Join Katharine Birbalsingh, Chair of the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, for a fireside chat on leadership, school culture, and social mobility.
Get practical insights on shaping education success, with takeaways relevant to both global and local contexts.
Fireside Chat Topics
Planned questions for Katharine Birbalsingh will focus on:
• Educational Leadership: How values-based leadership can drive high standards.
• Behaviour and Culture: Lessons from building a strong school ethos.
• Social Mobility: How education can open doors for disadvantaged communities.
• Parental and Community Engagement: How stakeholders can work together for
student success.
• Global Perspectives: Insights relevant to China's rapidly developing education
landscape.
Agenda
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Welcome Remarks
Will Sung, Vice-Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce, South China
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Fireside Chat with Katharine Birbalsingh
Birbalsingh KatharineHosted by Dr Michael Jones, Chair of the Education Working Group
• Format: Planned questions followed by open questions from the floor and pre-submitted
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Fireside Chat with Katharine Birbalsingh
Hosted by Dr Michael Jones, Chair of the Education Working Group • Format: Planned questions followed by open questions from the floor and pre-submitted questions
Speakers
Birbalsingh Katharine
Headmistress at Michaela Community SchoolKatharine Birbalsingh is widely known as the founding headmistress of Michaela Community
School in London, recognised as one of the highest-performing schools in the UK. She has
become a national figure through her outspoken views on behaviour, discipline, curriculum,
and high expectations in education. In 2021 she was appointed Chair of the UK Government’s
Social Mobility Commission, where she championed evidence-based strategies to improve
opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Her visit to Guangzhou offers BritCham a
unique opportunity to hear first-hand insights from a globally recognised thought leader on
education and leadership.
Speakers
Birbalsingh
Katharine
Headmistress at Michaela Community School
Katharine Birbalsingh is widely known as the founding headmistress of Michaela Community
School in London, recognised as one of the highest-performing schools in the UK. She has
become a national figure through her outspoken views on behaviour, discipline, curriculum,
and high expectations in education. In 2021 she was appointed Chair of the UK Government’s
Social Mobility Commission, where she championed evidence-based strategies to improve
opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Her visit to Guangzhou offers BritCham a
unique opportunity to hear first-hand insights from a globally recognised thought leader on
education and leadership.
