Conferences
Leading and Managing Support Staff Teams
02 November 2021 | Online
The second in our series of Conferences for support staff leaders in BSME schools, this one day conference provides personal and professional development opportunities for Business Managers and Bursars in BSME schools, as well as HR and Operations Managers, Registrars, Admissions and Marketing Managers. During this conference, we will provide opportunities for you to reflect upon and explore the leadership and management skills required to lead effective teams in your school. You will have the opportunity to learn from leaders in education and industry, and, most importantly, network with colleagues in similar roles in other BSME schools.
This conference is exclusively for BSME schools and offered free of charge!
Registrations are now closed. A recording of the conference will be available in due course.
Leaders and Aspiring Leaders Conference
13 January 2022 | Online
Strong leadership matters. By developing your leadership skills, you also give back to the teachers, students, school, and the community in which you serve. During this one-day conference for leaders and aspiring leaders, you will hear from experienced leaders and experts in the field as they share their own journeys, and reveal insight into three critical components of leadership: your role as an ambassador, a professional, and a coach. We will explore the essential themes of strategic leadership skills and school improvement and, most importantly, learn how leading with truth, kindness, trust and compassion will open a whole world of exciting opportunity and improvement.
The cost of this training is AED500 per person for members, and AED575 for non-members.
Members, book two delegates, and get your third free! Please remember to register your third delegate to confirm your free place.
Please note that all conference timings are written in GST.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
26-27 January 2022 | 10.00-16.00 | Online
As a member of the International Task Force on Child Protection, BSME is committed to safeguarding students. All BSME schools are required to have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained to Level 3. This year, Ann Marie Christian provides BSME’s world-class Safeguarding training. Ann Marie is an international trainer with extensive experience of working in our region. This course is appropriate for new or experienced DSLs and includes opportunities to update your knowledge, skills and expertise, refine your policies and practice, and consider relevant issues at play in international schools. Ann Marie will also refer to good practice in safer recruitment.
The cost of this training is AED750 per person.
Book two delegates, and get your third free!
EYFS Conference
04-05 February 2022 | Dubai, UAE
This year, this pivotal conference in the BSME calendar will focus both on the achievements of the new EYFS curriculum and the inherent opportunities of change available in international schools. With world-class keynote speakers and colleagues to network with and learn from, this one-day conference, 04 February and repeated again on 05 February, promises to expand your practice and provide vital opportunities for reflection. We will delve into pedagogy, technology and assessment.
The cost of this training is AED650 per person for members, and AED780 per person for non-members.
Members, book two delegates, and get your third free! Please remember to register your third delegate to confirm your free place.
Please note that all conference timings are written in GST.
Primary English and Maths Conference
04 - 05 March 2022 | Dubai, UAE
BSME’s inaugural Primary English and Maths Conference will celebrate and inspire outstanding practice for teachers and leaders alike. We will explore innovative approaches to the curriculum and hear from colleagues who use complementary or alternative curricula for breadth and depth. We will also delve into exciting approaches to pedagogy and practice in these core subjects. Finally, we will frame assessment as a key driver of intervention and achievement.
PE Conference
13-14 May 2022 | Dubai, UAE
In partnership with International Coach Education (ICE), BSME presents the PE Conference 2022. Workshops include:
- Leadership with Neil Rollings
- Primary PE with Lesley Minervini
- GCSE PE with Kirk Bizley
- Technology in PE with Adam Llevo
- Netball with Tracey Neville, OBE
Register early! This conference sells out fast!
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