Next year the group will visit the European Parliament, European Commission, and Council of the European Union, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, UK Permanent Representation to the E.U., Council of Europe, BBC Brussels with planned visits to other institutions of international cooperation.

Travel will be by Eurostar from St Pancras and accommodation will be in the 4* Hotel Carrefour de l’Europe which is in the centre of Brussels. The cost for those in shared accommodation will be £225 and for those in single accommodation will be £345. Arrangements can be made for those who wish to stay Friday and Saturday nights and return on Sunday. There are 30 places available for the Study Tour and priority will be given to UK serving teachers and lecturers and also students in UK universities. Bursaries from the Financial Times may be available for Student Teachers.

For more information or to reserve a place contact Antony Frost: a_j_frost@yahoo.com.

When?

Monday 22nd April 2013 – Primary day

Tuesday 23rd April 2013 – Primary day

Thursday 25th April 2013 – Secondary day

For whom?

For primary and secondary staff. There’s 25 spaces available on each day.

What?

The day will include ideas and resources to:

Make school council meetings more action-focused.

Run great school council elections

Support your school council, and not lead it

Help school councillors to represent their class, and take on certain roles

Share ideas and good practice.

Understand the latest research into student voice, from our recent project with the Children’s Commissioner

Create a clear action plan for you when you get back to school.

A one day Professional Development Event for Teachers

The conference will help you to:

- Increase your knowledge about the European Union and the role of the European Parliament.

- Engage with European Parliament representatives.

- Participate in workshops using the resources: “The European Parliament: What’s That?” and “Crisis Point”.

- Expand your portfolio of classroom activities and share your ideas with others to enhance the citizenship curriculum for your 11-16 year old students.

Who should attend?

Teachers involved in teaching about the EU and Citizenship: Classroom teachers, subject leaders, subject advisers, teacher training tutors, trainee teachers who work at an educational establishment in the London region.

Cost

The conference is free of charge. Delegates are able to claim a contribution towards travel expenses (subject to terms and conditions).

Register now.

This conference will bring together politicians, policy-makers, educationalists, academics from a range of disciplines, and other interested parties to present and discuss multi-disciplinary research concerning the politics of history, education and identity in the UK.

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