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Explicitly teaching pupils metacognitive strategies linked to subject knowledge, supports independence
and academic success. Establishing and reinforcing routines, including through positive reinforcement, can help
create an effective learning environment.

This course will look at strategies to ensure that high expectations have been established. As well as sharing ideasfor getting the children on board from the beginning. There will be some useful tips and ideas to go and try back in our own classrooms.

The course will support meeting the following teaching stan ...

Do all your children have the depth of understanding in Maths to be able to work independently and transfer skills to all areas?

One of the key areas of focus from the EEF is to

'Encourage  pupils to take responsibility for, and play an active role in, their own learning’

Developing mastery in maths requires children to have a deep conceptual understanding. This course will explore conceptual understanding of number and how manipulatives play a key part in this process.

There will be some to examine how to improve outcomes by explorin ...

This half day course is suitable for all teachers in KS2. The main outcomes for delegates will be an understanding of how to map out grammar skills and plan effectively; an ability to use modelled and shared writing to improve
attainment and a confidence in teaching to meet Writing AREs in an engaging way.

This one-day course meets the requirements of the HSE syllabus and covers the HSE Recommendations for training of an Appointed Person (the minimum requirement for first aid cover at work. Topics include CPR, dealing with an unconsciousness casualty, choking and Major Bleeding. Time is also given to discussing injuries and ailments common in the workplace, both inside and outside the school. Emphasis is placed on individual and group practice of the skills needed in life-threatening situations. This is underpinned by encouraging an understanding of both the processes and the reasoning behind ...

This one day will support anyone new or returning to Y6 teachers. The morning session will focus on writing, the afternoon on maths. Each session will look at key subject knowledge, transition from Y5, end of year assessment and planning for progression.

This a two-day course originally approved and controlled by the National Childminders Association and the Pre-School Learning Alliance. Required by SureStart and the DFEE for those having the care of children up to the age of eight , is valid for children of all ages. The programme includes CPR using adult, child and baby manikins, dealing with an unconsciousness casualty, choking and major bleeding. Aside from the skills for life-threatening situations the management of small casualties is included, particularly in relation to head injuries, casualty assessment and various forms of minor b ...

In this session we will consider best practice in delivering interventions. These will include:

• Planning


• High expectations


• Providing and inclusive learning environment


• Feedback


• Questioning and modelling


• Engagement and challenge


• Scaffolding learning

In this session we will look at the practice of supporting in class. We will discuss key actions that will make their
interactions impactful. The scaffolding framework. The TA standards .In conclusion we will identify future actions and improvements delegates can make.