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Education Improvement Service: Training & Events

Spring 2024 – Teacher Educator Programme: Coaching and Mentoring

NASBTT Accredited Training 2023-24

Booking Details: Teacher Eductor Programme Flyer & Booking Links 23-24

Level 1

Level 2

Please note: you must attend all 3 sessions via Zoom.

Booking Details: Teacher Eductor Programme Flyer & Booking Links 23-24

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: CPD@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk

Computing Hubs: Primary Programming and Algorithms

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

This hands-on course will allow teacher to understand the key vocabulary linked to algorithms and programming and the progression from EYFS – KS2.  The day will include looking at how to utilise Beebots, Scratch Jnr and Scratch into your setting alongside computational thinking and unplugged activities.

Date: 6th February 2024

Booking Link:  Booking will be available from September 1^st.  Register your interest here to receive the booking link.

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH

Computing Hubs: Introduction to Primary Computing

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

Introduction to Primary Computing

Date: 8^th November 2023

This CPD day covers the whole computing curriculum, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy. This course will provide teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started in teaching computing whether you are an early career teacher, or an established teacher who would like to improve your understanding of how to teach computing.

Booking Link: https://ncce.stem.org.uk/cpd/524335/introduction-primary-computing-invite-only

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH

Computing Hubs: Leading Primary Computing

In association with North Midlands Computing Hub and funded by the DfE, we have put together a program of free one day CPD courses to support both computing leads and teachers upskill themselves to become more confident and effective teachers of computing. A subsidy of £205 is also available to fund supply costs once per academic year for schools in Education Investment Areas; Derby, Derbyshire

All courses will be held at Portland Spencer Academy, Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4BW

Leading Primary Computing – Module 1  

Date: 9^th October 2023

This course is suitable for both newly appointed subject leads and subject leads looking to clarify their roles. Topics on the day include; role and responsibilities, policies, curriculum development and mapping and assessment of computing

Booking Link:  https://ncce.stem.org.uk/cpd/524331/leading-primary-computing-module-1-face-face-invite-only

Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH

Computing Hubs: Foundation Knowledge of Computer Science for KS3 and GCSE

Book your place now: https://bit.ly/434nys2

Leading SEND in the Mainstream

CLICK HERE to view the SEND in the Mainstream flyer

“Good teaching for pupils with SEND is good teaching for all”. Vital for Some; Beneficial for All.

This three part modular programme will support teachers to develop their ability to effectively meet the needs of all SEND learners in their classroom, using the 5 Key Recommendations from the EEF’s SEND Support in Mainstream Schools Guidance Report. This programme aims to raise the profile of SEND to ensure it is a key focus for all professionals across all settings, making Every Teacher a Teacher of SEND.

This programme is aimed at mainstream primary and secondary teachers.

The programme will cover key threads such as
• Relationships and Knowing Your Learner: Top Tips for Working with Parents and other Professionals
• Effective Classroom Leadership: Working with Teaching Assistants and the Complimentary Use of Interventions
• Practical High Quality Teaching Strategies to Meet the Needs of all SEND Learners

In the High Quality Teaching session you will hear from outstanding classroom practitioners and experts as they share real-school, practical tips on how to implement the EEF’s top 5 effective High Quality Teaching strategies in your classroom.
• Modelling (Cognitive & MetaCognitive strategies)
• Scaffolding
• Flexible Grouping
• Explicit Instructions & Language
• ICT to support learning

Session 1        07/11/2023      1.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 2       05/12/2023     1.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 3      24/01/2021     1.00pm – 3.30pm

Who: This event is open to practitioners from Primary and Secondary Schools

Cost: £185

Facilitators: Alistair Crawford and Rachael Saunders

Venue: Portland Spencer Academy Conference Centre, Westwick Road, Nottingham NG8 4HB

CLICK HERE to view the SEND in the Mainstream flyer

Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils

CLICK HERE to view the Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils flyer

The gap may have widened, but the link between family income and educational attainment can be broken.

Join us on our highly innovative 5 module programme where we explore the following questions:

● What does the evidence say about how disadvantaged learners make progress?

● How can we respond to the disadvantaged gap in light of the pandemic?

● What does your school need to focus on to make the biggest impact?

● How can the Pupil Premium Strategy drive your school’s improvement?

This programme seeks to explore practical, evidence informed approaches for closing the poverty-related attainment gap. Engaging with the best available evidence on high quality teaching, targeted academic support and school-wide approaches, you will develop and implement a Pupil Premium strategy fit for your setting so that all pupils can flourish.

Throughout the 5 modules you will receive:

● The tools needed to provide an honest and robust self-evaluation of your current provision

● Knowledge and support to help shape a school specific focus for your development

● Strategies to Implement a purposeful Pupil Premium Strategy and evaluate its impact effectively

● Information to make evidence informed decisions about improving teaching and learning

● Support to develop a quality assured framework for Pupil Premium Reviewers

Dates

Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils -Twilight Introduction   26/10/2023 4.00 – 5.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils – Session 1     13/11/2022 1.30 – 4.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils – Session 2    22/11/2023 1.30 – 4.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils – Session 3    07/12/2023 1.30 – 4.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils – Session 4    23/01/2021 1.30 – 4.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils -Twilight      08/02/2021 3.00 – 5.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils -Session 5    13/03/2021 1.30 – 4.00pm

Who: Pupil Premium Leads, Senior Leaders

Venue: Portland Spencer Academy Conference Centre, Westwick Road, Nottingham NG8 4HB

Cost: £395

Facilitators: Tammy Elward and Amy Ford

CLICK HERE to view the Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils flyer