Dear Colleagues
 
Read Times Higher Education (THE) 10-16 January 2008? Remember the front 
cover? 
 
Get another perspective on this topical issue - come and join us 
for 'Solutions for Success' and see at first hand superb examples of the 
school sector and the university sector working together collaboratively, 
productively and to great mutual benefit.
 
 This is a real professional development opportunity for both school staff 
and university staff - with longer-term, 'partnering up' opportunities. 
Remember the repeated ministerial statements of the last few months about 
how every secondary school should have a university partner? Come and see 
the range of partnerships which can be developed.
 
Our forthcoming national conference brings university managers, 
admissions, academic and school liaison staff together with secondary 
school leaders and subject specialists. This is the perfect opportunity 
for you to gain insights into:
 
 - The new Extended Project  - we know that university staff want to know 
more about the skills and knowledge that the EP will develop in applicants
 - Partnership working between university subject staff and school subject 
staff - inspiring examples for the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, 
Engineering,History, Languages
 - Findings of the DCSF funded national research project, led by the 1994 
Group of universities, into HE and Diplomas
 - Critical thinking throughout the school - yes, it is being taught
- Gifted and Talented: a vision for the future from Dr Geoff Parks
 - IAG in schools, guidance for HE advisers
 - How a university can work with an academy to mutual benefit
 
 And they are just a few of the electives! Please see attached draft 
programme and breakout sheet.
 
Plenary sessions will include keynotes from the Brian Lightman, President, 
Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), Director-General of the 
Russell Group,  Dr Wendy Piatt, the HE Diploma Champion, Professor Deian 
Hopkin, Mary Curnock Cook, Director of Qualifications and Skills, QCA, 
Michael Naisbitt, Chair of the SSAT Higher Education Headteacher Steering 
Group and Head of Carlton-le-Willows School, Nottingham, Anthony McClaran, 
Chief Executive, UCAS....

Please note: we welcome enquiries for the exhibition – if you would be 
interested in exhibiting please contact Shakira Taylor on 0207 802 2357.
 
To find out more and to book your place, go to www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk 
and click on Community on the left hand side and then on forthcoming 
events. You will see how much the programme offers you.

Our affiliated HEIs can book online at a £395, non-affiliates pay £450 and 
book by telephone on Charlotte Rayner Brown on 020 7802 0786.
 
 Join us at Nottingham Crowne Plaza Hotel 12 /13 March 2008!