Richard Nicholson

Principal of Warwick Schools Foundation

[NCO-GB @ncogb]

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[Connexus @ConnexusEd]

On Monday, our co-founder Max Kelly had the pleasure of speaking at the @FutureFwdHQ conference in Warwick.

Now in its third year, Future Fwd brings together hundreds of delegates from across industry and the education sector to promote innovation and partnership.

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[Connexus @ConnexusEd]

During his presentation, Max discussed the importance of cultivating an ecosystem for achievement and aspirations in our schools, and outlined our ambitious plans at Connexus to connect pupils, teachers and school leaders to talent and expertise across other sectors.

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[Connexus @ConnexusEd]

We would like to extend our thanks to our special advisor and host Richard Nicholson (@Principal_WISF), alongside his team at the Warwick Schools Foundation and all the other speakers, sponsors, partners and delegates.

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[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

Thank you again to this year’s sponsors:

@uniofwarwick
@Noble_and_Eaton
@WarwickCastle
@_bigeducation
@MuddySchools
@Widgit_Software
@MTMconsultingUK
@WCandUC
@FutureFound
@chatsworthschls
@AMCEducation
@bounceforward
Clive Mark

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

🌟 Day 2 of Future Fwd has now come to a close.

We have listened to some truly insightful talks from speakers; observed thought-provoking discussions; and have been enthused by watching delegates come together, united by their desire to improve the provision of education.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

Delighted to have Dr Joanne Ladds from @Noble_and_Eaton, delivering a really exciting and interactive workshop on how learning spaces can be designed to improve cognition, wellbeing and performance.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

Jenny Parkinson-Mills leading a really informative workshop on "How to Use AI Safely and Effectively to Enhance Teaching and Learning".

[Catherine Nyman @CatherineJNyman]

What an inspiring and thought provoking few days! So fortunate to be involved, what a great #ignite24 panel opportunity for the young people... thanks must go to @markashfield, @FutureFwd, Richard Nicholson, Chris Haywood and of course the excellent #FutureFwd team.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

🗣️ Delegates and students are continuing the positive conversations from yesterday during thought-provoking roundtable discussions.

It is great to hear delegates collaborate, but also challenge each other in order to determine which steps can be taken next to make a true impact.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

We conclude this year’s conference as it began; hearing the thoughts of our Founder, @Principal_WISF.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

Stream 4: Singing & Wellbeing for Children & Young People 🧵
Stream Lead: Jeremy Dibb
#FutureFwd

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

🧰 Including the Big 8 toolkit - the first part of which is ‘connecting’; releasing information about yourself in order build a knowing and understanding as a human being, building trust, and establishing a relationship with other people to get them on board with your mission.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

#FutureFwd 2024 has been a whirlwind of inspiration: insightful talks, thought-provoking discussions, and the unifying passion of delegates working to better education. If you missed it, here's a glimpse of what was on offer – full video coming soon!

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

In his closing remarks, Richard reflects on the feedback provided by the roundtable discussions leads, and reminds all delegates that following the positive discussions from the last two days, we must ACT on these discussions if we are to make the impact that we all want to see.

[Dr John Price @WorksopHead]

A great way to start the ‘holiday’ at the #FutureFwd creative conference @WarwickSchool. So many great ideas to support the next generation of young people. Pleasure to meet and listen to so many inspiring speakers @isaschools @HMC_Org @worksopcollege @uniofwarwick @NorthNottsBC

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

🌟 @JamesUffindell and Stephanie Kerr running an interactive session with students, talking about the importance of soft-skills; the ability to build connections and relationships; and the ‘90/30 rule’ - the idea that the first 30 seconds makes up 90% of first impressions.

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

@WarwickSingTown running a fantastic workshop on the numerous benefits of singing, including social, intellectual, and benefits for health.

More generally, they want everyone to know that each and every individual has a gift; their voice.

[Rebecca Ledgard @RebeccaLedgard]

Let’s get children singing again. We @SingPlaygrounds @singingmed spent the day with Graham Welch at the @FutureFwdHQ conference remembering the @SingUpTweets days, being reminded of his research showing why singing is SO good for children, primary schools, and just everyone…

[Future Fwd @FutureFwdHQ]

David Harkin, CEO at @8billionideas helping us close day one with a fantastic talk on his hopes for the future of education, and how his company specialise in equipping students with the skills and belief required to change the world. #FutureFwd