Explore key aspects of Paramedic Practice-Based Education, the challenges faced, and how educators can help address them
Whether you’ll be joining in person or online, we’re thrilled to welcome you to this inspiring event – delivered in partnership with NHS England South East, the College of Paramedics, and proudly hosted by Oxford Brookes University.
The world of paramedicine is evolving fast! Once centred in NHS Ambulance Trusts, today’s paramedics are thriving in diverse roles, across clinical, leadership, education, research, and strategic settings. As the profession grows, so must our approach to Practice-Based Education, ensuring every learner feels supported, confident, and ready to shape the future of care.
This summit brings together passionate practice educators from across healthcare to explore what’s working, tackle challenges, and share ideas that elevate paramedic learning.
Whether you’re new to mentoring paramedic learners or an experienced educator, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired. Get ready for a day packed with insight, innovation, and opportunity!
Hear from leading voices, including:
- Kirsty Lowery-Richardson, Head of Education
- CoPJenny Dod, Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University
- Katie Webb, Education Quality Lead, NHSE SE
Attendees can claim £250 Practice Educator Update incentive for attendance!
To claim, attend in person or online and email your certificate of attendance (issued by COP at the ed of the event) to: PracticeEducationTeam@SWAST.nhs.uk
Duration: 1 day
Location: In person (Oxford Brookes University) OR online
Expenses: You will need to cover you own transport and food expenses
Workshops
Opening Plenary: The Principles of Practice Based Learning
1. Failure to Fail and Difficult Conversations
2. Models of Supervision
3. Supporting Neurodiversity in Practice Based Education
4. Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
Closing Plenary: Sexual Safety
Schedule
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival and Registration
10:30 – 10:35 – Welcome and Housekeeping
10:35 – 11:05 – Opening Plenary – Kirsty Lowery-Richardson
11:10 – 11:55 – Workshop Rotation 1
12:05- 12:50 – Workshop Rotation 2
12:50 – 13:30 – Lunch
13:30 – 14:15 – Workshop Rotation 3
14:25 – 15:10 – Workshop Rotation 4
15:10 – 15:40 – Break
15:40 – 16:20: Closing Plenary – Jenny Dod
16:20 – 16:30: Evaluation Form and Close
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Join virtually, or in person – Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford.
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