What's making the news this month?

Last Year's Programme - nearly 1500 colleagues attended IPD courses last year. 92% of delegates rated events as either 'very good' or 'excellent'. Events took place across the UK, including a new event in Scotland for Heads of Departments. New Events for Junior Schools in response to demand, IPD is offering two new events for Junior School colleagues this year. IPD01 'Conference for Directors of Studies', will address value added, assessment for learning, transition issues, broadening the curriculum and leadership styles. IPD's 'Preparing for Headship' event in March 2008 will be held at Ashville College and will look at team roles and dealing with key constituencies. Conference for Academic Deputies/Directors of Studies after a seven-year sojourn in Europe, this very popular event returns to the UK this year. The Conference will be based at the Carton Hotel, Edinburgh, and has been brought back to term time (15-17 November). COBISEC members have been encouraged to send representatives to preserve the European flavour of past events. ISPDS IPD now offers a team of 17 consultants who can provide on-site training and consultancy. See the ISPDS section of the website for full listings and details about how to book. More for middle and senior leaders In response to growing demand, IPD will now be offering additional events for those aspiring to lead academic departments and those who are more experienced. In addition, more events are offered for those preparing for senior leadership. One of each of these very popular events will now be offered in each school term and in different locations around the UK. Separate events for middle and senior leaders will also be offered in Ireland (Dublin) and Scotland (Glenalmond).