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CONNECTING TEACHERSSESSIONS & SPEAKERS Take it back to the classroom

6th & 7th July 2017

A must for innovation & best practice sharing in Primary, Secondary & Post-16.

International Learning & Teaching Conference

PRIMARY/EARLY YEARS SESSIONS & SPEAKER INFO

Andrew Moffat is Assistant Headteacher at Parkfield Community School, a large inner city primary school in the West Midlands. He has taught for over twenty years and is author of, No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in Primary Schools. Andrew has recently been awarded an MBE this week for services to diversity and equality in education

Beverley Smalley has spent most of her working life as a primary school teacher. She has had the pleasure of teaching across all the age groups in several schools and has had a variety of roles including senior teacher, KS2, EYFS, KS1 leader and SENCO. Beverley’s latest project has been working with StoryTime Phonics, a programme which uses a completely new approach to teaching whole class synthetic phonics. This exciting resource uses real books written by some truly inspiring authors to contextualise phonemes. The results from a pilot school have been outstanding with 100% pass rate.

Oral Language and Vocabulary Development Using inspiring resources, this session will help teachers develop their pupils’ confidence and competence in speaking and listening and will support the acquisition of rich vocabulary from a young age.

No outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in Primary SchoolsThis session will describe how to create an ethos in schools where diversity and difference are recognised and celebrated. It will show why the presenter’s school was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and their SMSC provision was highlighted as a key strength for active promotion of British values and pupils’ development of their understanding of the Equality Act and how it relates to, and affects, them.

Teaching Synthetic Phonics Using Real BooksThis session will show teachers how to inspire the use of ‘real’ books to teach whole class phonics with the aim of giving children a life-long love of reading for pleasure.

Julieanne Devlin is a Primary Deputy Headteacher from Ireland. She has been teaching for seventeen years and has several training courses for teachers in the area of oral language and vocabulary development. She is the creator of the 'Tip of the Tongue' resource which is widely used in primary schools, secondary schools and in teaching colleges.

Making Writing Ridiculously Exciting!The Pobble co-founder will share how thousands of schools are using Pobble to make writing really special and exciting for their children. He will explain how teachers and school leaders also use Pobble to get children reading more engaging texts, as well as enhance their own planning, teaching, assessment and engagement with parents. In the last year, Pobble has evolved into an incredibly useful resource used in many schools enhancing day-to-day planning, teaching and assessment, as well as saving teachers considerable amounts of time.

Listening Skills for Primary ChildrenThe central proposition is that by training the majority of staff in the skills of empathetic active listening, comparatively minor issues can be addressed quickly before they escalate.

Being an Early Years Manager in a Time of ChangeThis session will explore the challenges of being an Early Years manager in a time of change and the barriers and strategies used to overcome them whilst continuing to provide high quality provision and learning opportunities.

Listening to Children to Put them at the Centre of LearningThis session will explore the myriad of ways we can actively listen to children, and how this can put them at the centre of the learning experience leading to greater engagement and progress. It will show how this active approach can empower children to become a greater part of their own learning journey.

Henry Smith is an experienced Year 6 Teacher and Literacy Co-ordinator, who co-founded pobble.com, the website being used around the world to make writing ridiculously exciting for children! Henry taught for five years in Harrogate as a Year 6 teacher and literacy coordinator, then seven years in central Leeds as a Year 6 teacher, literacy leader and senior leader. It was during his time in Leeds that Pobble began as LendMeYourLiteracy. Henry now works full time with Pobble and spends much of his time using it to teach writing in various schools across the north west and Leeds.

Peter Hudson is a past Chair of the British Association of Social Functioning, is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. His extensive international practice over the last twenty years has helped teachers in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico transform their support for students.

Stacey Hodgkins has worked in Early Years for 20 years in a variety of different Early Years settings and roles. Her current role is as a Pre-school Manager at St Peter's Seedlings in Worcester; part of The Angel Hands Childcare Ltd Group. Her passion for early years lies in listening to children, managing Early Years and diversity in early childhood. She is a passionate researcher and uses this to enhance and develop her work.

A Manifesto for ChangeThis session will examine the key issues surrounding education generally and primary education in particular and their fundamental causes. Powerful anecdotes from successful classroom practice backed by scientific evidence on learning and knowledge acquisition will show how we might educate our children today to ensure that they are ready for the uncertainties of tomorrow.

Incorporating Industry Experience with Teaching Early YearsA session exploring how experiences within Early Years industries and education can improve teaching practice for both teachers and the next generation of practitioners.

Whatever Happened to ‘Why’? STEAMing into Inquiry in the Early Years!Children enter the Early Years with curiosity as ‘standard issue’! Exploring ways to capitalise on this, to provoke inquiry based learning and inspire children’s passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)?

Michael Ankrah, is the founder of Harkna Education and is endowed with an eclectic experience from various backgrounds. He was educated in the universities of Cape Coast and Greenwich and has a broad range of experience from around the world.

Kate Dudley has developed skills and experiences from a wide range of Early Years industry settings, working in Private Nurseries, Schools, Social Service Sectors, Residential Care and Youth work. Enjoying each role for its own challenges, she felt there was more she wanted to learn and share with others. So, whilst raising a young family, she went back to university and began her teaching career. Four years on and now graduated from university with a Masters qualification. Kate enjoys sharing her experiences and expertise with the students at JCC she teaches by always striving to nurture their passion for working with children.

Pam Mundy is Director of International Early Years, a Director of the Curriculum Foundation, a consultant, writer, author and speaker and an Early Years/Primary Specialist. Previously a teacher, head teacher in the UK and internationall, she worked with the Department for Education on the development and writing of the 2008 Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. She works closely with the DfE on Foundation Years policy – including the new 2012 EYFS Framework, the 2013 Early Years Profile Assessment and future developments. Pam now provides professional development, challenge, support and strategic guidance for a wide range of 2-18 schools, Early Childhood settings, government agencies and Ministries of Education nationally and internationally.

Oral Language and Vocabulary Development Using inspiring resources, this session will help teachers develop their pupils’ confidence and competence in speaking and listening and will support the acquisition of rich vocabulary from a young age.

No outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in Primary SchoolsThis session will describe how to create an ethos in schools where diversity and difference are recognised and celebrated. It will show why the presenter’s school was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and their SMSC provision was highlighted as a key strength for active promotion of British values and pupils’ development of their understanding of the Equality Act and how it relates to, and affects, them.

Teaching Synthetic Phonics Using Real BooksThis session will show teachers how to inspire the use of ‘real’ books to teach whole class phonics with the aim of giving children a life-long love of reading for pleasure.

Student Leadership of Learning; Using Peer Tutoring to build learner confidence, resilience and independent learning skillsThe workshop aims to explore why student leadership of learning is important and how schools can use peer tutoring as a core teaching and learning strategy. We will share a case study of 100 Peer Tutors from across four schools, both primary and secondary, showing the impact of a year of Peer Tutoring. racter.

Manjit Shellis, worked in secondary schools for thirteen years in Birmingham in both pastoral head and department head roles she then took on the challenge of being part of a team developing the then, Birmingham based educational charity, UFA, into a national organisation. Since then, UFA has worked with 50 local authorities, ran learning focused programmes for over 750,000 children & young people and trained 8000 adults in a variety of setting from schools, libraries, hospitals, arts organisations, the police force, children’s centres to name but a few.

SECONDARY SESSIONS & SPEAKER INFO

The Power of Google Classroom Google Classroom was designed with teachers and pupils to connect the class easily, track their progress and achieve more together. This session will introduce the basics of how to implement Google Classrooms effectively to improve achievement.

Micky Riddell has spent most of his career working in London and the South East. Micky was head of a large department that integrated technology into teaching, during which time the college received an overall Otsted ‘Outstanding’ grade in all four aspects. Micky has supported and mentored a range of teachers, from NQTs to experienced practitioners, helping them to improve the use of technology to support the teaching, learning and assessment process.

Promoting Literacy in All SubjectsThe Teachers’ Standards require all teachers to be responsible for promoting English and Ofsted expects literary skills will be developed across the whole curriculum. This session will show how literacy skills can be developed whatever the subject being taught.

Elly Tobin is the Principal of Joseph Chamberlain College and the Director of the College for International Citizenship. She has worked extensively overseas and was Director of Studies at the Sacred Heart School in Tokyo. She has held senior leadership roles for more than two decades and is a founder director of the International Writing Project. Elly chairs the Sixth Form Colleges International Committee in the UK. With over thirty years’ experience in education from kindergarten through to adult learning, she is also an experienced presenter, guest speaker and educational consultant specialising particularly in language acquisition.

Stacey Hodgkins has worked in Early Years for 20 years in a variety of different Early Years settings and roles. Her current role is as a Pre-school Manager at St Peter's Seedlings in Worcester; part of The Angel Hands Childcare Ltd Group. Her passion for early years lies in listening to children, managing Early Years and diversity in early childhood. She is a passionate researcher and uses this to enhance and develop her work.

Sinead Martin taught in taught in two 11-16 academies in London for a number of years and also has experience of KS5. She trained in Citizenship. She has taught PSHE and RE and has been a Head of RE and Humanities departments. She currently teaches A-level Government and Politics and GCSE RE. Sinead has particular skills and interests in mentoring NQTs and trainee teachers, effective classroom management and how AFL can be used to promote progress.

In a career of more than thirty years, Andy Homden has worked in some of the most prominent international schools in the world both as a teacher and leader. His most recent work has been with Taaleem LLC in the UAE, as Principal of Dubai British School and as the founding Principal of Jumeira Baccalaureate School, which in four years grew from a small primary and early years’ school of ninety children to a large K-12 school of 860. Andy now leads Consilium Education, an international education services company.

Effective AFL in an 11-16 SettingThis session explores the theory and practice behind highly effective assessment for learning techniques and provides effective strategies for using AFL in the classroom to improve progress and achievement.

Analytical Thinking & Writing Across the CurriculumThe ability to think analytically and translate this thinking into writing is a crucial skill that supports pupils’ literacy development across the curriculum. The Handbook for the Inspection of Schools states; ‘Inspectors will consider the impact of the teaching of literacy on outcomes across the curriculum.’ This session will provide an innovative insight into the universal techniques and strategies that support higher order thinking and writing.

Universal Provision for SEND in a School SettingThe majority of pupils who have SEND will receive support in the classroom directly from the teacher. This session will consider the potential barriers pupils may have to accessing learning and explore a range of strategies teachers can implement to ensure practice is inclusive. It will include teacher only interventions and guidance on how to maximise progress and achievement through work with teaching assistants. Strategies will be relevant to pupils from all year groups.

Emma Foster has almost twenty years’ experience in special education needs as both a teacher and teaching assistant. Prior to this, Emma was teaching English and managing the SEND department at a mainstream secondary setting, where she was responsible for whole school SEND provision including pupils with medical needs and EAL. Emma currently works for the Birmingham City Council service, Pupil and School Support.

10 Steps to GCSE English Language SuccessA whistle-stop tour through the GCSE English Language exam!

Advanced Questioning Techniques to stretch and challengeA session that will explore, test and develop differing questioning techniques to stretch and challenge pupils.

EAL teaching strategiesHow can you improve the skills in speaking, listening, writing and reading for EAL students? This interactive workshop will give you some strategies to make the curriculum you teach more accessible to your EAL learners.

Patrick Harvey, worked in the finance industry for 10 years before becoming a teacher of English, Media and Drama in 2007. He has worked in various inner city schools around the country and currently works in a sixth form college where his has responsibility for a signigficant number of the many GCSE Eglsih re-sit students. Since Patrick started at his college A*-C re-sit pass rates have been 30% above the national rate. Patrick has been closely involved with producing materials from the new GCSE English language exam, working with the exam board and fellow experts.

Tom Williams spent the early part of his career working in inner-city schools in Liverpool and Manchester. Beginning as a Teacher of English at Key Stage 3 and 4, Tom moved to take on the role of Professional Mentor to trainee teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers in Liverpool, before being appointed Head of English. Tom is recognised as an outstanding practitioner and in his current role as a Learning Leader he developed and delivers a Consistently Outstanding programme, in which advanced questioning is a significant element and where every participant demonstrably improved the quality of their teaching.

POST-16 SESSIONS & SPEAKER INFO



Embedding Fundamental British ValuesOfsted expects learners to have a high degree of knowledge about British Values and how they impact on learners’ behaviours. This session will provide simple, practical advice and guidance with strategies to enable teachers to promote British Values in all kinds of lessons.

Ella Hyland has experience of teaching a wide range of contexts, from early years through to post-16. Ella is a skilled practitioner in areas such as promoting oral communication and embedding equality and diversity, she has supported 16-19 year-old learners in engaging with undergraduate level projects such as the University of Warwick’s, Colonial Hangover Project. Ella works at Joseph Chamberlain College and organises the whole-college Citizenship Week.

Sam Rouse first began his career working as part of a large Visual Arts and Media department in South East Essex. Since then he has worked within a variety of sixth form and Further Education settings, undertaking his first leadership role on Higher Education provision endorsed by the University of Worcester. He has worked as a leader of learning and as such contributed to his college’s recent ‘outstanding’ for leadership and management. He is currently a curriculum leader for Media, Performing Arts and Visual Art.

StretchtasticThe extent to which learners progress in their learning is fundamental to high achievement. And yet, stretching and challenging learners is an area that many teachers find particularly difficult to do. This session will support resource development for stretch and challenge approaches. Participants will make a 'challenge box', design a stretch wall, explore higher order questioning cards and plan how they will incorporate them into their lessons.



Effective AFL in an 11-16 SettingThis session explores the theory and practice behind highly effective assessment for learning techniques and provides effective strategies for using AFL in the classroom to improve progress and achievement.


Universal Provision for SEND in a School SettingThe majority of pupils who have SEND will receive support in the classroom directly from the teacher. This session will consider the potential barriers pupils may have to accessing learning and explore a range of strategies teachers can implement to ensure practice is inclusive. It will include teacher only interventions and guidance on how to maximise progress and achievement through work with teaching assistants. Strategies will be relevant to pupils from all year groups.

Effective Planning and Delivering of BTEC CoursesThis session will look at how to fully prepare for teaching a BTEC course to maximize student success whilst managing your marking and planning workloads.

Becky Harvey has been heavily involved in delivering BTEC Applied Science up to level 3 since the beginning of her career. Within this, she has delivered across many different units both inside and outside her specialist areas within Applied Science. She is the coordinator for Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Applied and Medical routes). Her expertise includes writing assessments, internal verification, facilitating learning and standards verification. Becky works in a post-16 environment, where where approximately 700 students study science, and leads in ensuring teachers new to BTEC Science gain a rapid grasp of the requirements.

Strategies to Integrate Maths into Lessons, for non-Maths teachersMathematics is known as the language of the universe yet still students continue to ask how topics apply to the real world. This is where you can assist your fellow Maths colleagues by using mathematical skills within your subjects to aid pupils in developing their logical and strategic thinking skills. These analytical skills can be transferred over into other subjects to improve the structure of the students' written work.

Michelle Walters started her teaching career as a Mathematics teacher of Key stage 3 and 4. Whilst teaching this age group she was an integral member of the STEM association which delivered projects to students combining the key subjects Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Michelle is now working with college students who are always looking to apply their skills within their chosen careers, she is collaborating with other departments to integrate topics into the Maths scheme of work in order to aid the students' learning. The GCSE Math resit A*-C pass rate in Michelle's college is nearly 20% above the national average.

Practical AFL in the post 16 ClassroomA discussion and analysis of practical AFL techniques that can be implemented and embedded across a number of subject areas.

Siobhan Thompson began her teaching career in an 11-18 Academy in Telford. Within two years she progressed to Subject Leader overseeing a team consisting of both specialist and non-specialist practitioners. Having completed a MEd under the dissertation title “What is an effective pedagogy for Key Stage 5 Religious Studies?” she accepted a teaching position at Joseph Chamberlain College to develop this interest further. Siobhan is particularly involved in enrichment having led the Duke of Edinburgh Award at her previous school and she currently leads Joseph Chamberlain Amnesty International Society.

Living in Modern Britain – Approaches To Promoting British Values for Adult ESOLLearnersPromoting British Values so that they are not only understood, but also embedded in behaviours can be a real challenge, especially when the learners are also in the process of acquiring English as an additional language and come from a range of cultural backgrounds. This session will guide participants through the implementation of an innovative and highly engaging programme entitled 'Living in Modern Britain' that has met the challenge.

Building, Maintaining and Repairing Relationships in the ClassroomWe are told time and time again that relationships matter. That the climate in the classroom directly impacts on learning. But nobody is telling -or showing us - how to develop positive relationships and foster classroom climates that are safe, respectful, welcoming and supportive of student learning. In this dynamic, practical and interactive workshop, Peacemakers will model approaches to the building, maintaining and repairing of relationships. Content will include tips on setting the right environment; understanding how conflict happens, how it can escalate and how best to de escalate tensions in the classroom and beyond.

Anna Richards Anna Richards has worked in education for 20 years and is currently a middle manager for Adult Learning. She began her career working in a number of FE Colleges delivering Performing Arts to students ranging from the age of 3 to adults. She has been a professional mentor to trainee and newly qualified teachers, an Advanced Practitioner and Head of Teaching and Learning at a large FE College in addition to providing consulatncy services for private training providers. Anna has developed and led many training sessions including highly successful teacher training programmes.

ALL STAGES SESSIONS & SPEAKER INFO

Anna Gregory is the Whole School Approach Coordinator for Peacemakers, a Birmingham based charity that supports schools with emotional and social learning. Anna is a Restorative Justice Council (RJC) Accredited Practitioner and delivers restorative training to schools that is quality marked by the RJC. Previous to her time at Peacemakers, Anna managed a Young People’s Peer Education service for the housing charity Shelter. Prior to this, Anna worked freelance across primary, secondary, tertiary, alternative education, community settings and with ‘at-risk’ groups to design, deliver and manage creative education projects. Anna has also worked as an actor and brings lots of drama games and experience to Peacemakers. She s currently engaged in postgraduate research at the University of Nottingham exploring how people use creativity to transform conflict.


An introduction Digital Marketing for Schools A simple introduction on how to maximise the digital marketing potential within a school.


Introduction to Visigo: A new monitoring solution from SmoothwallThis session will describe how to create an ethos in schools where diversity and difference are recognised and celebrated. It will show why the presenter’s school was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and their SMSC provision was highlighted as a key strength for active promotion of British values and pupils’ development of their understanding of the Equality Act and how it relates to, and affects, them.

Ben Jones previously worked as a Support Services Manager. Worcestershire County Council. Ben has experience providing solutions to schools and expertise around safeguarding, Ben is now able to offer a pro-active solution to schools to fulfil their monitoring requirements (Keeping Children Safe in Education- Sept 2016).

Building Connections: Resilience, Happiness and Success This session will outline the newest research in the area of resilience. It will define resilience in ordinary, everyday life and how this supports psychological growth and development. Practical strategies for developing a resilient school culture and supporting the development of resilience in individual students will be shared. Finally the links between resilience , happiness and the impact on academic success will be examined.

Dr Moya O'Brien is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of ICEP Europe an online training and research company. Moya has over 25 years’ experience working with families and children and young people with a wide range of difficulties psychological difficulties and developmental disabilities. She completed a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with extensive clinical experience working with children and young people with Asperger syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Moya received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology form Alliant University in California. Moya’s current interests include online learning communities, the application of positive psychology to educational contexts and the promotion of well-being and resilience in children and families. She is involved in ongoing research in the area of resilience, assistive technology and online learning.


Supporting Education for Sustainable Development through Whole School Engagement and Community OutreachThis presentation/workshop is designed for any teachers who are interested in developing a greater focus and whole school approach to ESD. The session objectives are: 1. Identify key initiatives where whole school engagement can be highly successful.2. Identify ways in which areas that present a challenge can be overcome; in particular, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers as well as parental involvement and curriculum linking.3. Identify ways that schools can raise the profile of ESD through school community outreach and support of the Sustainable Development. 4. Share best practice amongst all delegates.

Peter Milne has had over 25 years’ experience as a teacher, working mainly in science, environmental and outdoor education in the UK, Malaysia and Dubai. In May 2012, in his capacity as the Environmental Education/ Eco-Schools Coordinator at Raffles World Academy, the school achieved the prestigious Green Flag. From 2012- 2015, Peter worked as a Freelance Environmental Education Consultant/Trainer in the UAE. In that time, he developed curriculum-linked school activity and CSR programmes for various companies, as well as specific workshops and in-school support for Environmental Education and Sustainability with over 30 schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. He is currently running a global series of Beyond COP 21 Symposia that was launched in Dubai in January 2016 and has a number of school initiatives based on COP 21 as well as the Sustainable Development Goals, supported by Eco-Schools Global and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Programmes.

Tackling Poor Cognitive Fitness This session looks at how it is possible to measure, monitor, prevent and treat poor cognitive fitness in the school setting, thus improving academic performance and reducing the burden of mental illness.

Kieron Sparrowhawk is an author, a former neuroscientist, a Cambridge University visiting lecturer, Westminster Business School Alumni and a successful entrepreneur. He has over 40 years of medical product development expertise and experience. Since 2013 he has led MyCognition, whose vision is to positively change lives, by assessing and improving cognitive health through adaptive, targeted brain training. He currently serves on the board of several health and personal development companies. During his pharmaceutical career of over 27 years he has helped many, mainly neuropsychiatric, products successfully reach the market. Sparrowhawk has a MSc in the Neurophysiological Basis of Behaviour (London Metropolitan University) and is an MBA (Westminster University). A Past President of UK Entrepreneurs Organisation, he has undertaken voluntary work throughout his life.


Real Talk on the Student Mind of TodayThe workshop is designed to reveal the truth about student life from behind the scenes - what is unseen and unheard, outside of those who can directly relate. Olivia will provide insight from different angles, to bring the two sides, students and educators, closer together.

Olivia Hinds is a Global Speaker, who has transformed from Student to Entrepreneur. Before self employment, Olivia Hinds attended a UK based Grammar School, then studied International Business and Spanish at Aston University. Given the opportunity to work abroad, Olivia’s time in Mexico City allowed her to think about her purpose. During her undergraduate degree, within the first two years, Olivia was a Math Tutor but since graduating she now offers a lot more to students.

@Teachertoolkit Workshop Workshop led by @Teachertoolkit Director Ross McGill. Teacher Toolkit content is shaping classroom practice, supporting teachers, parents and students the world over! Teacher Toolkit articles and resources have reached over 6 million readers in over 210 countries and our tweets on Twitter are seen by over 7 million people every month! We are here to help support teachers, parents and students in education across the world!

Peter Hudson is a past Chair of the British Association of Social Functioning, is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. His extensive international practice over the last twenty years has helped teachers in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico transform their support for students.

Listening Skills for Children Q & A This session will take the form of an interview, with internationally renowned educationalist, Andy Homden posing the probing questions to Peter on his latest book which focuses on strategies for developing listening skills in children.

Ross McGill was nominated for 500 Most Influential People in the Britain’ by Debrett’s in 2015. Ross is a full-time, award-winning deputy headteacher, with a career-history spanning 20+ years working in state schools across London. He is responsible for improving quality of teaching and learning and has a national profile as the leading contributor and organiser of online CPD within a growing community of education professionals.Ross is frequently asked to speak at national conferences and is regularly asked to reflect on educational developments in various newspapers about education policy.

Literary Interview & book signing: Roman Krznaric Elly Tobin and Andy Homden will interview Roman about his latest book ‘Carpe Diem Regained - The vanishing Art of svaing the day’.

Roman Krznaric has been named by The Observer as one of Britain’s leading popular philosophers. His writings have been widely influential amongst political and ecological campaigners, education reformers, social entrepreneurs and designers. An acclaimed public speaker, his talks and workshops have taken him from a London prison to Google’s headquarters in California.

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