The first London Festival of Education will be held on Saturday November 17 at the Institute of Education in Bloomsbury.
A new event, it is designed to bring together everyone interested in the future of our schools and universities - whether they are teachers, academics, parents or students.
It features:
- Dozens of speakers including the education secretary Michael Gove, authors Anthony Horowitz and Michael Rosen, deputy mayor Munira Mirza, chief schools inspector Michael Wilshaw, and Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh
- At least 30 workshops including masterclasses from the National Theatre and from experts in behaviour management
- Debates on topics such as the future of exams and whether it is worth attending university.
- Performances from poets, bands, and a hula-hooping troupe, among others…
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From Michael Gove to the National Theatre, there’s a kaleidoscope of interesting and unusual speakers and guests. Plus you, we hope. Come and meet them.
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The festival is for teachers and other education professionals, parents and young people. In fact, we welcome anyone who’s interested in education. More about the festival»
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London Festival of Education takes place on Saturday 17 November 2012 at the Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL.
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