E-ACT Ideas Assessment & Data Leaders Conference

Uniting Expertise: The Power of Collective Intelligence

This one-day conference, is designed for Data, Assessment and School Improvement Leaders from UK schools, multi-academy trusts, and colleges. It champions the idea that shared knowledge and collaborative practice are essential for maximizing the impact of data and assessment.

The conference will explore how harnessing the collective intelligence of education professionals can drive school improvement, featuring leading voices discussing cutting-edge themes around AI, Assessment, Curriculum, and School Improvement. "Uniting Expertise" will also showcase emerging talent and practical innovations from practitioners, providing delegates with the knowledge, strategies, and connections to foster collaboration, break down silos, and leverage data and assessment for impactful school improvement.

Key Highlights:

• Morning Session: Exploring the Power of Collective Intelligence
• Afternoon Session: Deliberately Coherent: Curriculum, Assessment and Data

• Conference cost: None - this is a free event!

Target audience:

• School, MAT and college leaders of Assessment, Data and School Improvement

Agenda

09:30 - 10:00: Registration & Networking (Tea/Coffee provided)

10:00 - 10:30: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Welcome address emphasizing the power of collective intelligence in education and setting the stage for the day's exploration of data and assessment coherence and collaborative practice.

10:30 - 11:15: Keynote 1: Fostering a collaborative partnership between humans and machines

A leading expert explores how AI can augment, not replace, human expertise in assessment, analysis and school improvement, focusing on collaborative partnerships between humans and machines.

BREAK 11.15 to 11.30

11:30 - 11.50: Spotlight 1: Collaboration not competition

A practitioner-led presentation showcasing how schools in the North East of England are working together in matters of data leadership, including practical examples and actionable strategies.

11:50 - 12.15: Reflective conversations: now and next for data leadership maturity

12:15 – 13.00: Lunch & Networking

13.00 - 13:45: Keynote 2: Data-Informed Decisions - making the case for curriculum and assessment alignment

An expert-led presentation exploring culture of shared data analysis and collaborative curriculum development, highlighting practical examples and actionable strategies.

13:45-14.15: Reflections and recap

14:15 – 14.40: Spotlight 2: Creating a Unified Data and Assessment Strategy for Whole-School improvement

A practitioner-led presentation showcasing an impactful unified approach to Data and Assessment Strategy across an East Midlands MAT.

Break 14.40- 14:55

14:55 - 15:40: Panel Discussion: Data and Assessment as a Collective Endeavour

A thought-provoking discussion on the potential of collaborative assessment design practices and methodologies, hearing from education leaders from across the UK. Sharing practical tips and strategies for fostering collaboration, distributed leadership, and shared ownership.

15:40 - 15:55: Closing Remarks

A brief summary of key takeaways from the conference and a call to action for delegates to build and participate in learning communities, sharing expertise and insights. Invitation to join for further networking and informal discussion.

16:00 - 18:00: Drinks Reception

Further information

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External booking only, E-ACT staff to book via Kay Shepherd.