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Upcoming UK Education Policy Events

British Council's Going Global - The UK's International Education Conference

December 4 - 5, 2008
London, England

Hear the latest thinking and exchange ideas with policy makers, practitioners and industry leaders from around the world.

Going Global will provide excellent networking opportunities for anyone involved in international education policy and practice in universities, colleges, agencies, government departments and other organisations.

Westminster Briefing
Delivering 14-19 Provision: Meeting the Needs of Students and Employers

December 11, 2008
London, England

The government’s desire to equip young people with the skills required for the next stage of their lives is reflected in the on-going reform of 14-19 education. Delegates at this special Westminster Briefing conference will have the opportunity to consider these reforms and their implications for local authorities, schools, education practitioners, employers, HE & FE providers. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the panel in a number of interactive sessions throughout the day looking at issues including:

- The legislative horizon and delivery of the vision

- The 14-19 funding challenge and the transfer of funding to local authorities

- The practical implications of delivery at a local level including access & multi-site provision

- The qualifications & skills required for the 21st Century

- Rationalising the qualifications landscape & the future of A-levels

- What a 21st Century school or college looks like?

- Ensuring the take up & quality of the Diploma

- Reaching the vulnerable: ending the NEET generation

- Building the 14-19 workforce

BETT Show 2009

January 14-17, 2009
London, England

BETT celebrates 25 years as the world's leading educational information and communications technology (ICT) event in 2009. Dedicated to showcasing the best in UK and international educational technology products, resources and best practice, it has enabled thousands of practitioners to enhance their knowledge of learning through technology.

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