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Education Theatre Timetable

There is no better opportunity for parents to join the debate, tackle the burning issues and ask the experts than a visit to The Independent Schools Show 2009.

The hot topics up for discussion at ISS 09 can be found below - we have painstakingly gathered a selection of the most knowledgeable and high profile speakers in the education industry - from senior editors of the Good Schools Guide, to head teachers from leading independent schools who will field questions and spark the debate.

Seats in the Theatre are available on a first-come-first-served basis, though the limited allocation of free tickets is running out - so register now to meet the schools and gather the facts.

Friday 30th October 2009

Time

Seminar Title

Speakers

1115 - 1145

Single Sex Vs. Co-Educational Schools

Barnaby Lenon - Harrow School

and

Chris Greenhalgh - Sevenoaks School

1215 - 1245

Tutors – An absolute necessity or a waste of money? 

Charles Bonas – Bonas Macfarlane

and

Kate Shand – Enjoy Education

1515 - 1545

Don't make the biggest mistake of your life! How to choose the best school for your child

Ralph Lucas - Good Schools Guide         and                                                                     Sue Fieldman - Good Schools Guide

1615 - 1645

Turning your child into a superstar - how to raise children who are rounded and grounded

Helen Wright - St Mary's School, Calne

 

Saturday 31st October 2009

Time

Seminar Title

Speakers

1045 - 1115

Starting School - How to avoid the tears, theirs and yours

Tom Dawson - Sunningdale School

1215 - 1245

Day v Boarding – should you send your child away?

Hilary Moriarty - Boarding Schools Association

and

Sue Mitchell - Streatham & Clapham

1330 - 1400

The quality of care - Don't take it for granted

Tim Haynes - Tonbridge School

1500 - 1530

Don't be a neurotic parent

Dirk Flower - Expert Child Psychologist

1600 - 1630 Don't make the biggest mistake of your life! How to choose the best school for your child Ralph Lucas - Good Schools Guide         and                                                                     Sue Fieldman - Good Schools Guide



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