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Question Time Special: Career-Focused Education and the future of skills (11.00-11.40) - Pearson Venue 1

Today’s parents want their children to leave education with a flexibleskill set for success in a changing career landscape. And they’re worried the current system doesn’t achieve that. Would combining academic and skills-based learning better equip young people for the future? Join our expert panel of employers, policymakers, learners and educators to debate learning not just for today’s jobs, but for tomorrow’s careers.

Workshop: Career-Focused Education: Turning policy into reality (14.15-14.55) - Concert Room

Keynote Session: Making the grade in life: committing to mental health and wellbeing in school (10.10-10.50) - Pearson Venue 1

1 in 8 UK children and young people suffer from a mental health disorder*; 3 out of every 4 young people experiencing mental health problems don’t receive treatment. In an ever-changing world of mounting pressures, how can learners – and educators – attain happiness and success in life, and in their careers? Join our experts to explore their findings on the importance of mental health and wellbeing in education.

Workshop: Mental health in schools (12.20–13.00) - Mandarin 1
 

Keynote Session: A broad and balanced curriculum - do we need to choose between knowledge & skills? (10.10-10.50) - Pearson Venue 1.

Experts say a broad and balanced curriculum is best for education – its leaders, teachers and crucially, learners. But what does that look like in practice? Come and explore how to build a broad and balanced curriculum, and the role of skills and knowledge in a rounded education. Our expert panel will also explore how the right curriculum can encourage better mental health and wellbeing, which leads to better outcomes and opportunities in life.

Workshop: A Broad and Balanced Curriculum - Making it work for you. (12.20-13.00) - Mandarin 1.

Keynote Session: Leading by example: ethical innovation and AI in education (11.00-11.40) - Pearson Venue 1.

How do we ensure that the education community rejects the ethical vacuum of commercial AI development? How can we make education a “better” example, of how to apply AI in ways that are both ethical and innovative? The panel will discuss these questions and share the work planned by the Institute for Ethical AI in Education.

Workshop: What does ethical AI in education mean to you? (14.15-14.55) - Mandarin 1.

Workshop: Introduction to Mindfulness (11.00-11.40) - Mandarin 1 Thursday.