ITT Conference - January 2023

Our vision is to educate the educators of the future.

January ITT Conference St. Giles Hotel, January 11th, 2023

9.15 – 10.00

Arrivals and registration

10.00 – 10.10

Conference Welcome

Tracey Maloney, Curriculum Director

10.10 – 10:30

Wellbeing Update

Helen Gregory, Wellbeing Director

10.30 – 11.50

Voice and Presence

(See page 2 for further info.)

Janet Shell, Talking Voice,

author of Talking Teachers: A Classroom Survival Guide

11.50 – 12.05

Break

12.05 – 12.45

Pastoral check in and update on your Second School Placement with your phase/subject lead.

Shanti Chahal Vicki Cann Ashleigh Bruce Charlotte Fell Joanna Igoe Juliet Searle

12.45 – 1.25

Lunch

Catered by St Giles Hotel

1.30 – 3.30

An Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hannah Wilson, Leadership Development consultant and Co-Editor of

(See page 3 for further info.)

Diverse Educators: A Manifesto

Please note, attendees must complete registration upon arrival. Catering will be provided during the lunch break.

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Guest Speaker Sessions:

‘A Voice Fit for Purpose’

10.30 – 11.50

Janet Shell, Founder of Talking Voice, author of

Talking Teachers: A Classroom Survival Guide

Janet Shell is a qualified teacher who retrained after 5 years to become a professional singer. During the last 15 years, Janet has brought together her knowledge of being in the classroom, with her understanding around the voice and performance, and delivers practical, thought provoking and humorous sessions to help teachers understand how to take their communication skills to the next level. She is author of the book Talking Teachers: A classroom survival guide Session Outline: During the session active participation will be required and there will be group activities alongside some power point input • • • • • • • •

Find out the messages you unconsciously give out with your voice use Introduction of the 6 universal voice qualities An opportunity to play vocally and discover your wider vocal palate Learning what impacts efficient voice production Discover the vocal exercises which come from speech therapy to aid vocal recovery and support development of voice How to project safely and moderate tone to be inclusive and inviting Discover how your communication skills are multi -faceted An opportunity to see vocal cords in action and ask any burning questions!

Session Outcomes: • • •

To create increased and specific awareness of professional level voice function and current voice use To increase confidence in use of voice and body language within the classroom environment to create improved outcomes for student participation To develop understanding of the value of warming up the voice and the use of specific exercises going forward

Further info:

Talking Voice: https://www.talkingvoice.net/ Janet Shell: https://janetshell.co.uk/

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‘An Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’

13.30 – 15.30 Hannah Wilson, Leadership Development consultant,

Co-Editor of Diverse Educators: A Manifesto

Hannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant, coach and trainer. She is the CoFounder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Co-Editor of Diverse Educators: A Manifesto. Find out more about the services, resources and training that she and the Diverse Educators team provider here: www.diverseeducators.co.uk Session Outcomes: ●

To grow consciousness of our own identities and the lived experience of others.

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To build confidence in being comfortable with the uncomfortable, in doing the inner work before the outer work.

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To develop competence in showing up, standing up and speaking out, as inclusive allies.

Session Outline: In this workshop there will be opportunities to: • • • • •

Develop an understanding of key DEI concepts and language Explore our power, privilege and ‘blind’ spots Prepare for courageous conversations Create inclusive learning environments Represent diverse role models in our curriculum