Autumn 2023 – Teacher Educator Programme: Coaching and Mentoring
NASBTT Accredited Training 2023-24
Booking Details: Teacher Eductor Programme Flyer & Booking Links 23-24
Level 1: Effective Mentoring and Coaching
This introductory programme to mentoring and coaching is aimed at new and aspiring mentors and coaches. The modules are tailor-made for colleagues working in school settings.
Dates: Thursday 28th September 4-6pm, Wedneday 4th October 4-6pm and Wednesday 18th October 4-6pm.
Please note that you must attend all 3 sessions via Zoom to gain the NASBTT accredited coaching and mentoring certificate.
Level 2: Advanced Mentoring and Coaching
This advanced programme to mentoring and coaching is aimed at those with significant experience of mentoring and coaching colleagues through their career development.
Dates: Wednesday 8th November 4-6pm, Thursday 23rd November 4-6pm and Thursday 30th November 4-6pm.
Please note that you must attend all 3 sessions via Zoom to gain the NASBTT accredited coaching and mentoring certificate.
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.com
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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 1st. Register your interest here to receive the booking link.
Primary Computing CPD Spencer TSH
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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: 8th 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
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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: 9th 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
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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 24/01/2024 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
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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 23/01/2024 1.30 – 4.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils -Twilight 08/02/2024 3.00 – 5.00pm
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils -Session 5 13/03/2024 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
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NPQ Information Events: Your NPQ Journey
Join us on one of our upcoming information events to learn about the suite of NPQs, how to apply and more!
Dates: 24th May 2023, 9th June 2023 and 12th September 2023
Time: 4:00-4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Booking Details: Your NPQ Journey Information Events Booking Form
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
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NPQ Information Events: Leadership NPQs
Join us on one of our upcoming information events to learn about the suite of Leadership NPQs, course structure, how to apply and more!
Dates: 12th June 2023 and 4th July 2023
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Zoom
Booking Details: Leadership NPQs Information Events Booking Form
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
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NPQ Information Events: Specialist NPQs
Join us on one of our upcoming information events to learn about the suite of Specialist NPQs, course structure, how to apply and more!
Dates: 15th June and 3th July 2023
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Zoom
Booking Details: Specialist NPQs Information Events Booking Form
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: npq@spencerteachingschoolhub.com
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