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NQT registration forms

ISCtip NQT registration forms now online

Registration forms are now available to download for NQTs beginning induction September 2008. The deadline for registration is Friday 19th September. The 2008-09 ISCtip handbook will be updated once the new induction guidance for September 08 is published by the DCSF.

SEN Conference 2008

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Booking is now open for SEN2008. With a mixture of expert panels and solo presentations, and with leading specialist speakers including Madeleine Portwood(Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist, Durham County Council), Dr Claudine Crane (York University) and Christine Ryan (Chief Inspector, ISI).

Marketing 2008

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Book now for ISC's Marketing Conference which is being held on 5th November 2008. This conference will focus on the importance of improving and adapting marketing activity in the light of the many economic, social and technological changes.