It is essential that schools use a range of strategies to raise the  achievement of both individual and groups of pupils. The  achievement of different groups of pupils has a high profile in  OfSTED inspections and is a key factor in judging progress in  lessons and over time.
  
  This one day national conference brings together professionals  and practitioners who are already addressing successfully the  issues of supporting and raising the achievement of different  groups of pupils.
  
  There will be two keynote addresses. The first will be presented  by Sir William Atkinson, Headteacher of Phoenix High School,  London which OfSTED rated as "a remarkable school" and  which "continues to transform the life chances of both pupils  and their families". The second keynote presentation will be  made by Janet Thompson HMI who is OfSTED's National  Adviser for learning difficulties and/or disabilities. 
  
  Each delegate has a choice of THREE, from the FIVE available seminars - Please note choice on SPECIAL REQUESTS section of booking.