External Forces and Trends
Education – A Manifesto for Change
Education is the most important factor determining the future of our children, our economy, our society and ultimately our planet. In our Summer Lecture, Richard Gerver will share his vision of the thinking and processes we must adopt if we are to develop a system that prepares our people for success in a complex and uncertain future.
Bringing together his career as a former award-winning teacher, globally renowned principal, school and university board member and government policy advisor, Richard explains exactly what skills, behaviours and attributes our children need to achieve
success in the modern world.
Speakers
Richard Gerver
Award-winning Speaker, Author and Thinker
Richard Gerver is an award-winning speaker, author and thinker, who began his career in education as Headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In two years, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments – celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government. Richard has since transitioned to the stage where he delivers passionate, and provocative speeches, drawing on his insights from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation.
