Welsh teachers invited to conference on improving pupil performance

Secondary school teachers from across Wales are invited to a conference on how data can help improve pupil performance.

Cowbridge based education data specialists FFT has announced its first two conferences to be held in Wales for secondary school teachers.

The Aspire to Achieve conferences, held in association with Skyrocket Training, are taking place on Tuesday 17 November in Cardiff and Thursday 19 November in Llandudno.

Delegates will have the chance to get to grips with FFT's brand new data tool for schools and local authorities - FFT Aspire which will be launched in Wales this summer.

Paul Charman, director of FFT, says: "We are delighted to be working with Skyrocket Training to hold our first conferences in Wales. It's an exciting time at FFT with the launch of FFT Aspire in Wales, and we are looking forward to showcasing the new system whilst providing schools an excellent opportunity to learn, network and share best practice."

The Aspire to Achieve conference costs £149 per delegate, or £199 for two delegates from the same school, and is suitable for secondary school teachers, in particular head teachers and senior leaders, subject and department heads, data managers and governors.

To book or to receive more information on the Aspire to Achieve Conference please email events@fft.org.uk or visit www.fft.org.uk

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For media enquiries please contact FFT Media Officer Sasha Mansworth at sasha.mansworth@fft.org.uk or on 07947 615500.

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About FFT

FFT provides data and analyses to schools and LAs in England and Wales, enabling teachers to inform the setting of ambitious and aspirational targets for students. By analysing pupil results and pupil progress, school leaders have access to insightful data to support school improvement and self-evaluation. FFT has also managed the National Pupil Database for the Department for Education since 2004 and has contracts with the Welsh Government to process data and calculate value added progress indicators for all pupils and schools. For more information visit www.fft.org.ukFollow FFT on Twitter @FFTEdu