Professor Mick Waters

This session will outline the Open School concept and how it is working in 27 secondary schools across England and Wales. What is causing the rises in attendance and engagement?

About the speaker

A former head teacher, Mick Waters works closely with teachers and leaders in schools, MATs and local authorities to support the development of teaching approaches and curriculum to ensure the best learning outcomes for children. For some years he was Director of Curriculum for England, based at the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and before that held the post of Chief Education Officer for the City of Manchester. He is also invited to work at a policy level with government in different parts of the world.