1. Healthcare

Education in Finland
Learning From A World
Class System
Venue and Date
Program
Birmingham,
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Thursday the 23rd of April
2015
9:30
Coffee and registration
10:00
Opening of the seminar
10:20
The Finnish Education System
Why this conference - What can we learn from Finnish education system?
Brief overview of the Education system in Finland
Conference Registration
What is it we do that makes us a world class education system?
Aulis Pitkälä, Director General, Finnish National Board of Education
To register for a place at this
very special conference you
should complete the online
form at www.edufin.net .The
price per person is only
£150, inclusive of refreshments and lunch. The cost
has been set low for a
conference of this stature to
allow participants from a
wide variety of settings and
organisations to take part. It
is anticipated there will be
high demand so early
registration is recommended
to secure a place.
Attending this conference
will also give priority to
participants and their
organisations to take part in
small group visits to Finland
later in the year and in the
future to see the Finnish
Education system for
yourselves.
11:15
Education system in the city of Jyväskylä
What kind of regulations do we have at the local level?
The Curriculum at the local level – How are we steering our schools?
Assessment at the local level
How are schools financed locally?
Eino Leisimo, Director of Education in the city of Jyväskylä
12:00
Lunch
13:00
Basic education (Primary age) in Finland
Teachers profession in the basic education
Teacher education – Why are the teachers so skilled and
Why is the profession is so valued?
Everyday life in a Finnish class room
The pupils’ role in learning process
The implementation of the curriculum
The pedagogical basis for basic education
Sari Kontra, Teacher, MaE
13:45
Bookings can only be cancelled by
email to [email protected] .
Cancellation charges are:
Within 20 working days of the date - 25%
Within 10 working days of the date - 50%
Within 5 working days of the date - 100%
Early childhood education in Finland
Teachers profession in early childhood education
Practical level – Everyday life in a Finnish Kindergarten
Children´s role in learning and development process
The implementation of the curriculum
The pedagogical basis for early childhood education.
It is more than OK to play in kindergarten – But why?
Piia Roos, PhD, Teacher of early years
Booking Terms and Conditions
We will send you payment
information / Invoice after your
registration. Price of the
conference is £150 per person.
How our system works locally
Janniina Elo, PhD candidate, Teacher of early years
14:30
A British perspective - and Open Panel Questions
Mike Millman, NAHT West Midlands Regional Secretary
Simon Leigh, School Business and Data Manager
Maria Hall, Assistant Headteacher
15:05
Conference summary
Your chance to visit Finland and see the Finnish Education system
for yourself.
Mike Millman
15:15
Conference closes