Brighton & Hove Virtual School Education Conference 2024

This summer's education conference is aimed at headteachers, designated teachers, governors and other education and social care colleagues working with young people in care/previously in care or with a social worker, and will feature:

• Marc Rowlands - Through his involvement in research and work with numerous authorities, multi academy trusts the DFE and over 500 schools, Marc has become an expert in supporting the education of disadvantaged children. Through the advocation of evidence based, interventions, high expectations and quality learning, he will show how with real relationships and genuine belief, this cohort of young people can thrive.

• Ric Flo - Rap artist, Visual Media artist, and a care leaver. Ric will share his journey to becoming a successful recording artist and graphic designer. It will be infused with live music performance, photography and artwork from his growth as a care leaver and an artist.

• Aisha Thomas - Founder and Education Consultant at Representation Matters, anti racist education author and TedX speaker, Aisha will be delivering an engaging and immersive talk with practical takeaways covering: core beliefs & values, and understanding of self; racial bias in education, exploring curriculum; intersectionality through the lens of race for young people.

• Cardinal Newman School & Kit Messenger - An update from Cardinal Newman, Kit Messenger and some primary schools on their journey to a non-punitive, relationship based coaching model of learning in school.

• Care Leaver's Reflections - A care leaver talks to us about their experiences of education whilst in care.

• Care to Dance, AudiActive & online art exhibition - A dance performance from Care to Dance- an inclusive dance programme commissioned by the Virtual School for children and young people in care. We will also be exhibiting some of our young people's wonderful pieces of art work and will hear music from AudioActive, a local a non-profit organisation that creates social change through music and develops emerging talent.

More information can be found in the attached / embedded flyers. We hope to see you there!