Disability Equality in English Primary Schools (DEEPS) end-of-project
conference
15 September 2009 | 10am to 4.30pm |
Venue: Weetwood Hall, University of Leeds.
The aim of this conference is to introduce and discuss the findings of the
DEEPS Project (summaries of our findings are available on our website).
This project has explored the following.
* The extent and nature of teaching about disability (and the lives of
disabled people) taking place within English primary schools.
* What, if any, challenges schools and teachers face when seeking to
promote positive attitudes towards disabled people amongst non-disabled
children.
* Primary-age non-disabled children's knowledge about and attitudes
towards disability and the lives of disabled people.
If you are interested in this project and subject area, then we would value
your thoughts and feedback on our findings.
The conference will include a keynote speech by Professor Colin Barnes
(University of Leeds):
http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/about/staff/barnes.php
Further presentations will be given by organisations of disabled people who
undertake work with schools.
This event is FREE to attend. Lunch will be provided.
The venue is accessible to wheelchair users.
Please contact Angharad Beckett (Tel: 0113 3434409 or email:
[log in to unmask]) if you would like to book a place at this event.
Places are limited, so please let us know asap if you would like to attend.
* Conference poster
http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/assets/files/research/deeps/deeps-
conference-poster.pdf
* The DEEPS project
http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/research/projects/deeps
Location Details
Weetwood Hall, Otley Road, Far Headingley, Leeds LS16 5PS.
For maps and direction to the location, please visit Weetwood Hall Conference
Centre and Hotel website: http://www.weetwood.co.uk/.
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Dr Angharad Beckett,
Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy,
School of Sociology and Social Policy,
University of Leeds,
LEEDS,
LS2 9JT,
UK.
Telephone: 0113 3434409
Staff Website: http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/about/staff/beckett.php
DEEPS Project Website:
http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/research/projects/deeps/
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