Event Type: single-event

NQT – Introduction 2020/21

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  • Introduction
     15 June, 2020
     11:35 am - 12:35 pm

This is a free session to preview the coverage of the NQT programme across the year with strategies on how to make the most of professional development opportunities. There will be the opportunity to meet and talk with course leaders to share desired outcomes and specific requirements for NQTs over the programme. (more…)

NQT EYFS 2020/2021

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  • 01. Behaviour for Learning
     16 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 02. Phonics in the EYFS
     29 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 03. Working with Adults: Managing TAs and Developing relationships with Parents
     21 October, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 04. Planning in the EYFS
     3 November, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 05. Mathematics in the EYFS
     17 November, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 06. Observation and Assessment in the EYFS
     8 December, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 07. Developing Reading in the EYFS
     12 January, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 09. The Characteristics of Effective Learning
     9 February, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 08. Interacting, Mark-Making: Developing Communication and Language and Writing in the EYFS
     26 January, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 10. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities,
     23 February, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 11. English as an Additional Language
     21 April, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 12. Use of Data and Moderation of English and Maths
     25 May, 2021
     11:45 am - 3:45 pm

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NQT KS2 2020/21

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  • 01. Behaviour for Learning
     16 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 02. Developing Reading in KS2
     30 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 03. Progression in Mathematics: Calculation and Mastery
     7 October, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 04. Working with Adults: Managing TAs and developing relationships with parents
     21 October, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 05. Progression in Writing: Grammar, Text Types and the Writing Process
     11 November, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 06. Effective Teaching of Spelling
     2 December, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 07. Maximising Learning: AFL, Growth Mindset and Memory
     15 December, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 08. Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
     27 January, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 09. Effective teaching of Humanities
     10 February, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 11. Effective Teaching of Science
     27 April, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 10. English as an Additional Language
     21 April, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 12. Use of Data and Moderation in Mathematics and English
     25 May, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

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NQT KS1 2020/21

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  • 01. Behaviour for Learning
     16 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 02. Phonics in KS1
     22 September, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 03. Progression in Writing: Grammar, Text Types and the Writing Process
     6 October, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 04. Working with Adults: Managing TAs and developing relationships with parents
     21 October, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 05. Progression in Mathematics: Calculation and Mastery
     10 November, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 06. Developing Reading in KS1
     1 December, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 07. Maximising Learning: AFL, Growth Mindset and Memory
     15 December, 2020
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 08. Effective teaching of Humanities
     10 February, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 09. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities,
     23 February, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 11. Effective Teaching of Science
     27 April, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 10. English as an Additional Language
     21 April, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
  • 12. Use of Data and Moderation of English and Maths
     25 May, 2021
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

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Outstanding Science: Developing a robust curriculum and effective pedagogy through knowledge, enquiry and working scientifically

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  • Outstanding Science:
     12 March, 2020
     9:15 am - 3:15 pm

During this session for class teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders we will explore the main aspects involved in ensuring robust science curriculum coverage: knowledge, enquiry and working scientifically. The course aims to considers planning strategically across the whole school, specific year groups and within units, to ensure sufficient coverage at age appropriate levels. It (more…)

The Characteristics of Effective Learning

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  • The Characteristics of Effective Learning
     24 February, 2022
     1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

The course includes a pre-record followed by a live Zoom

Leadership Programme 2019-20: Professional development and sharing best practice

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  • 1. Leadership & Management
     10 October, 2019
     2:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • 2. Developing Staff: Effective Feedback
     28 November, 2019
     4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  • 3. Supporting Underperformance
     16 January, 2020
     4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  • 4. Whole school change
     12 March, 2020
     4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  • 5. Accountability: Ofsted
     7 May, 2020
     4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  • 6. Evaluating Impact
     18 June, 2020
     4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

This series of twilight CPD sessions, combined with brief pre-reading and gap tasks, provides an excellent opportunity for those new to senior leadership, as well as those with a few years of experience, to reflect on and develop their leadership knowledge and skills. This session would be suitable for subject leaders, phase leaders, lead teachers (more…)

Positive Handling Course

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  • Positive Handling Course
     14 November, 2019
     9:15 am - 3:15 pm

This one day course on Positive Handling will cover the following: Understanding Duty of Care in Positive Handling:   – Getting the balance right for Children AND Staff – The Risk Assessment Obligation – The impact of Manual Handling Regulations – Risks of Sudden Death during Restraint:  spotting the warning signs – Dangerous restraint positions which (more…)

An introduction to Mastery in Mathematics – best practice from around the world

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  • An introduction to Mastery in Mathematics - best practice from around the world
     1 April, 2020
     1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Shanghai and Singapore lead the world in the Pisa Tables for mathematics. The Shanghai approach has been championed by mathematics leaders and the government. As part of Fox’s Lead Maths Hub role, two teachers visited Shanghai to observe Maths lessons and were lucky enough to host two visiting Chinese teachers for one month. This course (more…)

Effective approaches to develop vocabulary from KS1 to KS2

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  • Effective approaches to develop vocabulary from KS1 to KS2
     26 March, 2020
     9:15 am - 3:15 pm

This course will support classroom teachers and subject leaders in developing the knowledge and understanding of how to maximise vocabulary development across the curriculum.    It will share best practice in vocabulary teaching in a range of subjects and provide opportunities to observe and reflect on lessons. This course will include: An exploration of the research (more…)