Past Events
For your reference, this section lists past events for which resources may still be available.
SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007
The SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007 are four, one-day events, to be held at prestigious venues across the South West region. The conferences build upon the extensive work that SWGfL and its partners have achieved around the area of e-Safety.
Date: Wed 21/11/2007 - 09.00 - 16.30
Location: St. Mellion Goldf & Country Club, Cornwall
Further information on the conferences
SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007
The SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007 are four, one-day events, to be held at prestigious venues across the South West region. The conferences build upon the extensive work that SWGfL and its partners have achieved around the area of e-Safety.
Date: Tue 20/11/2007 - 09.00 - 16.30
Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
Further information on the conferences
SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007
The SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007 are four, one-day events, to be held at prestigious venues across the South West region. The conferences build upon the extensive work that SWGfL and its partners have achieved around the area of e-Safety.
Date: Thu 08/11/2007 - 09.00 - 16.30
Location: Blunsdon House Hotel, Swindon
Further information on the conferences
SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007
The SWGfL e-Safety Conferences 2007 are four, one-day events, to be held at prestigious venues across the South West region. The conferences build upon the extensive work that SWGfL and its partners have achieved around the area of e-Safety.
Date: Wed 07/11/2007 - 09.00 - 16.30
Location: Woodlands Castle, Taunton
Further information on the conferences
Regional ICT Conference 2007 (Torquay)
Targeting teaching staff, ICT subject leaders, headteachers and school governors, the conferences provide an opportunity for delegates to meet some of the biggest suppliers in the Educational ICT industry and, thanks to a host of guest speakers, provide an informative insight into best practice and future developments in the industry, from a regional perspective.
Date: Wed 04/07/2007 - 08:30 - 16:30
Location: Conference Torquay, Torquay
Further information on the Regional ICT Conferences
Book your place online
Regional ICT Conference 2007 (Bristol)
Targeting teaching staff, ICT subject leaders, headteachers and school governors, the conferences provide an opportunity for delegates to meet some of the biggest suppliers in the Educational ICT industry and, thanks to a host of guest speakers, provide an informative insight into best practice and future developments in the industry, from a regional perspective.
Date: Tue 03/07/2007 - 08:30 - 16:30
Location: University of the West of England, Bristol
Further information on the Regional ICT Conferences
Book your place online
Support for SW Advisers in the use of the ICT Self-Review Framework
This half-day event aims to provide an overview of the SRF and how this links to school improvement. This is specifically intended for LA Inspectors/Advisers, School Improvement Partners (SIP), plus the Senior ICT Adviser from each Authority. Fill in the linked Reply form and return by end of Nov.'06
Date: Wed 31/01/2007 - 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Royal Marriott Hotel, Bristol
Reply Form
Support for SW Advisers in the use of the ICT Self-Review Framework
This half-day event aims to provide an overview of the SRF and how this links to school improvement. This is specifically intended for LA Inspectors/Advisers, School Improvement Partners (SIP), plus the Senior ICT Adviser from each Authority. Fill in the linked Reply form and return by end of Nov.'06
Date: Tue 30/01/2007 - 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Loop Centre, Exeter
Reply Form
SWGfL @ BETT 2007
The SWGfL will once again be present at BETT 2007 - the premier educational ICT event, bringing together the global teaching and learning community. BETT 2007 is the place to share exciting ideas, latest technology, practical solutions and new ways to put ICT at the heart of education. Come and visit us on Stand Q32, Grand Hall Gallery!
Date: Wed 10/01/2007 - Sat 13/01/2007 - All Day Event
Location: Olympia, London
BETT 2007 website
Register for BETT 2007
CEOP Social Networking Awareness Seminars
A series of one day seminars run by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre to promote awareness of the issues surrounding social networking and younger people.
Date: Mon 17/07/2006 - Thu 20/07/2006 -
Location: The CEOP Centre, London
Register your Interest
Regional ICT Conference -
South West of England Schools ICT Conference; a one day regional conference for all teaching staff, ICT subject leaders, headteachers and school governors.
Date: Thu 06/07/2006 - All Day Event
Location: Riviera Centre, Torquay
Regional ICT Conference -
The 8th West of England Schools ICT Conference; a one day regional conference for all teaching staff, ICT subject leaders, headteachers and school governors.
Date: Wed 05/07/2006 - All Day Event
Location: University of the West of England, Bristol
Introducing Gigajam – Music and ICT in Harmony, Devon
Gigajam, a software-supported curriculum for guitar, bass, keyboard and drums can give more students at Key Stages 2 and 3 an opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument, by making lessons more available, accessible and affordable and is a solid introduction to Key Stage 4. The SWGfL and Gigajam.com have come together to offer SWGfL schools lessons 1-5 of the Essential Skills Course at no charge to maintained schools in the South West. The Essential Skills Courses have been written by professional musicians and experienced music educators. Come to this event to learn more from the experts, hear how a local school, Tiverton High School, is using Gigajam, and even have a go yourself. Numbers are limited, so book your place online now.
Date: Mon 19/06/2006 - 2.00pm - 4.30 pm
Location: Tiverton High School, Devon
Gigajam and the South West Grid for Learning
Plymouth Music Conference
This annual conference provides an opportunity for specialist and non-specialist music teachers from all phases to meet and network. A keynote speaker will talk about current issues.
There will be a range of workshop activities, and opportunities to view a range of musical instruments, books and equipment.
Dave Perrett from Estover School will be leading one of the workshops focusing on how Gigajam, provided through the SWGfL, is being used by students.
This conference is run by Plymouth Local Authority and booking must be done through their website. Please note there is a charge for this event.
Further details are available from Plymouth Professional Development Centre (PPDC) on 01752 774404 or email ppdc@plymouth.gov.uk
Applications may be made online at the link below.
Date: Wed 14/06/2006 - 9am - 3.30pm
Location: The Soundhouse, Estover Community College
Plymouth Music Conference Online
Internet Safety - Issues for Schools - Devon
Safety and Security has always been at the heart of the service the South West Grid for Learning provides to schools in the region. It has now pioneered a multi-agency approach to e-safety, ensuring everything is done to protect children from the potential dangers of the Internet and giving schools the confidence to use the internet as a truly engaging curriculum resource. Devon schools are invited to attend this event hosted by their local authority to learn more. Booking is essential. Book via DCS CPD Online www.dcseducation.org/cpd
Date: Mon 15/05/2006 - 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Location: South West Conference Centre, Exeter (Loop Centre)
Internet Safety - Issues for Schools - Cornwall
Safety and security has always been at the heart of the service the South West Grid for Learning provides to schools in the region. It has now pioneered a multi-agency approach to e-safety, ensuring everything is done to protect children from the potential dangers of the Internet and giving schools the confidence to use the Internet as a truly engaging curriculum resource. Cornwall schools are invited to attend this event hosted by their local authority to learn more. Booking is essential, please email david.wright@swgfl.org.uk .
Date: Wed 26/04/2006 - 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Location: Fraddon, Cornwall
E-Safety in Schools
Internet Safety - Issues for Schools - Gloucestershire
Safety and security has always been at the heart of the service the South West Grid for Learning provides to schools in the region. It has now pioneered a multi-agency approach to e-safety, ensuring everything is done to protect children from the potential dangers of the Internet and giving schools the confidence to use the Internet as a truly engaging curriculum resource. Gloucestershire schools are invited to attend this event hosted by their local authority to learn more. Booking is essential, please email david.wright@swgfl.org.uk.
Date: Wed 29/03/2006 - TBC
Location: TBC
E-Safety in Schools
Learning Platforms Briefings
In collaboration with the DfES and Becta, the South West Grid for Learning is holding 4 half-day conferences across the south west region aimed at Head teachers and Senior Managers across the primary, special and secondary sectors. The conferences will provide an informed and interesting overview of learning platforms with key speakers from DfES, Becta, The National College for School Leadership as well as the South West Grid for Learning.
Date: Mon 13/03/2006 - 9am - 2pm
Location: Holiday Inn, Plymouth
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Dfes Learning Platforms - Primary - Making IT Personal
Dfes Learning Platforms - Secondary - Making IT Personal
Learning Platforms Briefings
In collaboration with the DfES and Becta, the South West Grid for Learning is holding 4 half-day conferences across the south west region aimed at Head teachers and Senior Managers across the primary, special and secondary sectors. The conferences will provide an informed and interesting overview of learning platforms with key speakers from DfES, Becta, The National College for School Leadership as well as the South West Grid for Learning.
Date: Fri 10/03/2006 - 9am - 2pm
Location: Tiverton Hotel, Devon
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Dfes Learning Platforms - Primary - Making IT Personal
Dfes Learning Platforms - Secondary - Making IT Personal
Internet Safety - Issues for Schools - Torbay
Safety and security has always been at the heart of the service the South West Grid for Learning provides to schools in the region. It has now pioneered a multi-agency approach to e-safety, ensuring everything is done to protect children from the potential dangers of the Internet and giving schools the confidence to use the Internet as a truly engaging curriculum resource. Torbay schools are invited to attend this event hosted by their local authority to learn more. Booking is essential, please email david.wright@swgfl.org.uk.
Date: Thu 09/03/2006 - TBC
Location: Cockington, Torbay
E-Safety in Schools
Learning Platforms Briefings
In collaboration with the DfES and Becta, the South West Grid for Learning is holding 4 half-day conferences across the south west region aimed at Head teachers and Senior Managers across the primary, special and secondary sectors. The conferences will provide an informed and interesting overview of learning platforms with key speakers from DfES, Becta, The National College for School Leadership as well as the South West Grid for Learning.
Date: Mon 06/03/2006 - 9am - 2pm
Location: Springfield Hotel, Wareham, Dorset
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Dfes Learning Platforms - Primary - Making IT Personal
Dfes Learning Platforms - Secondary - Making IT Personal
Learning Platforms Briefings
In collaboration with the DfES and Becta, the South West Grid for Learning is holding 4 half-day conferences across the south west region aimed at Head teachers and Senior Managers across the primary, special and secondary sectors. The conferences will provide an informed and interesting overview of learning platforms with key speakers from DfES, Becta, The National College for School Leadership as well as the South West Grid for Learning.
Date: Mon 27/02/2006 - 9am - 2pm
Location: B.A.W.A, Bristol
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Dfes Learning Platforms - Primary - Making IT Personal
Dfes Learning Platforms - Secondary - Making IT Personal
Internet Safety - Issues for Schools - Wiltshire
Safety and security has always been at the heart of the service the South West Grid for Learning provides to schools in the region. It has now pioneered a multi-agency approach to e-safety, ensuring everything is done to protect children from the potential dangers of the Internet and giving schools the confidence to use the Internet as a truly engaging curriculum resource. Wiltshire schools are invited to attend this event hosted by their local authority to learn more. Booking is essential, please email david.wright@swgfl.org.uk.
Date: Thu 23/02/2006 - 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Location: Urchfont Manor, Wiltshire
E-Safety in Schools
SWGfL Learning Platforms Awareness Event, St Mellion Golf & Country Club, Cornwall
This event was aimed at Heads, Senior Management and ICT Co-ordinators at schools within Devon, Cornwall, Plymouth and Torbay Local Authorities and was held at St Mellion Golf and Country Club, Saltash, Plymouth. The focus of the event was Virtual Learning Environments, Managed Learning Environments and how the SWGfL Portal complements these. Guest speakers include Simon Shaw who is the ICT Test Bed Project Leader of Becta (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency).
Date: Fri 11/11/2005 - Half day Event
Location: St Mellion Golf & Country Club, Saltash, Plymouth
Personalised Learning - Vision into Reality
Maximising your use of the SWGfL Portal
Learning Metrics
SWGfL Learning Platforms Awareness Event, Haynes Motor Museum, Yeovil
This event was aimed at Heads, Senior Management and ICT Co-ordinators at schools within Somerset, Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole Local Authorities and was held at Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil. The focus of the event was Virtual Learning Environments, Managed Learning Environments and how the SWGfL Portal complements these. Guest speakers include Simon Shaw who was the ICT Test Bed Project Leader of Becta (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency).
Date: Thu 10/11/2005 - Half Day Event
Location: Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil
Personalised Learning - Vision into Reality
Maximising your use of the SWGfL Portal
Learning Metrics
SWGfL Learning Platforms Awareness Day
The first of the regional Awareness Days targeting all schools within the north of the region, the event was held at Kings Weston House, Bristol on the 28th April 2005. The focus of the event was Virtual Learning Environments and Managed Learning Environments in the context of personalised learning and how the SWGfL Portal complements this.
Date: Tue 05/04/2005 - Half Day Event
Location: Kings Weston House, Bristol
David Hassell - Personalised Learning - Movie Clip
David Hassell - Personalised Learning (.ppt)
Roger Broadie - Learning Metrics (.ppt)
Suzie Willey - Implementing the Portal - Movie Clip