The role of private-sector business

Creative Partnerships, in association with the Smith Institute, held a round table discussion on educating for creativity. It brought together people who have benefited from, or have the potential to benefit from, the partnerships they have been able to establish between schools and business. Participants discussed the systems that society needs to put in place for these creative partnerships to flourish.

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Participants

Jennifer Barnes
Director of education, BP

John Botham OBE
Director of education, Apple Computers

Alex Cantrill
Pupil, New Heys Community School

Paul Collard
National Director, Creative Partnerships

Stuart Cosgrove
Director, nations and regions, Channel 4

Vernon Ellis
International chairman, Accenture

Gary Hart
Teacher, New Heys Community School

Janine Jennat
Pupil, New Heys Community School

Sara John
Vice-president, government affairs, EMI

Roy Jones
Regional manager, ScottishPower Learning

Amanda Jordan OBE
Founding director, The Smart Company

Tony Lyng
Headteacher, Brockhill Park
Performing Arts College

Dee Mair
Human Resources Director, IPC Media

Elizabeth Mitchell
Pupil, New Heys Community School

Sue Mulvany
Executive director for children and young people, Lancashire County Council

Kate O'Connor
Executive director, Policy And Development, Skillset

Cavick Parry
Pupil, New Heys Community School

James Purnell MP
Then Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism. Now Minister for Pensions Reform

Nicola Runcie
Assistant Headteacher, New Heys Community School

Matthew Trimming
Director, public affairs, SAP (UK)

Wilf Stevenson
Director, The Smith Institute

Professor Helen Storey
Founder, Helen Storey Foundation

Sheelagh Whittaker
Director, Imperial Oil

Dr Chris Yapp
Head of public sector innovation, Microsoft

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