Venue :
Parliament Hill School, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
Who is this event for
Primary, secondary and special school teachers and pastoral leaders who are in their first middle leadership post or those who wish to consolidate and strengthen their leadership skills.
What does this event cover Session 1: What makes an outstanding middle leader?
Exploring models of leadership
When to lead and when to manage
Juggling the leadership balls
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them!
Session 2: High performing teams
The role of the middle leader in driving school improvement
Styles of leadership to get the most out of your team
Monitoring and evaluating your team’s performance
Turning your team around – the journey
Session 3: Holding others to account and having those courageous conversations
Exploring the moral purpose of holding your team to account
Watch a courageous conversation live and practice using typical scenarios
Create a blueprint for excellence in this area
Session 4: Managing upwards and tackling those tricky issues
The importance of managing upwards and strategies for achieving this successfully
Useful techniques for managing change and dealing with problems arising
What are the ingredients of great professional development?
Session 5: What are the behaviours and characteristics of a great team?
Transforming a group into a team
Building trust
Effective delegation
Investing time wisely to raise achievement
Session 6: Planning Professional Development for your team
Book group exploring the middle leaders’ role in excellent schools
Looking forward for you and your team
Please note
There are 6 sessions between Wednesday 20 January 2021 and Thursday 17 June 2021
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
For Settings and Childminders working in the EYFS with children aged 0 - 5 who are the Designated Lead, and Committee Members responsible for the EYFS.
What does this event cover
The session will focus on:
- The role and responsibilities of the Designated Lead. - EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements. - How to make a referral to MASH. - Multi agency working. - Allegations made against the adult. - Creating a safer early years environment.
Please note
The link to access the training will be circulated the day before the session is schedule to take place
Before the training, we recommend the delegates to:
To have the correct software on your device to join the virtual session.
To join in the virtual session 10 minutes earlier than advertised to allow for any IT issues.
Ensure you are in a room away from distractions or interruptions.
Ensure no under 18’s are present as we may present or show graphic content due to the nature of the training.
Have any present training materials on hand if requested
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
PSHE leads in Secondary schools.
What does this event cover
Get up to date news, information, guidance and training about leading and managing PSHE, planning, the curriculum, high quality teaching and learning, assessing, monitoring and evaluating PSHE and citizenship.
Find out about good resources
Share ideas with other Leads about the role
Please note DIGITIAL CLASSROOM COURSE
The course will take place online using a digital platform. The login details will be circulated the day before each session is schedule to take place.
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
Primary and Secondary teaching staff.
What does this event cover
This programme is particularly relevant during this time of increased home learning. It aims to share the learning from the Flipped Learning Bursary project, and how it can be used, not only to support classroom teaching but also as a link between school and parents and parents and children.
The session will share examples of tried and tested uses for example pre-teaching of maths and grammar concepts, reading a story and correct letter formation through handwriting demonstrations.
The session will explore how to create Flipped Learning content using different technologies e.g. desktop computers and iPads. It will also share how to deliver flipped content to students using VLE/QR/Links.
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
For all practitioners working in Settings and Childminders working with children aged 0 - 5, and Committee Members responsible for the EYFS.
What does this event cover
The online session will cover:
The signs and symptoms of abuse.
Referrals.
Allegations and Whistleblowing.
Record keeping and sharing information.
Please note
The link to access the training will be circulated the day before the session is scheduled to take place.
Before the training, we recommend the delegates to:
To have the correct software on your device to join the virtual session.
To join in the virtual session 10 minutes earlier than advertised to allow for any IT issues.
Ensure you are in a room away from distractions or interruptions.
Ensure no under 18’s are present as we may present or show graphic content due to the nature of the training.
Have any present training materials on hand if requested.
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
For all Early Years practitioners in Settings and Childminders working with children aged 0 - 5.
What does this event cover
This is a 12 hour paediatric first aid course that will take place over two days. (one day face to face and one day via Zoom) As required by the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements, settings need to ensure that at least one member of staff with a current first aid certificate is present on the premises or on outings at any one time.
The course will focus on: - problems of the respiratory system - problems of the circulatory system - problems of the nervous system - miscellaneous problems.
In order to ensure a fair allocation of places, only two places per setting will be given in the first instance, with additional places being allocated on a first come first served basis.
Important information:
Please bring photo ID, and inform the instructor if you have any serious health/ allergy issues.
Full attendance is required so candidates should arrive early, lateness can mean exclusion from the course/assessments. Leaving the room during the course to attend to other matters may lead to non-certification.
CPR, Recovery position, and Control of Severe Bleeding assessments require floor work and kneeling, so all candidates should wear loose fitting trousers, and appropriate footwear. Please carry out a personal risk assessment for the practical activities on the course.
Using phones during the course (other than for emergencies) may result in non-certification or being asked to leave the course.
There are 3 breaks during the day. The lunch period is usually 30 minutes. Please make arrangements so you can be in full attendance
Please note
Changes made due to Covid-19
The first day is a practical session for assessment. The second day is a virtual platform (Zoom).
You will have to take part in both sessions in order to receive your certificate Please read the full details on what changes have been made to the delivery of this programme due to Covid-19
A full risk assessment has been undertaken to ensure the safety of learners, staff and trainers during this event. Time slots will be allocated for learners to arrive to limit congestions on arrival. Temperature checks will be taken on arrival
The number of attendees has been reduced to the maximum of 8 learners All participants are requested to carry out an individual risk assessment. (This will be emailed at time of booking) A full induction of 'what to expect of the day' will be given on the morning. The induction will be a full explanation of events, including: How each learner will have their own manikin There will be no shared resources Social distancing Breaks (please bring your own bottle of water and your own lunch/snacks) Adequate supplies of soap, paper hand towels and hand sanitiser will be available.
MFL KS3 Standardisation and Moderation (Cancelled)
Starts:
Monday 25 January 2021 -
14:00 - 15:00
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
Heads of subjects and KS3 subject leads attend subject specific sessions.
Building on learners’ strengths achieved in primary school, secondary subject specialists discuss how exemplification of ‘age-expectations’ will aid their assessment of both progress and attainment in KS3. Through discussions around the evidence produced from common tasks, or assessment rubrics, teachers gain confidence in their judgements about progress and attainment. These discussions link t ...
What does this event cover
Annotated exemplification of an agreed end-of-Year 7 standard for each subject.
Meet subject specialists from other schools, share resources, ideas, confirm understanding, raise questions.
Please note
This session is part of the Secondary Moderation Package.
Developing Reasoning and Problem Solving in Mathematics
Starts:
Tuesday 26 January 2021 -
13:00 - 16:00
Venue :
Virtual CPD Session, Digital Classroom, Virtual CPD Session
Who is this event for
This is offered in the first instance, to recently qualified teachers who wish to sustain their professional development but is open to all primary practitioners.
What does this event cover
Pupil fluency is rapidly improving in our schools. Harder to teach is the critical skill of reasoning. This session will be filled with practical ideas for embedding reasoning and problem solving in every maths lesson.