Primary School Head Teachers Conference

The Tony Little Centre (CIRL), Eton Admissions and Eton Connect were proud to host primary and prep school leaders at the inaugural Primary Heads Teaching & Learning Workshop at Dorney Lake on Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Attendees heard from leading researchers in the fields of evidence-based pedagogy, character education and cognitive neuroscience, learned more about Eton’s New Foundation Scholarship, Primary School Collections visits and the Eton Connect programme. The event concluded with a lively group discussion workshop around all topics. Attendees left feeling more informed about engaging with Eton Connect and CIRL and felt enriched by the talks and discussions. 

The creation of a yearly Primary Heads Teaching & Learning Workshop brings Eton College into close conversation with local primary schools. Through this event, the aim is to share knowledge of our existing partnership and bursary programmes, as well as, hear how we can work together to create future learning opportunities for pupils and teachers. Attendees left feeling more informed about engaging with Eton Connect and CIRL and felt enriched by the talks and discussions.

Impact

“I think that shared opportunities to talk about curriculum and teaching and learning benefit staff at all levels.” - Hilltop First School, Mrs Bima 

 “Great venue, very welcoming, current and relevant to all - Thank you.”  - Eton Porny C of E First School, Ms Russell 

Pupil Involvement

33 Senior School Leaders.
24 local Primary Schools Represented.
2 local Prep School Heads Represented.  
69% attendees had not engaged with Eton College before.
100% attendees agreed the talks were relevant to their role at school.