We look forward to welcoming coordinators, teachers and senior leaders to our in-person conference Unlocking Potential: Celebrating Teaching & Learning in the MYP.

Conference Programme

The day will be dedicated to exploring innovation in MYP practice and sharing experience among MYP educators in the UK. We will examine developments within the MYP with an emphasis on sharing fresh ideas and approaches to programme delivery. To help us build a programme that is relevant and meaningful to IBSCA’s MYP schools, we will be soliciting input from Coordinators on what topics would be of most interest to their MYP communities. These suggestions will be incorporated into our conference programme.

The day will be structured to allow for networking opportunities among MYP colleagues through informal discussions as well as breakout sessions allowing for collaborative work.

Fees

Registration for the conference is now closed.

This conference is being offered free of charge exclusively to IBSCA members and invited guests. If you are not a member of IBSCA and would like to attend, please contact us directly to see if space is available.

We look forward to welcoming IB coordinators, teachers and senior leaders to our virtual conference for the Diploma Programme and Career-Related Programme. With a focus on broadening ideas for programme delivery and exploring the implications of programme development, the conference will bring together a range of speakers and delegates to share their experience of good practice. IBSCA Member schools are also invited to join our Annual General Meeting where we will be discussing developments within IBSCA and our wider IB context.

Please note that the conference registration fee is per school, meaning that the single fee provides access to the conference for all IB educators from your school.

Conference Themes

The day will focus on exploring developments within both the DP and CP with an emphasis on discussing fresh ideas and approaches to programme delivery. Educators from all programmes are invited to attend any session throughout the day that they feel has relevance to them regardless of which programme they teach.

Join us for…

The future world of work with Olly Newton, Executive Director, Edge Foundation

CP changes to the core for 2025 with Camelia Constantinescu, Curriculum Manager, International Baccalaureate

Different models of CP delivery with Jo Pickard, IBCP Coordinator, Anglo European School and Helena Read, Vice Principal & Director of Post-16 Education & Careers, The Skinners’ Kent Academy

Extended Essay approaches for World Studies with Justin Laleh, Ardingly College

Social and Emotional learning to support DP and CP students with Rebecca Austin Pickard, CP Community Lead, IBSCA

IBSCA bursary scheme initiatives with Jocelyn Rebera, Deputy Head Teacher, Hartsdown Academy and Richard Markham, Chief Executive Officer, IBSCA

Evaluation good practice - the PDP with Debbie Kirkby, Director of IB, Stonyhurst College; Jocelyn Rebera, Deputy Head Teacher, Hartsdown Academy; and, Sabine Hurley, Head of IB, Ecole Jeannine Manuel

Annual General Meeting

Our annual general meeting will be held during the conference. IBSCA members are invited to join this session for a report on our recent activities as well as a discussion of our intentions for the upcoming academic year. Do come along and learn about the various resources IBSCA makes available to its members and contribute your thoughts on what would be most beneficial to your IB programmes for 2024/2025.

Fees

The registration fee covers access to the conference for all IB educators from your school, offering exceptional value for this professional development opportunity.

Guests

The CEO of IBSCA and the Director General of the International Baccalaureate have the pleasure of welcoming school leaders and key stakeholders within the field of education to this invitation only event. Guests are invited to engage our expert speakers and panelists in discussing and showcasing how schools can shape the future.

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Contributors

Programme

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Location: The British Library

In conjunction with the University of Manchester, we look forward to welcoming you to our Higher Education Conference for IB educators. The conference is open to guidance and college counsellors, IB Coordinators, members of senior leadership, and other professionals involved in supporting IB students in their journey to higher education.

Conference Sessions

The conference will explore a wide range of topics related to IB students’ transition to higher education. Sessions are designed to provide insights, encourage discussion, and enhance knowledge, so please bring your questions and experience to share with fellow delegates.

Join us for sessions covering the following topics among others:

• Teaching and learning following COVID

• The future of UCAS

• IB services to schools and HE

• Breakout sessions allowing for exploration of a variety of topics including: international universities, degree apprenticeships, law, engineering, the arts, economics, medicine, and alternatives to medicine

Pre-Conference Event (applications now closed)

IBSCA members are invited to attend our pre-conference event on Thursday the 14th of September at the University of Manchester. This event is open exclusively to higher education counsellors from IBSCA member schools and we extend a particularly warm welcome to those who are new to the to role.

• 14:00 - 16:00: Welcome & introduction to higher education counselling for IB students

• 16:00: Tour of the University of Manchester

• 19:00: Drinks reception

• 19:30: Dinner with fellow HE counsellors and University of Manchester personnel

The pre-conference event is offered at no additional charge. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. You can indicate that you wish to participate by ticking the pre-conference event box on the application form for the conference.

Conference Fees

Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable.

For information about IBSCA’s Conference Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Conference Location

The conference will be held at the University of Manchester.

Engineering Building A | Oxford Road | Manchester | M13 9PL

The nearest car parks are:

• Car Park B - Booth Street East (across the road from the Engineering Building. Satnav reference: M13 9SS

• Car Park D - Booth Street West (across the road from the hotel on campus). Satnav reference: M15 6AR

Please note that parking is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed either on campus or in the nearby area. We recommend utilising public transportation or arriving in good time before the start of the conference to secure a parking space.

For information on how to access the University by train, please visit this link.

Accommodation

There are several hotels located close to the Engineering Building at the University of Manchester. A discounted rate is available for delegates. After you have registered for the conference, please contact us to request the link and discount code for the hotel.

We look forward to welcoming you to our MYP Conference being held at Leigh Academy Blackheath on 23rd June 2023.

The conference will focus on highlighting good practice in MYP education among IBSCA member schools and serve as an opportunity to share experiences and resources with fellow IB educators.

Conference Sessions

Welcome address - Emma Smith, Leigh Academy Blackheath

What does IBSCA do for the MYP? - Richard Markham, IBSCA

MYP assessment in practice - Schools panel

The 2020 Programme Standards and the PDP - Guillermo Duff, International Baccalaureate

UDL in practice - a classroom-based workshop

MYP enhancement

MYP the view from OFSTED - Schools panel

Conference Fees

This conference is open exclusively to educators from schools involved in IBSCA’s MYP Community and invited guests, and is offered free of charge.

For information about IBSCA’s Conference Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Conference Location

The conference will be held at Leigh Academy Blackheath in London.

Old Dover Road | Blackheath | London | SE3 8SY

We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual General Meeting and Spring Conference - Reflections on Excellence in the IB being held at Aston University on 7th March 2023.

The conference will focus on highlighting good practice and innovative approaches to IB education among IBSCA member schools. There will also be opportunity to network with fellow IB educators and share experiences of delivering the IB curriculum.

Further details on the conference programme will be published shortly, however, we invite you to take advantage of our early bird rate by registering before the 17th Februrary 2023.

Conference Sessions

Keynote address on the value of IB education - Dr Katy Ricks and Mr Andrew Petrie, King Edward’s School, Birmingham

Systems Transformation Pathway: Just Futures - a radical innovation in education between UWC Atlantic and the IB - Naheed Bardai, UWC Atlantic College

Improving student learning through programme development and evaluation - Guillermo Duff and Proserpina Dhlamini-Fisher, International Baccalaureate

Developments in Cambridge University admissions - Rachel Cox, Cambridge University

Judgements on our IB journey - presenting the IB to the inspectorate - Emma Smith, Principal, Leigh Academy Blackheath and David Flower, Sub-Warden Academic, St Edward’s School, Oxford

Developing authentic critical thinkers - Michael Dunn, Founder & Director, TheoryofKnowledge.net

DP and CP Community Network meetings - Simone Lorenz-Weir, DP Community Lead, IBSCA and Rebecca Austin Pickard, CP Community Lead, IBSCA

Conference Fees

Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable.

For information about IBSCA’s Conference Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Conference Location & Transportation

The conference will be held at Aston University conveniently located in central Birmingham.

Aston Street | Aston University Campus | Birmingham | B4 7ET

By Train: Aston University is located closed to New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill train stations. It is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from each station or a five minute taxi ride, taxi ranks are available outside each station.

By Car: Located in the heart of Birmingham, Aston University is accessible via major motorways including the M6. Parking is available on Aston University’s campus and be booked directly via its website (see below).

By Air: Birmingham Airport is located nine miles from Aston University and is accessible via a 30 minute taxi journey or a 10 minute train from Birmingham Airport to New Street station.

Further information about travelling to Aston University, including booking parking, is available via the Conference Aston website.

Due to recently announced industrial action affecting rail services in the United Kingdom, our Autumn Conference, Planning for the future of IB, will now be delivered virtually. Registration is open to IB schools wishing to attend. As with our previous virtual events, the registration fee will provide access to all IB educators from your school.

Conference Sessions

Planning for the future of IB will feature presentations and discussions with speakers from across our IB community including colleagues from IBO and IBSCA member schools focusing on key topics important to IB schools. Join us for the following sessions among others:

Assessment

• May 2022 exam results, Richard Penrose, Assessment Consultant, IBO

  A review of the May 2022 exam results with questions & answers.

• TOK – reviewing the first assessment, Bill Roberts, Educational Consultant

  A review and discussion of the first assessment of the new TOK exam.

Educational Landscape

• Coordinator support - IB Insights, Alex Parnell, Senior Service & Engagement Manager, IBO

  A walk through of IB answers and additional services that can support you in your role within your IB school.

• New Sciences Curriculum, Peter Fidczuk, Development & Recognition Manager UK, IBO

  An overview of the introduction of the new Sciences curriculum.

• DP Coordinator Meeting, Simone Lorenz-Weir, DP Community Lead, IBSCA

  An opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other DP Coordinators and identify key topics that can be discussed within IBSCA’s DP Community.

• CP Coordinator Meeting, Rebecca Austin-Pickard, CP Community Lead, IBSCA

  An opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other CP Coordinators and identify key topics that can be discussed within IBSCA’s CP Community.

• What can IBSCA hubs do for you?, Richard Markham and Hub Leaders, IBSCA

  A discussion on the purpose of IBSCA’s regional hubs including how they can help to support your IB community to thrive.

• Trends in HE Admissions, Nick Hull, Director of Admissions, University of Birmingham

  A presentation on recent trends in UK higher education admissions

Pedagogical Leadership

• Why the IB appeals to us, Gareth Parker-Jones, Head Master, Rugby School

  An exploration of Rugby School’s introduction of the IB and a discussion of how the IB Diploma can enrich our school communities.

• Programme Evaluation, Proserpina Dhlamini-Fisher, IB World Schools Senior Manager, IBO

  A discussion on programme evaluation and an opportunity to learn more about how IB World Schools can support your IB school.

Conference Fees

Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable.

For information about IBSCA’s Conference Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Conference Location & Transportation

The conference will be held at Aston University conveniently located in central Birmingham.

Aston Street | Aston University Campus | Birmingham | B4 7ET

By Train: Aston University is located closed to New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill train stations. It is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from each station or a five minute taxi ride, taxi ranks are available outside each station.

By Car: Located in the heart of Birmingham, Aston University is accessible via major motorways including the M6. Parking is available on Aston University’s campus and be booked directly via its website (see below).

By Air: Birmingham Airport is located nine miles from Aston University and is accessible via a 30 minute taxi journey or a 10 minute train from Birmingham Airport to New Street station.

Further information about travelling to Aston University, including booking parking, is available via the Conference Aston website.