Afterschool Study Visit in London

Posted by on June 9, 2006

Afterschool Study Visit

July 8 ? 15, 2006 London, England

Big Picture, in partnership with NJSACC, is running a unique international study visit to the UK.

This opportunity is designed specifically for afterschool leaders, policy makers, directors and practitioners from the US.

The week will consist of a mixture of presentations, visits to schools & children?s centers in London and meetings with leading afterschool, extended elementary, middle and high school and early childhood (infants to aged 4) center policy makers and practitioners from across the UK. Based in the heart of London, at historic Greenwich, you will also have the opportunity to take part in arranged cultural visits and have free time to explore all that London has to offer.

Program
The program will center on a series of hosted visits to schools, children?s centers and other afterschool settings.

Topics will include:
? Afterschool developments in the UK ? policy and practice
? Schools of the future ? innovative designs and learning environments
? Full service ?extended? schooling
? Children?s centers and Pre-School Child Care
? Healthy schools and breakfast clubs
? Cultural arts partnerships in London
? Exchange and dialogue among study visit participants

To find out more about the Afterschool Study Visit, contact Big Picture at studyvisit@bigpictureconsultancy.com.

http://www.njsacc.org/training.html