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About the Presentation

  • Room: Manchester Suite
  • Time: 3:30 pm
  • Keynote Presentation

Be More Toddler - A Leadership Education from our little learners

The narrative around leadership still needs to change. After reading scores of leadership books in an attempt to find a voice which resonated, Emma Turner realised that the bulk of advice did not take into account trying to balance a busy life parenting three children under five as well as working in a senior leadership role as a headteacher.

This session takes a practical, humorous and unique perspective on the leadership narrative by looking at leadership through the eyes of what we notice about toddlers and human development. Drawing on deep leadership thinking allied with a levity and lightness of touch, it is packed with real examples of what works, as well as reassurance that leadership is extremely do-able for many of us. This session aims to demystify key leadership behaviours; encourage us all to believe we can be leaders in life and at work; and to, ‘Be More Toddler’.

About the Speaker

Emma Turner has served in primary education for 28 years. Alongside teaching, headship and leadership, she has been a consultant for the national strategies; trust research and CPD lead across 15 Leicestershire primary schools; and deputy director of education for a West Midlands trust across 18 primary schools. She currently provides independent consultancy and training for schools, authorities and trusts worldwide.

Emma has written six previous bestselling books on education focusing on curriculum, cognitive science and education leadership. She co-hosts the popular international education Podcast “Mind the Gap” with Tom Sherrington and regularly guest lectures at national and international events focusing on leadership, staff development, flexible working, cognitive science, research informed practice and curriculum design.
Emma is an experienced advisor, educational trainer and provides CPD, INSET and advisory support both nationally and internationally.

Emma is also a Co-chair of governors in a local Leicestershire primary school; Department for Education specialist advisory board member; advisory board member for the global equality collective. and Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching.

Emma Turner

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  • Emma Turner

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