1. Annual
Conference
Wednesday
13th October 2010
SMSC
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education in the
Learning and Skills Sector
Friends Meeting House
173 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BJ
Supported by:
2. Spiritual, Moral, Social and
Cultural Education (SMSC)
Conference
Why you should attend:
The SMSC conference aims to highlight the contribution of spiritual,
moral ,social and cultural education (smsc) to institutional strategic
mission, equality and diversity, inspection, curriculum delivery and
support for students. SMSC education is crucial in preparing young
people as future citizens and employees. Using plenary sessions, round
table discussions and good practice workshops we aim to make SMSC a
key part of learner and employee development.
How your college can benefit:
The conference will provide opportunities for delegates to hear and
discuss with speakers, college managers and students;
♦ the importance of smsc development for students and
institutions
♦ the place of smsc education in the curriculum
♦ smsc and its relationship with other sector priorities including Every
Child Matters, Equality and Diversity, citizenship, staff and student
well-being, and community cohesion.
Who should attend:
This conference is designed for;
College Principals, Governors, Senior Managers, Equality and
Diversity Managers, Curriculum Managers, Student Support and
Tutorial Managers, College Chaplains, Representatives of faith
communities and Delegates from FE stakeholder institutions.
3. Programme
09.30 REGISTRATON AND REFRESHMENTS
10.00 Welcome: Dr Ann Limb (Chair, fbfe)
10.05 Keynote Address: Andrew Stunell, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,
Department for Communities and Local Government.
10.40 Planning & Delivering SMSC: An overview of the LSIS guidance
(Dr. John Wise, Chief Executive, fbfe)
11.10 SMSC—the student experience
(presentation by students from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College)
11.30 REFRESHMENTS
12.00 Round Table discussion: Sponsored by FE Focus
“SMSC in FE - an essential element or a dispensable luxury”
“The round table will feature contributions from the perspectives of faith and
belief communities, Ian Millard, Principal at City of Wolverhampton College and
students”
13.30 LUNCH
14.30 WORKSHOPS:
1. SMSC and Post-16 Citizenship Learning
(Bernadette Joslin/Rob Pope: LSN/LSIS Post 16 Citizenship Support Team)
2. Using the All Faiths and None materials to deliver SMSC education
(Members of the AFAN team)
3. SMSC at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
(discussion led by staff and students from the college)
4. Spiritual and Moral Development within the FE curriculum
(Dr John Breadon, Churches National Advisor for FE)
15.45 Feedback and questions to speakers and workshop leaders
16.00 Closing Remarks from Chair
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY AND REFRESHMENTS
4. Workshops
Please indicate your first and second choices:-
Workshop 1 = SMSC and Post-16 Citizenship Learning
(Bernadette Joslin/Rob Pope: LSN/LSIS Post 16 Citizenship
Support Team)
Workshop 2 = Using the All Faiths and None materials to deliver SMSC
education (Members of the AFAN team)
Workshop 3 = SMSC at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
(discussion led by staff and students from the college)
Workshop 4 = Spiritual and Moral Development within the FE curriculum
(Dr John Breadon, Churches National Advisor for FE)
Name
College / Institution
Job Title
DISCLAIMER:
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE DELEGATES WILL BE ALLOCATED WORKSHOP IN ORDER OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS.
5. Booking Form
BOOKING FEES
Please tick:
Full Delegate Rate = £100.00
fbfe Subscribers = £ 75.00
Supported Fee = £ 50.00
(Chaplains and Charities)
Conference fee includes buffet lunch and all refreshments
Cancellations must be made in writing/email and received by no later than 15 working days before the event date, otherwise the
full fee is payable as a cancellation charge. The full fee will also be payable should the delegate fail to attend the event,
although a substitute delegate will be accepted. Refunds will incur an administration charge of £25.00.
Completed booking forms should be accompanied either by a cheque payable to fbfe or add
your invoice details below:
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6. Reply To
For further information please contact:-
Jennifer Roberts
fbfe
c/o Education Division CO CHAIRS
Church House DR ANN LIMB
Great Smith Street DR HUSNA AHMAD
London
SW1P 3AZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE
DR JOHN WISE
Tel: 020 7898 1529
Fax: 020 7898 1520
DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
Email: info@fbfe.org.uk GURDEV SINGH BAL
JAFAR MIRZA
Website: www.fbfe.org.uk
Charity Reg No: 1126989