Overcoming disadvantage for struggling learners 2013 - Overview

Conference aims:



To present key research about the effective use of targeted pupil funding to enhance learning and to consider the implications for overcoming disadvantage.

Attend this conference to:

• Gain an insight into how to support struggling learners using cost-effective strategic approaches
• Update on latest national initiatives
• Discover more about effective literacy and numeracy interventions that are inexpensive and that have long-lasting impact
• Go away with practical techniques to improve the effectiveness of intervention in schools
• Network with other professionals who support disadvantaged learners

Who should attend:

• SENCOs
• Headteachers
• Deputy Headteachers
• Leaders of teaching and learning
• Classroom teachers
• Subject leaders – English and/or Maths
• Heads of Pupil Referral Units
• Special Needs Advisers
• Secondary School Leaders
• Heads of SEN Services in local authorities
• Heads of English and/or Maths in local authorities
• Learning Support Leaders
• Inclusion Coordinators
• SENJIT Coordinators
• School Improvement Officers
• SEN Advisory Officers
• Researchers with an interest in Literacy and/or Numeracy difficulties