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10-11 NOVEMBER 2012

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Education Theatre & Parent Breakout Area

Within the independent sector, diversity can be bewildering as can the language. What is Pre-U? What's the difference between IGCSE and GCSEs? What's the difference between a Scholarship and a Bursary? Why the difference in fee levels?

Since the Show began we have had distinguished heads of famous schools talking about various aspects of the sector as a whole. You asked us last year if we could run smaller groupings, led by someone specialist in the field being discussed, but with a more chatty question and answer session.

So do please consult the programme and then come upstairs to the Mezzanine. Turn left for the lecture series in the Education Theatre, headed by Tony Little, Headmaster of Eton College (sessions highlighted below in black), and turn right for the comfortable chairs and timetabled conversations on any number of subjects in the Parent Breakout area (sessions highlighted below in green).

We believe our two day programme will address many of your questions But we know there will always be others. And we will always seek to answer those too, pointing you in the direction that could be a starting place for your particular search.

2011 TIMETABLE:


Day 1 Saturday 5 November

10:15 - 10:45
The changing landscape of Higher Education: how independent schools can help universities, students and parents with all aspects of the HE journey
Hosted by Bedales Schools, chaired by Jack Grimston, education correspondent, The Sunday Times
1135 - 1155
Finding the right education for your child: How to make best use of websites, prospectuses, open days and private visits
Mary Hicks
Director of Admissions
Lord Wandsworth College
1200 - 1230
Where next? A guide to Common Entrance, scholarships and senior school entry
Ben Thomas
Principal
Thomas’s London Day Schools
1235 - 1250
Educational guides: How they can help you find your perfect school
Dominic Moon
Senior Consultant
Hobsons Education Guide
1250 - 1320
The Path to Nursery School and Beyond
Jane Ritchie
Principal
The Minors Nursery School
1325 - 1345
Specific Learning Difficulties: How and where the independent sector can help
Peter Trythall
Headmaster
Stanbridge Earls School
1350 - 1420
Town vs. Country
Tom Dawson, Headmaster,
Sunningdale School
Sebastian Hepher, Headmaster,
Eaton Square School
1425 - 1445
Thinking differently: The scope of the independent sector
Keith Budge
Headmaster
Bedales Schools
1450 - 1520
The International Baccalaureate Diploma - preparing students for success at university and life beyond
Jeremy Lewis
Headmaster
ACS Egham International School
1525 - 1545
24/7 education: Why boarding is a good choice
Niall Hamilton
Director of Admissions
Marlborough College

Day 2 Sunday 6 November

1115 - 1145
Battle of the Sexes
The merits of a single-sex education
Jim Hawkins, Head Master,
Harrow
Dr Helen Wright, President, GSA
Sarah Ebner, The Times
1150 - 1205
Fees: Why parents should consult early about possible concessions
James Walker
Director of Admissions
Wellington College
1210 - 1240
Bursaries & Scholarships explained
Tony Little
Head Master
Eton College
1245 - 1300
Will my child fit in?
Jane Howard
Admissions Registrar
Christs Hospital
1300 - 1330
An Overseas Education
Adrian Richardson
Principal
Cothill Education Trust
1335 - 1350
Moving from one stage to another: How independent schools ease the process with their specialist advice
David Aston
Headmaster
Aldro Preparatory School
1400 - 1430
My Daughter Q&A Panel; Key aspects of raising and educating girls, chaired by Sarah Ebner of The Times’ education blog.
Chaired by Sarah Ebner and a panel of experienced heads from the UK’s independent girls’ schools
1435 - 1455
Sixth Form and beyond: How the independent sector works with the right university or course
Jeremy Tomlinson
Registrar
Lancing College
1500 - 1530
An American boarding school for your child with learning difficulties
Maureen Brenner,
Head
Riverview School (USA)