional Services, Renaissance Learning; Richard Bilous, Acting Head Teacher, Woodlands Junior School, Kent; Steve Cooke, Chair, National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum;  Dr Julia Davidson, Researcher, the Scottish Council for Research in Education Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow; Jonathan Douglas, Director, National Literacy Trust; Janet Frodsham, Chartered Educational Psychologist; Kathy Heaps, Head Teacher, John Kelly Girls’ Technology College; Andrew McCully, Director, School Standards, Department for Education and Skills; Dr Nick Palmer MP; Sir Cyril Taylor, Chairman, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust; Professor Keith Topping, Professor of Educational and Social Research, School of Education, University of Dundee; Liz Twist, Principal Research Officer/National Research Coordinator, Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, National Foundation for Educational Research; Linda Sturman, National Research Coordinator, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Survey 2007, National Foundation for Educational Research; Hilary Wilce, Columnist, The Independent; David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills; and Mark Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Wales. Ian Duckett, Development Advisor, Vocational Learning Support Programme, Learning and Skills Network; Catherine Greenwood, Education and Youth Director, Unicorn Theatre; and Mary Wallis-Jones, National Executive Member, CASE.

Contributors

The full list of contributors is: Dr Louise Bamfield, Senior Research Fellow, Fabian Society; Kevin Brailey, Principal, New Directions, London Borough of Newham; Rob Cooper, Head of Strategy, Harcourt Education; Chrissie Farley, Principal/Chief Executive, Hackney Community College; Peter Hawthorne, Head of 14-19 Development, Wolverhampton City Council; John Hayes MP, Shadow Minister for Vocational Education; Dominic Herrington, Head of 14-19 Policy and Local Delivery Unit, Department for Education and Skills; Helen Hill, Policy Officer, Secondary Education, National Union of Teachers; Clive Lissaman, London Education Business Manager, Skillset; Jim Knight MP, Minister of State for Schools and 14-19 Learners, Department for Education and Skills; Greg Mulholland MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Schools; Sandra Stalker, Strategic Manager 14-19 Curriculum, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Corri van de Stege, Head of Skills for Young People, Sector Skills Development Agency; Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive, Quality Improvement Agency; Clarissa Williams, Council Member and Vice President elect (May 2007) NAHT, and Head Teacher, Tolworth Girls’ School; and Tom Wylie, Chief Executive, The National Youth Agency. The publication also includes comments from Dr Bertie Everard, YMCA; Steven Fawkes, Association for Language Learning; Terri Kinnison, Becta 14-19 Policy Advisor; Angus Willson, Project Leader, Living Geography, Geographical Association and Academy for Sustainable Communities.       

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Head Teachers of the Future examines issues around the development of the traditional head teacher position towards a more strategic, managerial role. Areas discussed include identifying the future leadership skills required by head teachers, the practical implications of sharing information and resources between schools, and options for support networks in this new school setting.

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Contributors

The full list of contributors is: Nigel Blackburn, Head Teacher, The Hayesbrook School; Tim Boswell MP; David Carter, Principal, John Cabot City Technology College; Professor Peter Earley, Head of Education Leadership and Management Programmes, London Centre for Leadership in Learning, Institute of Education; Alan Flintham, Education Consultant and former Nottinghamshire Head Teacher; Mike Gibbons, Director, Innovation Unit, Department for Education and Skills; Toby Greany, Operational Director, Policy & Research Programmes, National College for School Leadership; Frank Green, Principal and Chief Executive, Leigh City Technology College; Jayne Joyner, Divisional Manager, Curriculum and Dissemination Division, Ofsted; Nick Lambert, Assistant Director, HTI Leadership Centre; Peter Maher, Strategic Education Consultant, Capita Education Services; Michael Marchant, Education Practice Manager, The Mercers’ Company; Patrick Nash, Chief Executive, Teacher Support Network; David Richards, Partner, Whitehead Mann; Dr Patrick Roach, Assistant General Secretary, NASUWT; Ray Tarleton, Principal, South Dartmoor Community College; and Baroness Walmsley, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education and Children. The publication also includes comments from Hannah Essex, Policy and External Relations Manager, Teacher Support Network; Malachi McIntosh, Leadership Development and Ambassadors Officer, Teach First; and Jon Sheridan, Arete.     

Healthy Eating in Schools: Preparing for Implementation focused on emerging implementation issues with the Government’s new food-based standards for school meals, and examined best practice examples and solutions from UK schools. Issues discussed include the practicalities and challenges of making the key changes to the existing standards, healthy eating beyond lunchtime, the long-term benefits of improving school meal provision; and the role of school food policy in driving change.

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Contributors

The full list of contributors is Ursula Arens, Dietitian, The British Dietetic Association; Rt Hon Kevin Barron MP, Chairman of the Health Select Committee; Jennie Bristow, Former Commissioning Editor, Spiked; David Butler, Chief Executive, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations; Irene Carroll, Chair, Local Authority Caterers’ Association; Mary Creagh MP; Mark Derrington, Head Teacher, Grasmere Primary School; Chris Ford, Assistant Contract Manager, Hull City Council; Judy Hargadon, Chief Executive, School Food Trust; Lord Haskins; Jack Lynch, Senior Student, Rutlish High School; Stuart Miller, Pupil Wellbeing, Health & Safety Unit, Department for Education and Skills; Declan O’Neill, Senior Student, Rutlish High School; Burnie Owens, Technical Director, RHM Culinary Brands; Gary Phillips, Head Teacher, Lilian Baylis Technology School; Dr John Pugh MP, Shadow Health Spokesman, Liberal Democrats; Tony Sanders, Managing Director – State Schools, Scolarest; Jackie Schneider, Vice Chair, Merton Parents for Better Food in Schools; and Karen Turner, Children and Young People’s Public Health Programme Manager, Department of Health. The publication also includes comments from Jane Bentley, Young Person’s Development Manager, The Anaphylaxis Campaign; Yvonne Bishop-Weston, Founder, Foods for Life; Steve Hatcher, Deputy Head Teacher, St Aidan’s School, Harrogate; Joe Harvey, Jennette Higgs and Kathryn Styles, Health Education Trust; David Teeman, Senior Research Officer, National  Foundation for Educational Research; and Peter Van der Veken, Regional Director, Ajinimoto Sweeteners Europe.

School Funding 2006-2008 and Beyond examines thinking on the arrangements for the direct and longer-term funding of schools. Sessions discussed the impact of the new funding arrangements on raised standards and improved outcomes for pupils, ways for schools to make most effective use of resources to secure better value for money, and prospects for greater stability in the budget setting process.

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Contributors

John Bangs, Head of Education, National Union of Teachers; Laurence Blackhall, Chief Executive Officer, ContinYou; Roberta Blackman-Woods MP; Eddie Brady, Consultant, c2a; Ian Comfort, Project Director, Absolute Return for Kids; Terry Creissen, Principal, Colne Community School; Lord Dearing; Mike Heiser, Senior Policy Officer, Local Government Association; Dr Paul Kelley, Head Teacher, Monkseaton Community Language College, Trust Pathfinder School with Microsoft; Cllr James Kempton, Vice Chair, LGA Children and Young People Board, and Leader, Islington Council; Ian Knights, Head Teacher, Chamberlayne Park School; Stephen Pincher, Senior Advisor, Birmingham City Council; Martin Rogers, Coordinator, Children’s Services Network; Dugald Sandeman, Director, School Resource and Workforce Quality, DfES; and Lindsey Wharmby, Funding Consultant, Association of School and College Leaders. The publication also includes comments from Liz Allen, Head Teacher, Newstead Wood School for Girls; Lesley Lodge, Finance and Policy Manager, CIPFA; Peter Price, Chair, National Primary Headteachers’ Association; and Paul Simpson, National Secretary, British Association of Teachers of the Deaf.    

e-Learning – Does ‘e’ Add Value? examines best practice and future developments in the use of ICT in education. Issues discussed include ways of implementing elearning using new forms of media and how ICT can help improve skills and productivity, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of industry to recruit 'business-ready' adult learners.

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Contributors 

The full list of contributors is: Andrew Bethell, Chief Executive and Creative Director, Teachers’ TV; Tony Burgess, Senior e-learning Policy Manager, Learning and Skills Council; Dr Alan Clarke, Associate Director for ICT and Learning, NIACE; Hilary Clifford, Strategic Regional Director, Ufi/learndirect; Joe Elliott, Director of Learning, Magic Lantern Productions; Frank Flynn, Head of Learning, BBC; David Jaffa, Managing Director, SAM Learning; Peter Maher, Strategic Education Consultant, Capita; Andrew Miller MP; Laura Overton, Skills for Business Network e-learning Champion, e-skills UK; Dr Nick Palmer MP; Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, Department for Education and Skills; Margaret Wallace, UK Manager, European Pedagogical ICT Licence; and Dr Martin Westwell, Deputy Director, Institute for the Future of the Mind, University of Oxford. The publication also includes comments from Ian Chowcat, Project Director, e-sy info – the South Yorkshire e-learning Project; Andrew Harland, CEO, Examination Officers’ Association; Jane Harris, Online Mentor Team, Nord Anglia eLearning; and Jean Johnson, Leader, Notschool.net.

With the first schools moving into the later stages of the BSF programme, Building Schools for the Future: Investment, Communication and Best Practice examines successful examples from local authorities, developers, architects, education professionals and headteachers. Issues discussed include the role of design and IT, funding arrangements and the way forward for public policy.

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Contributors

The full list of contributors is: John Alwyine-Mosely, Head of Market Development, 4Children; Judith Bennett, Chair, National Governor’s Association; Tony Benton, Assistant Director BSF, Westminster County Council; Simon Foxell, Architect, The Architects Practice; Brian Glover, Project Director, BSF, Education and Lifelong Learning, Leicester City Council; Cathy Harris, Associate, Osborne Clarke; Dr Brian Iddon MP; Brian Johnson, Director, Aedas Architects; Peter Maher, Strategic Education Consultant, Capita; Steve Morrison, Headteacher, Kingsdale School, Southwark; Philip Parker, Head of Capital Strategy, Department for Education and Skills; Tim Pearson, Chief Executive Officer, RM; Sue Sanders, PPP Director, Place Group; and Helen Trivers, National Coordinator, English Secondary Schools Association. The publication also includescomments from Hilary Knowles, Treasurer, School Libraries Group, CILIP; Tim Marshall, CEO, UKERNA; Dr Jane McGregor, Independent Educational Researcher; Michael Oliff, Architectural Director, Scott Brownrigg; Scott Walker, Educational Adviser, EiC Unit, Department for Education and Skills; and Mike Wood, Chairman, Fire Safety Development Group

Respect in Schools: Pupil Behaviour and School Discipline examines views on best practice and next steps in tackling issues with pupil behaviour with a focus on practical aspects such as effective communication, framework structure, and strategy implementation. Issues discussed include managing challenging behaviour, the relationship between the home, the pupil and the school, and dealing with the reality of indiscipline in schools.

Contributors

The full list of contributors is: Dorit Braun, Chief Executive, Parentline Plus; David Butler, Chief Executive, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations; Ed Davey MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Education; Neil Davies, Chair, National Governors’ Council; Sharon Doughty, Chief Executive, Miss Dorothy.com; Michele Elliott, Director, Kidscape; Mark Hoban MP, Conservative Shadow Education Minister; Kelvin Hopkins MP; Raji Hunjan, Co-Director, Carnegie Young People Initiative; Tim Loughton MP; Patrick Nash, Chief Executive, Teacher Support Network; Claire Phillips, Interim Head of Policy, Children’s Commissioner’s Office, DfES; Patrick Roach, Senior Assistant Secretary Policy and Communications, NASUWT; and Sir Alan Steer, Chair, Leadership Group on Pupil Behaviour and Discipline. The publication also includes comments from Andrew Bethell, Director of Programmes, Teachers’ TV; Liz Carnell, Director, Bullying Online; Alex Fox, Head of Young Carers Development, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers; Belinda Hopkins, Director, Transforming Conflict; Melian Mansfield, Executive, CASE; Michelle Sancho, Senior Educational Psychologist, West Berkshire Council; Helen Trivers, National Co-ordinator, ESSA; and a head teacher in a school facing challenging circumstances.