A unique music programme drawing on musical cultures from all over the world, combined with techniques from Music Therapy and elements of Sound Therapy practice, that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and wellbeing and enable pupils to actively create their own mindful music to help relieve stress and improve wellbeing. Benefits include boosting the immune system, helping to release mood-enhancing endorphins, promoting greater levels of energy and enthusiasm, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. All these things help learners and teachers alike become better prepared for the problems presented and grasp the opportunities in a post Covid world. During practical music-making sessions, teachers and pupils experience using music from a range of cultures around the world, that help students relax, become mindful and promote wellbeing. The music sessions are inclusive, accessible to all, non-religious, with no belief system required and do not require any previous musical experience.

Language : English

Topic : Music / Performing Arts / Sports

Why, what and how should we support school leaders?

In this session, chaired by Dr Helen Wright, the panellists will consider how school leaders can best be supported to do their most amazing work. Areas covered will include:

·       What does a school leader actually do, and why do they need to be supported?

·       The power of personal and professional coaching for leaders

·       The future of school leadership

Language : English

Topic : Leadership and Management

Evidence-based special education-related training to support staff who work with students with exceptionalities to create better opportunities to lead choice-filled lives.

Language : English

Topic : SEN / Gifted & Talented

This talk explores the available evidence in the debate about the role of social media on mental well being

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

The value for schools of promoting health and wellbeing as an integral part of a school effectiveness strategy, and to highlight the important contribution of a whole-school approach. Pupils with better health and wellbeing are likely to achieve better outcomes.

Language : English

Topic : Leadership and Management

There is no clear definition for Wellbeing, however an early attempt to define “Wellbeing” by Bradburn (1969) was by “studying the psychological reactions of people in their daily lives and how they cope with the daily difficulties”, as well as referring to the wellbeing as “happiness”.

But what is the importance of the “Wellbeing” in the Early years and what is the relation between the “Inclusion & Wellbeing”.

Join my talk about “Wellbeing & Inclusion in the Early Years” to discuss more about it.

Language : English

Topic : Early Years

The session will summarise the ways in which the Wellington College family of schools has developed a Wellbeing curriculum for all age groups which began with the pioneering initiative in the original 13 to 18 year old boarding school in the South East of England. As well as describing the implementation of approaches such as the Leuven Scales, PEEC and our home grown Chinese/English bilingual version, the talk will outline the key features for success plus what has had to be changed and still needs further development. An opportunity for any questions and further networking will also be available.

Language : English

Topic : Early Years

Join Mark as he addresses stress in schools, something that is recognised by many staff globally. At the Free Spirit Collective, we are passionate about improving wellbeing provision for the whole community. Teacher wellbeing directly impacts student wellbeing, reduction of stress and the avoidance of burnout is paramount.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

One of the most important aspects of creating a successful future is having a well thought out plan. This workshop originally was designed for graduating students, but is now also used for faculty and parents as well. We work together to discuss the idea of a 5 year plan, identify some challenges and design a plan that will allow participants to feel direct ownership of their future.

Language : English

Topic : Leadership and Management

The effects of carbon dioxide and methane are widely spread all over the world and their spread causes many health damages and air pollution. temperature, Antarctica is very vulnerable to melting in the coming years, and this is one of the biggest problems that the climate may face.  We can limit its spread by censoring fossil fuel companies so that there is no leakage and emissions of methane, it harm is greater than carbon dioxide, I have done extensive research on this harm caused by methane and found that methane is spreading as a result of human activities related to agriculture production and distribution of oil and gas, etc. Emissions are expected to continue to increase by 2030 if immediate action is not taken and a solution is found. We have to limit its emission to reduce respiratory diseases and those emitted by them, emitted from engines and hydrocarbon fumes due to the combustion of methane, which can be dangerous just to be inhaled by the body, on the other hand, inhaling

Language : English

Topic : Learning Environment

I'm going to share some school practices that make science really fun for students and teachers. I will describe, in detail, all the events that we participated in such as: Earth Day, Habitat Day, World Water Day, Recycled Fashion Show, Collecting Bottle initiative and many more amazing in class and outdoor activities. It made a big difference for our science department and boosted students' attainment progress which was reflected on their international assessments.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

Staff well-being has never been more important. Having a healthy team is important to the entire education system, including the well-being and mental health of learners. It should be a central part of a more holistic school approach to mental health. This session offers ideas and strategies on how to implement practices to help improve staff well-being in schools.

Learning Outcomes:

 • The context within which staff stress or unhappiness may develop and how to address it

• Spotting signs of stress in staff

 • Practical ideas to implement in school

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

A look at how influences from outside the classroom are affecting the curriculum inside one. With student performances.

Language : English

Topic : Music / Performing Arts / Sports

I would like to propose leading a panel discussion with educators from diverse settings which addresses the following questions:

- Introduction: an overview of how you are currently facilitating a connection to nature in your setting.

- What predictions do you have for COP28? How will this impact education?

- How has you setting overcome challenges to connecting your students to nature? What advice could you give to others?

- What strategies have you seen in other countries? How could the UAE continue to innovate in this area?

Language : English

Topic : Early Years

In 2021, Spinneys launched the region’s first comprehensive healthy eating and sustainable food program for children. The fun educational program, called Farm to Table, shows children how food is produced both locally and internationally, and its journey to the dinner table. The program will also encourage healthier, more sustainable diets for children and their families. Research shows that a core part of achieving sustainability is fostering a deeper, more critical connection between people, food and the environment. Spinneys wants communities asking questions about their food and engaging in a dialogue about the future of food sustainability in the UAE. Spinneys will provide an overview of the program, achievements to date and the ways in which schools, families and communities can get involved.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

Developing social competence and resilience in students and catching up and accelerating learning continue to be key concerns for stakeholders globally, as we emerge out of the pandemic. In this session, we present evidence-based best practices as well as pedagogical innovations and testimonials from educators about accelerating student well-being and learning. Participants will use a framework to adapt their own practices to accelerate student wellbeing and learning.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

This talk is for headteachers, assistant headteachers, principals, Heads of Sixth Form, Career Guidance Advisers and Counsellors, Form Tutors, PSHEE Teachers, and any member of staff, who works with students when they are choosing their subject options/ their third level course for their future career path. I will go through 8 key factors that you can share and discuss with students to help guide them at this important and often daunting time.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing

When schools allow children to take the lead in the journey we call education, the skills for tomorrow are cultivated and the leaders of tomorrow are born.

Language : English

Topic : Early Years

The purpose of this study is to investigate what extinct secondary school teachers use effective intervention to accommodate students with dyslexia in the regular classroom and the challenges they could face. The study also offers insight into the obstacles secondary school students with dyslexia may confront and how the barriers can be resolved.

Language : English

Topic : SEN / Gifted & Talented

Before social media started in the early 2000s, the job of a content creator was unheard of. But today, it is highly in-demand thanks to the massive migration of communication and entertainment, even school and work to the digital plane. We are indeed seeing the advent of the content economy or the creator economy. It is defined as the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of digital content products and services. The Global Digital Content Creation Market size was estimated to be US$ 11 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach US$ 38.2 billion by 2030. This brings us to an important question; how do we turn our content-consuming kids into content creators? My talk will explore ways to innovate teaching and learning to focus on a broad range of creative skill-building pathways to train children and the youth to thrive in the world of creators. They say, CONTENT IS KING, but we must empower our kids to rule over it!

Language : English

Topic : Leadership and Management

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the use of techniques and principles derived from the study of behaviour to bring about meaningful and positive behavioural change. It can be used to teach an array of functional skills, including school related skills. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities often learn differently than their typically developing peers. Applied Behaviour Analysis techniques strive to address the mismatches between the learner and their environment. We will discuss how to practically implement and use the principles of ABA in the classroom setting to address the mismatches that may occur.

Language : English

Topic : SEN / Gifted & Talented

Join Dominic from The Free Spirit Collective, Dubai based psychology and wellbeing centre as he shares the purpose of Mind Masters and Mind Mastery. Aimed at both primary and secondary learners, this informative session shares how mindfulness and wellbeing interventions can support those who need it when it comes to barriers to learning such as lack of motivation or the emotional impact of COVID restrictions on learning over the last two years.

Language : English

Topic : Wellbeing