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08:45 – 09:15 Registration
Coffee provided by
09:15 – 09:20 Introduction to conference
Our chairperson, Mike Baker, opens the conference
09:20 – 09:30 Welcome to Lilian Baylis Technology School
Gary Philips, head teacher of the school, welcomes delegates
09:30 – 09:50 What is the current state of the nation?
Mike Baker looks at the effects on the education arena of the Diplomas, the talent agenda, the work of the National Council for Educational Excellence, and other key areas
09:50 – 10:10 Why should businesses get involved in education?
E.ON offer an overview of the benefits of running an education programme through sharing their experiences of a wide range of successful projects, including curriculum enrichment and employee volunteering programmes
10:10 – 11:05 Masterclass session 1
(see masterclasses page for details)
11:05 – 11:25 Coffee break provided by
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11:25 – 11:50 How can competitors collaborate to communicate key educational messages?
Vodafone talk about Teachtoday, a collaborative programme which involves schools, government, businesses (including Vodafone, Google, MySpace, Microsoft, etc.) law enforcement agencies and children’s charities, trough adopting a partnership approach to create a safer online environment for young people
11:50 – 12:10 What can we use to measure the many impacts of education programmes?
Jon Batterham, Research Director at EdComs, explores the different areas in which the impact of education programmes can be observed and measured
12:10 – 12:20 How does business involvement in education help students decide about their future?
Students from Lilian Baylis Technology School share their views on how business involvement in their education has helped them to develop their aspirations and the skills which will allow them to achieve their goals.
12:20 – 12:45 What do students really think about business involvement in their education?
Your opportunity to ask a panel of students their views on business involvement in schools
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch in the school canteen
provided by
During lunch School tours: students of Lilian Baylis Technology School lead tours around the school
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14:00 – 14:30 Keynote address
Jon Coles, Director General for Schools, will address the conference with the Government’s plans for education
14:30 – 15:25 Masterclass session 2
(see masterclasses page for details)
15:25 – 15:50 Coffee break provided by
15:50 – 16:10 What do employee volunteers gain from spending time at schools?
Hear from employees at Merrill Lynch, KPMG and Rolls-Royce on how they benefit from giving their time to volunteer in schools
16:10 – 16:30 What does the future of education look like?
Martin Finn, MD of EdComs, offers insights into the future of education in the UK and how this will impact on business investment in this area
16:30 – 16:45 Plenary session
Mike Baker closes the conference