Category: New Courses - Spring 2012
Leading the G&T Agenda
To improve learning for all
- Lead your G&T provision to Outstanding
- Case studies
- Teacher training
- Ofsted Level 1
- Inclusive G&T strategies to challenge all pupils
- Outstanding leadership strategies
Presented by: John Smith
was Regional Coordinator for the Yorkshire and Humber Regional G&T Partnership as well as being National Lead on the Development of Regional Delivery of G&T education. He has a passion for quality learning for all children.Birmingham
London
The New KS2 Writing Course
- 101 practical ideas to improve writing
- The new "Writing for Real" approach
- New differentiation in writing
- Tasks
- Outcomes
- New teacher assessment
- Gifted to reluctant
Presented by: Gill Matthews
Gill is an independent literacy consultant and writer, involved in the development of the National Literacy Strategy, particularly with the non-fiction strand of the framework for teachers. She is co-editor of Literacy World, Writers World and most recently, Rigby Dimensions, a literacy-based, cross-curricular thematic programme.
Birmingham
Suffolk
The Best of the Primary National Strategies
- 10 years research on what worked
- World Class Solutions:
- Mathematics gain
- Pupil performance
- Literacy gain
- Teacher performance
- What to keep and what to abandon: Outstanding v Satisfactory
Presented by: Peter Dudley
Pete led the Primary National Strategy for four and a half years. For over 20 years he has researched and published in the field of teaching, learning and assessment. He has also pursued an interest in teacher professional learning, introducing Japanese Lesson Study to the UK over the past 10 years. In recent years Pete’s work in these fields has taken him to Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Palestine and Chile.IGCSE Mathematics
Ultimate guide to the demands of the IGCSE
- How to get IGCSEs right every time, with every student
- Step-by-step guide to A* achievement in the IGCSE
- A full support guide to implementing IGCSE Mathematics
Birmingham
Outdoor Phonics
- A new approach proven to raise literacy standards
- Key guidance to freshen up your phonics teaching: Ofsted's 2010 report and EYFS 2012
- New techniques to include all pupils:
- Disengaged
- SEND
- Boys
Presented by: Tracy Fox
Tracy (from Which Phonics) is an excellent teacher and trainer with in-depth knowledge and experience in organising phonics teaching. She has extensive experience with EAL, SEN and gifted children.
Birmingham
Manchester
The Intrinsically Motivated Classroom
Intrinsic motivation - what really works in school
How to move from an adult-controlled ethos to a student-led culture
New ways to increase learner:
Responsibility Enjoyment Self-discipline
Engagement Stickability Dedication
Leeds
London
Leading and Managing Sixth Form
- Uncover the secrets of outstanding leaders
- Lead to achieve outstanding results
- New leadership strategies to improve:
- quality of teaching and learning
- students’ life-choices
Presented by: John Philip
John is a national trainer who specialises in leadership and maximising achievement at KS5. He also works as a senior consultant and gives feedback to schools and LAs on the quality of post-16 provision. John has recently written a book, “99 Ideas to Raise Achievement at KS5,” which draws on his three decades of experience in Sixth Forms.Birmingham
London
Implementing the EYFS 2012
- A hands-on approach to implement changes for 2012
- No-nonsense tactics to embed:
- 7 new areas of learning
- reduction of Early Learning Goals
- 3 new characteristics of teaching and learning
- 25 new activities to support and extend learning
Presented by: Linda Tallent
Linda is a practical and innovative trainer specialising in Early Years. She is a School Improvement Officer and is responsible for much innovative work in Gateshead, creating effective learning environments. Linda has a strong interest in developing early literacy and numeracy skills in young children.
Birmingham
Manchester
Leeds
Oldham
Kent
Cambridge
Nottingham
Dorset
Liverpool
Newcastle
Path to Outstanding
Whole School Ofsted Level 1
- The independent alternative to federation and chaining
- The best systems and structures:
- What works
- How fast
- Where to begin
- Systems culture
- Human resources
- Change and risk management
- Staff who resist the path
Presented by: Phil Jones
Phil was a senior advisor in the DfE School Improvement and Excellence Division and his consultancy work is at national level. Maureen and Phil have worked extensively and successfully with with some of the most improved schools and academies in the country. They have highly developed consultancy skills and professional understanding about the opportunities and challenges of school leadership.London
Manchester
Liverpool
Peterborough
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