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Standards and Excellence Service Updates CPD opportunities – September 2015
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3.1 A new guide called Forming or Joining a Group of Schools: staying in control of your school’s destiny.
has been produced by the Association of School and College Leaders, the National Governors’ Association
and education lawyers Browne Jacobson. This document spells out the benefits and types of collaboration,
as well as the steps they need to take to form a group of schools accountable to one governing board.
3.2 FFT Aspire – Free Interactive training dates: book via the EES CPD portal:
 Tuesday 20th October 2015 – Wickford CLC, The Bromfords School, Grange Avenue, Wickford, SS12
0LZ – 2 half day sessions: 9.30am-12.00 pm and 2.00pm-4.30pm.
 Wednesday 21st October 2015 – Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron
Walden, CB11 4UH – 2 half day sessions: 9.30am-12.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pm.
 Thursday 22nd October 2015 – Stanway Learning Federation, (Alderman Blaxill Site), Winstree Road,
Colchester, CO3 0QA – 2 half day session: 9.30am-12.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pm (afternoon session for
secondary schools only).
3.3. PREVENT: Essex Police have agreed to deliver a further two sessions of WRAP (Workshop
to Raise Awareness of PREVENT) training for schools on 14th October at the Rivenhall Hotel.
PREVENT Flier.docx
To apply for a place, please use the flyer attached. Please note – this will be the final training
opportunity to be offered by Essex Police for schools.
3.4 ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ is a new Level 2 training programme to support schools in delivering
child protection training to all staff. The modular programme is available on ESI and contains a range of
presentations and on-line learning tools: ESI Safeguarding: Level 2 training programme
3.5 The Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB) offers a range of training for professionals. To find out
what is available and how to apply you can click here: ESCB Training
3.6 Building Effective Communities of Practice: Pupils with EAL – Autumn Term Network Group Meetings
These free network groups aim to support teachers and schools in providing effective support for pupils with
EAL and to share ideas and expertise. The dates and venues for these meetings can be found here.
If you wish to book a place, please contact peta.ullmann@essex.gov.uk by Friday 23rd October 2015.
3.7 Governor Training: half day secondary governors’ conference 21st November 2015.
The autumn 2015 edition of the Governor and Clerk training programme is now available.
ESGA (Essex School Governors Association) conference and AGM Sat 17th October (9.00-12.30) Boswells
School, Chelmsford
3.8 For information on Essex Education Service CPD courses please visit: EESforschools.org
Telephone: 0845 200 8600 Email: enquiries@EESforschools.org or view their key contact list
3.9 The University of Essex is offering some CPD sessions for staff in schools (the majority of which are free of
charge). These are both academic and pastoral. Further information can be found at
http://www.essex.ac.uk/outreach/teachers/cpd_events.aspx.
3.10 Teach GCSE Computer Science Programming with Python: Two-day course at The King John School,
Benfleet on Friday 20th November & Saturday 21st November 9.00am-3.30pm). Course covers all teaching
requirements of GCSE Computer Science to support pupils with passing controlled assessments. Suitable for
teachers with no prior knowledge of programming. For further information or to book a place, visit
www.benfleet-teaching-school.co.uk or email: denisemair@benfleet-teaching-school.co.uk
3.11 FREE Key Stage3/Key Stage 4 mathematics course 2015/16 for non-specialist teachers: this course
will provide the support and expertise to teach mathematics across the full ability range of KS3 and KS4. This
course is funded through the NCTL and provided by the Benfleet Teaching School Alliance, Plymouth
University (CIMT) and the Matrix Maths Hub. Whilst the initial launch event is on 28th September, there are
still opportunities to participate this year. For further information visit www.benfleet-teaching-school.co.uk or
email: denisemair@benfleet-teaching-school.co.uk
3.12 “Leading and Managing CEIAG in Schools” A two-day course for recently-appointed heads of careers
Thursday 12th November & Wednesday 25th November 2015 at Homerton College, Cambridge led by David
Andrews, CEG Consultant and Trainer. If you have any questions about the course please e-mail David at:
davidandrews_ceg@hotmail.com
3.13 North East Essex Teaching School Alliance are delighted to announce confirmation of the transfer of lead
school to Colchester County High School for Girls. NEETSA is offering a CPD course programme developed
with partner school CPD Co-ordinators including Secondary Leadership at various levels led by ASCL, NQT
Support and Pastoral Leadership both for teaching and support staff. Full details are available in the attached
brochures and booking is via the NEETSA website, www.neetsa.org.uk.
CatchUp CPD
Mercury Theatre
Autumn Term 2015.pdf Secondary.pdf
NEETSA Secondary
CPD Programme 2015-16.pdf
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3.14 Free twilight sessions from the Chelmsford Teaching School Alliance:
Date and location
Wed 7th October
4.15-5.15
KEGS
Wed 14th October
4.15-5.15
CCHS
Wed 4th November
4.15-5.15
CCHS
Wed 11th November
4.15-5.15
St John Payne
Wed 25th November
4.15-5.15
St John Payne
Wed 2nd December
4.15-5.15
St John Payne
Wed 9th December
4.15-5.15
St John Payne
Wed 27th January
4.15-5.15
KEGS
Wed 9th March
4.15-5.15
KEGS
Wed 20th April
4.15-5.15
CCHS
Wed 27th April
4.15-5.15
CCHS
Wed 4th May
4.15-5.15
CCHS
Wed 11th May
4.15-5.15
KEGS
Wed 8th June
4.15-5.15
KEGS
Fri 27th May
1.30-4.00 (time tbc)
KEGS
Session
Using Edmodo: the potential of an
interactive classroom across the
curriculum
Developing creativity in language
learning
Prince’s Teaching Institute project
Developing student and teacher enquiry
and intellectual curiosity
Prince’s Teaching Institute project
Leading a disparate team
Presenter
Lucy Fryer
Role
Geography
Department
Mel Gulliver
Languages Faculty
Leader
Mark Rowell
Science Faculty
Leader
Rebecca Iciek
Head of English
Becoming established as head of
department
Andrew Thornton,
Gina Semambo,
Richard Folkerd
Jemma Coleman
Heads of
Maths/RS/PE
Differentiation and making the most of
homework
Nick Minnican
Head of Science
Communication, accuracy &
grammar: implementing a skills-based
approach in the new French & German
GCSEs
Setting up research and learning
communities with busy teachers
Alex Steele
SLE and KS3 MFL Coordinator
Jane Breen and
Mark Perrott
SLE in MFL and
Assistant Head
What is great teaching and how do we
achieve it?
Mike Seager
Assistant Headteacher
Find Your voice! Creating a talking
school where learning dialogues and
public speaking build confidence, grit and
resilience
Prince’s Teaching Institute project
Developing and embedding the CCHS
Learner Profile
Prince’s Teaching Institute project
Literacy across the curriculum
Maria French
Assistant Headteacher
Nicole Chapman
Headteacher
Jane Breen
SLE in MFL
Building resilient problem solvers in
Maths
Paul Leverett
Head of Maths
KEGS TeachFEST
Various teachers
involved in
school-based
research at
KEGS
Jane Breen, SLE,
KEGS:
teachfest@kegs.org.uk
Cross-curricular leadership
G&T/Peer Mentoring
Co-ordinator
Please book these through Tracey Brown at Newland Spring: adminCTSA@newlandsspring.essex.sch.uk
or contact mperrott@kegs.org.uk for further information.
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3.15 Saffron Alliance Autumn term CPD Opportunities – for further details and booking contact:
JKing@swchs.net or visit : http://thesaffronalliance.co.uk/cpd-courses/
Organisation
Programme
Venue
Cost
4 twilights:
20/10, 10/11,
24/11, 08/12
Developing Middle Leader
 Manager or Leader?
 Managing in the role
 Communication
 Delivering change and improvement
SWCHS
£250
5 twilights:
9/11, 1/12,
13/01, 04/02,
13/06
Developing Senior Leader
To develop a range of skills to support delegates in their
applications to senior leadership posts; to raise awareness and
increase understanding of a range of issues facing senior
leaders; and to prepare delegates for the challenges they will
face as senior leaders.
£450
1 full day
3 mornings
2 afternoons
Teacher Excellence Programme
This programme is aimed at all secondary school teachers who
would like to develop their teaching practice through lesson
observation, collaboration with others and self-reflection. There
will be an opportunity to observe lessons in both a primary and a
secondary school setting. We believe that this strengthens our
understanding of what makes great pedagogy.
04/11 SWCHS 9.00am – 3.00pm
12/11 R A Butler 9.00am – 12.00pm
18/11 Notley 9.30am – 12.00pm
26/11 R A Butler 2.00pm – 4.30pm
03/12 R A Butler 2.00pm – 4.30pm
10/12 SWCHS 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Coaching for Impact
Coaching for Impact will cover both the theory behind coaching
as well as the practical skills required. There will be an
emphasis on ‘rigour’ in coaching to ensure that we maximise our
own impact. During the programme, there will be time to
practise some of the skills that we will be covering as well as
time to talk to experienced coaches. This course would suit any
teacher who has a role in developing others, or any one in a
leadership role.
SWCHS
Birchwood
High School
Katherine
Semar Primary
School
Hedingham
School
SWCHS
R A Butler
Primary
School
Notley High
School and
Braintree
Sixthform
SWCHS
£250
14/10 and
15/10
£300
2 mornings
19/11, 10/12
Is Teaching for You?
This course is for anybody who is thinking about going into
teaching. It is aimed at colleagues who are already working in a
school but who are in a support staff or an instructor role. In the
first session you will be able to find out more about how to
become a teacher. In between sessions you will be asked to
undertake a series of activities which will be of benefit to a
teaching training application. In the final session there will be an
opportunity to explore subject pedagogy.
SWCHS
£150
3 twilights:
06/10, 13/10,
20/10
4.30pm –
7.00pm
Object Orientated Programming
This course is aimed at Computer Science teachers who need to
use both Python and TKinter
SWCHS
£120
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3.16 Coast to Coast TSA overnight CPD conferences:
‘Why are you shouting at us?’ behaviour management with Phil Beadle Friday 16th October
‘Talk Less Teaching’ with Isabella Wallace - Friday 22nd January
‘Teaching Jim’s Way’ with Jim Smith - Friday 18th March
Coast2Coast_Flyer_ Coast2Coast_Flyer_I Coast2Coast_Flyer_[
Jim Smith.pdf
sabella_Wallace-[HR]2016.pdf
HR]-rev.pdf
3.17 Wickford Teaching School Alliance is running a Leadership Raising Aspirations Conference on Friday 27th
November 2015. Ex-NBA star John Amaechi, New York Times best-selling author and high-performance
executive coach opens the Leadership Conference. There will be workshops on safeguarding, coaching and
mentoring and one by Chimp Management Ltd, an organisation with a history of supporting teachers.
‘Following training with Chimp Management, 95% of staff said in their performance management reviews that
it had helped them in both their job role and personal life’. This full day conference is £175 per delegate
including lunch & refreshments. To book a place, please go here.
For further information contact: Jane Robinson, Wickford Teaching School Alliance Director
director@wickfordtsa.co.uk Telephone: 07709 098449 Website: Wickford Teaching School Alliance
3.18 Billericay TSA – National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL):
The programme runs locally for 12-18 months beginning on Thursday 15th October 2015 and comprises of
twilights and face to face days. Information about the NPQSL can be found in the Core Information and
NPQSL Overview on the TSA page on Essex Schools Infolink. Further information can also be found on the
Billericay Teaching School Alliance website.
3.19 West Essex Teaching School Alliance opportunities:
• Excellence Network Meeting for Maths - Weds 11th November, 2.30 – 4.00pm, Davenant Foundation
School
• Excellence Network Meeting for SEND – Weds 18th November, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Davenant Foundation
School
Contact Rosie.Ball@davenant.org for further details and booking.
3.20 A selection of National STEM Centre and National Science Learning Network CPD Opportunities:
Maths in the new A level Chemistry curriculum - single day event
26th Nov 2015
Apply
Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury CO10 0JU
30th Nov 2015
Getting to grips with A level chemistry - 2 day course
STEM Education Centre London, London WC1H 0AL
Apply
15th Oct 2015
3 hours
Developing expertise in teaching quantitative chemistry
Mayflower High school, Billericay CM12 0RT
Apply
8th Mar 2016
Enhancing literacy skills in science
STEM Education Centre London, London WC1H 0AL
Apply
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