David Cameron
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Speaker Topics
- Teaching
- System Change and Transformation
- School Improvement
- School Effectiveness
- Raising Standards
- Partnership Working
- Learning
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Extended schools
- Education Policy
- Curriculum Design and Assessment
- Childrens Services
- Change
- Assessment
Introduction
David has delivered training across the UK and internationally. He is regarded as an inspirational and entertaining presenter and a highly engaging and effective facilitator. His range of experience allows him to work equally effectively with strategic leaders or teachers and colleagues. As a presenter or trainer, David works closely with clients to make sure that he takes account of their needs and ambitions.
He has been a key figure in national developments in Scotland. He has been closely involved in the development of Curriculum for Excellence, the Scottish response to the educational challenges of the 21st Century. He recently reviewed arrangements for funding schools for the Scottish Government. Prior to that he led a review of Class Size regulations. He advised Skills Development Scotland on how they should position themselves as a new organisation supporting learners, employers and education providers. He examined provision in Midlothian to support Children and Families, leading to significant reform within the Council.
David was closely involved in the development of policy and practice in supporting Looked After Children in Scotland through the “We can and must do better” initiative. He also chaired the working group on Outdoor Learning – Outdoor Connections. One of his current interests is in creativity and creative learning.
Current Positions Held
Member of the Integrated Resource Framework Programme Board for Tayside and Perth and Kinross dealing with Adult Services and considering how these can be delivered more effectively and efficiently
Trustee for Learning through Landscapes
Trustee for the Children’s Parliament
Personal Achievements and Awards
President of the association of Directors of Education
On the implementation Board for Curriculum for Excellence
On the implementation Board for “We can and must do better” – to improve provision for Looked After Children
Relevant Career and Professional Background
2005 - 2009 Director of Children’s Services – Stirling Council
2000 – 2005 Head of Education – East Lothian Council
1996 – 2000 Senior Education Manager –Fife Council
1996 – 1990 Senior Advisor Assessment and Research
Additional Information
Member of the Board of trustees for the Children’s Parliament.
FEEDBACK:
"His keynote speech opened the conference. It was excellent. He had prepared thoroughly, judged his audience to perfection and pitched the content expertly. He is a raconteur of great ability and delivered his speech with that mix of humour, authority and humility that marks out the best speakers."