JONK Events

The Joy of Not Knowing Leadership Course for Headteachers and Senior Leaders https://schools.ealingcpd.org.uk/courses/bookings/c_detail.asp?cid=16134 | Montpelier School Ealing

Event Date: 17 Sep 19

Marcelo Staricoff, FCCT, NPQH, PHD presents an introductory briefing on The Joy of Not Knowing (JONK) philosophy of education and leadership exclusicely for the Headteachers of Ealing Primary Schools. The Joy of Not Knowing (JONK) philosophy of education and leadership focuses on key principal areas of influence, linked to the new Inspection Framework’s three stage vision of excellence: Intent, Implementation, Impact. ...read more

JONK Enrichment Day | Working with all children Reception to Year 6 | CPD Staff Development Meeting | Wenhaston Primary School, ASSET Education, Suffolk | Suffolk, Uk

Event Date: 18 Sep 19

I will be introducing the wonders of JONK in each classroom working alongside the children in each class, running a workshop for parents and leading a professional development meeting for staff after school. ...read more

JONK Workshop at Optimus Conference | Manchester | Manchester Conference Venue

Event Date: 26 Sep 19

The Conference is Entitled 'Supporting the Progress of the More Able. The JONK workshops will provide participants with a wealth of practical and easy to implement ideas to inspire, challenge and motivate the more able and all children #oeMoreAble ...read more

JONK Workshop at Optimus Conference | London | London Conference Venue

Event Date: 04 Oct 19

The Conference is entitled 'Supporting the Progress of the More Able (#oeMoreAble). The JONK workshops will provide participants with a wealth of practical and easy to implement ideas to inspire, challenge and motivate the more able and all children ...read more

JONK at Ealing Leadership Conference | Ealing, London

Event Date: 06 Nov 19

I will be exhibiting JONKTL resources at the conference market stall and signing copies of Start Thinking for delegates ...read more

JONK for NQTs at Plumstead | London | Royal Borough of Greenwich

Event Date: 19 Nov 19

A session for NQTs promoting a learning to learn classroom culture and children who are intrinsically motivated to want to learn and to develop an intrinsic and lifelong love of learning ...read more

The Joy of Not Knowing | An Osiris Course | London 2nd December 2019

Event Date: 02 Dec 19

https://osiriseducational.co.uk/product/jonk-the-joy-of-not-knowing/ ...read more

Maths Masterclass for Tomorrow's Achievers | Coram Fields | London

Event Date: 07 Dec 19

Another in the series of Maths Masterclasses as part of Tomorrow Achievers series of Events for Primary School children | https://www.tomorrowsachievers.co.uk/masterclasses/3017-a-love-of-numbers-12-2019 ...read more


Success Stories

I had the most amazing day with the philosophy masterclass. We had great feedback from the teacher Mr S.

- Philosophy | Masterclass

D said it was the “best day ever”

- Philosophy | Masterclass

Marcelo Staricoff is amazing and inspiring

- Teacher | Brighton

JONKing at Coastal Federation was one of the best things we’ve done to inspire our children- go for it!

- Coastal Federation | Norfolk

Thank you for the JONK Course, excellent course and I can’t wait to start!

- Teacher | JONK Course

Great examples, brilliant presentation

- Headteacher | JONK Course