12 - 14 June 2009

Objective/Purpose

English at School 2009 is a weekend event with the overarching theme of ‘Learning and Assessment in Primary Schools’.  The event brings together those involved in policy design and the development of English in the compulsory education sector, from practitioners to policy makers themselves.

Presentations will include case studies from across the globe outlining the positive impact of assessment in the classroom and the successful integration of English language teaching into the primary curriculum.

During the weekend there will be numerous opportunities for networking.  Participants will be able to explore and share knowledge, ideas and experience associated with all aspects of assessment and learning in the compulsory education sector.

Programme

Download the English at School programme (PDF 85Kb)

Venue

The Møller Centre, Cambridge UK

The Møller Centre is a state-of-the art, purpose built conference centre forming part of Churchill College, University of Cambridge.  The Centre provides excellent facilities for the conference and for delegates to network with colleagues from around the world.  For further information visit their website: www.mollercentre.co.uk

Registration

If you would like to attend, please contact the School Sector School@cambridgeESOL.org

The following will be included during the conference:

Friday 12 June 2009
Reception drinks for delegates and partners

Saturday 13 June
Lunch for delegates
Dinner for delegates and partners

Sunday 14 June
Light lunch for delegates

Breakfast will be included in your accommodation package.

Please note that dinner will not be provided on Friday 12 June and lunch will not be included for partners on both days.

How to get to Cambridge

Air
Cambridge has excellent access to all London airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. London Stansted is located just 30 miles south of Cambridge and is accessible by train, coach or road (M11 motorway).

Click on the relevant airport or service below to view information on travel options to and from the airport.
London Heathrow Express
London Gatwick
London Gatwick Express
London Stansted
London Luton
Birmingham
Manchester

By Rail
There are frequent, daily and direct rail services from London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street stations.
More information from National Rail.

By Bus or Coach
National Express operates coach services to Cambridge from major towns and cities throughout the UK and there are frequent coach services from both central London and London airports.

By Taxi
Stansted Airport taxi operator Checkercars has a reservation desk on the international arrivals concourse. Should you wish to book a taxi in advance please contact:

Contact details
Telephone: 0800 747 737 (Freephone UK only), fax: +44 (0)1293 569790 or Email: stansted@checkercars.com.
Website: www.checkercars.com

Alternatively, a courtesy phone is situated in the United Kingdom baggage reclaim hall. Wheelchair accessible cars are available on request.

Getting around Cambridge

Buses
Stagecoach Cambridge services 1, 3 and 7 run frequently between Cambridge rail station and the city centre, and there are a number of other operators. It is also possible to take a taxi from the queue just outside the station.
Stagecoach timetables.

Taxis
Taxi telephone numbers.