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Autumn Conference: Child of Our Time

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We are delighted to offer our partner professionals the opportunity to hear Lord Robert Winston speak at our 2011 Autumn Conference. As one of the most celebrated scientists of our era this is an opportunity not to be missed! During our conference Professor Winston will be exploring two aspects of work with particular pertinence to the educational arena: ‘Child of Our Time’ and ‘What Makes Me, Me.’

‘Child of Our Time’ is a unique 20-year project following 25 children born in 2000 from birth to the age of 20. They come from across the UK from a range of genetic, social, geographical and ethnic backgrounds. Through this landmark piece of research, as the children grow from infancy, through childhood and on to becoming young adults, Professor Winston, and his research team, build up a coherent and scientifically accurate picture of how the genes and the environments of growing children interact to make a fully formed adult. The research sets out to answer many unanswered questions; one of the most important questions that the project is seeking to answer is “Are we born or are we made?”

“‘What Makes Me, Me’ is all about the things that make you individually you, from the shape of your ears and the sound of your voice to the things that really scare you or make you laugh. Your genes, your personality, and your talents are all part of the story. Find out just what makes you, you.” Robert Winston

Taking key messages from these fascinating pieces of work, Robert Winston will explore how we, as educators, can take account of individual differences and positively influence the journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, and that the school experience really does matter!

Childhood: Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer will join Professor Winston at our conference. Sue is a renowned consultant speacialising in child development and literacy. During our conference Sue will be exploring key themes from her work on Toxic Childhood and Detoxing Childhood. Sue will lead part of the day by considering contemporary childhood and the impact of our modern world on individuals. She offers insights into possible solutions to address some of the key concerns for educators.

“The world may have changed beyond recognition in the last three decades, but children haven’t changed at all. For healthy development, they still need the same basic ingredients that have helped lucky children through the ages grow up bright, balanced and fit to face the challenges of adult life.” Sue Palmer

Target Audience

Individual Rate Cost: £195 + VAT per person

Special Group Rate 40+ Cost: £175 + VAT per person (Special rate for pre-paid block bookings of 40+ delegates)

Course Booking Code: AC 2011

Venue: The Celtic Manor Hotel, Newport

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Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer, a former primary headteacher, is an independent writer, presenter and consultant on primary education, notably literacy.

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Robert Winston

Lord Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, a university with one of the strongest international science bases, runs a research programme in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology.

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