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July 2021

Catch up with the ConnectED: Remote Learning Conference sessions

The first King Edward VI Schools’ Conference, ConnectED, took place from 21 June to 1 July.

There were eight online sessions about different aspects of remote learning, led by teams from across our schools working together.

You can catch up or watch again by following the links to the recordings of the webinars below, and there are also linked resources for some of the topics.

“I really have been impressed with the variety of the sessions on offer and the collaborative approach to the planning element of the online provision of this conference.” Conference survey respondent

The organising team thank all the panellists, and everyone who attended or watches later, for being part of this collaborative event.


Watch the Conference Launch and keynote from Jodh Dhesi	Our Chief Executive Officer, Jodh Dhesi, spoke about the historical importance of the Covid-19 pandemic and shared insights from around the world on its impact on the future of education	“Short and sweet so a really brief overview, but useful none the less.”
Watch the Assessment and Feedback recording Summary of the panellists' top tips and resources	Colleagues from four schools: Camp Hill Boys, Five Ways, Handsworth Grammar, and King Edward’s School, covered effective assessment and feedback, with an array of ideas and tips presented	“Very informative, good ideas”
Watch the Delivering quality learning and provision for SEND students recording SEND presentation from the session	Session led by colleagues from Handsworth Grammar, Handsworth Wood, and Northfield on supporting our SEND students, presenting case studies, plus numerous tips and suggestions	“Really interesting, thank you.”
Watch the Curriculum Planning and delivery recording Curriculum presentation from the session	Colleagues from Aston, King Edward’s High School, and KESH discussing learning from planning and delivering the curriculum remotely in a session that challenges thinking, language and practice	“Thank you for the opportunity to hear some refreshing ideas.”
Watch the Challenging the More Able recording More Able presentation from the session	Camp Hill Girls, Five Ways, and Handsworth Girls providing examples, suggestions and reflections on effectively challenging the more able remotely	“A thought-provoking session”
Watch the Pastoral Care and Safeguarding recording	Aston and Balaam Wood covered the changes and challenges for pastoral care in their schools over the lockdowns and on returning to school	“Thank you... for collating all the information and giving a thorough account.”
Watch the Engaging Parents recording	Camp Hill Boys, Handsworth Girls, and KESH discussing keeping parents engaged with a comprehensive exchange about their experiences and take aways	“Peer practice exchange format worked well for the discussion”
Watch the Staff and Student Wellbeing recording Wellbeing presentation from the session	Balaam Wood, Camp Hill Girls, and Northfield present on how their schools rose to the challenge of supporting staff and student wellbeing during the lockdowns and the learning that has resulted	“It was an impressive presentation from all schools. Thank you.”