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Phonics and Spelling in KS2
This is a 3 session course
Session 1: The Big Picture. This session will focus on the key subject knowledge needed to support phonics at phases 5 and 6 and spelling in KS2. It will also discuss expectations within the new curriculum; how to use assessment to identify children’s needs and how to plan for improvement.

Session 2: Strategies and Progression. This session will focus on developing a progression across the key stage; how to cater for children with differing needs; developing strategies for teaching spelling and assessing progress and timetabling.

Session 3: Monitoring. This final session will consi ...
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Course Code: LIT/14/006
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Wednesday 16 January 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
Session 2Wednesday 16 January 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
Session 3Wednesday 16 January 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
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Supporting New Arrivals with English as an Additional Language
This is a 1 session course
We will look at:-
• The new arrivals’ experience and potential challenges
• School policies, planning and preparations to meet the needs of newly-arrived pupils and their families
• Classroom approaches and resources for working effectively with children who are new to English.
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Course Code: EMT/14/152
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Wednesday 28 August 201309:00 - 12:00Integra Training Rooms
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Welcome to teaching! NQT Induction
This is a 1 session course
This is an essential session for an NQT in any phase and their Induction tutor (mentor) to find out all about Induction: what it is, what to do, when to do it and how to be proactive in organising NQT Induction to be effective for the NQT and the school. We will consider the statutory requirements of induction, professional responsibilities, expectations and good practice. NQTs are strongly advised to attend with their mentor (who can attend at no extra cost) in order that mentors also hear the key messages and can discuss these with the NQT. NQTs and induction tutors need to both book onto t ...
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Course Code: NQTS/13/300
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Thursday 12 September 201316:00 - 17:00BAWA
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Down Syndrome Support Group
This is a 6 session course
This group will meet for six sessions per year and aims to offer support for colleagues working with children with Down Syndrome. Sessions in terms 1, 3 and 5 will be taught sessions. The agendas will be flexible to respond to participant's needs as well as offering direct training from outside agencies. The remaining sessions will be less formal support sessions where colleagues can talk, share and reflect on experiences.
Essential Information: This course is now only £50 per delegate! Please note new dates for November 2013, March 2014 and June 2014 
Course Code: INC/13/276
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Wednesday 18 September 201316:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
Session 2Thursday 21 November 201316:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
Session 3Wednesday 29 January 201416:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
Session 4Thursday 13 March 201416:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
Session 5Wednesday 7 May 201416:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
Session 6Thursday 19 June 201416:00 - 17:00Emersons Green Primary School
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Mentoring NQTs: The Essential Guide
This is a 1 session course
In this course we look at Statutory induction arrangements and teacher standards; roles and responsibilities of the Mentor/ Induction Tutor, NQT, Governing Body; Observation, feedback, professional review meetings; assessment procedures, with exemplars of good practice; Materials to support use of the teacher standards for action planning, monitoring, evidence collection and assessment; The use of the Career Entry and Development Profile or school portfolio; Avoiding and dealing with problems, extensions and reductions to induction.
Essential Information: Please note that this course is now taking place in the morning and NOT in the afternoon as previously advertised. 
Course Code: LM/13/192
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Thursday 19 September 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
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Secondary Geography Best Practice Forum
This is a 3 session course
Geography subject leaders will see and share good practice strengthening strategic leadership skills and operational delivery. Meetings will include discussion, exam practices, and practical sessions to enhance the curriculum on offer. A major focus will be on curriculum change.
Advice will be given on promoting enjoyment and high achievement in geography. This forum is highly practical and benefits from the use of facilities and expertise at UWE and from those based in schools.
Essential Information: Please note delegates will have to park in the visitors car park to the south of the site (off main campus). You will have to pay .Then use map! Walk to Q block. Room is 2q29 
Course Code: BPFS/13/200
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Friday 27 September 201309:00 - 12:30UWE
Session 2Friday 14 February 201409:00 - 12:30UWE
Session 3Wednesday 11 June 201409:00 - 16:00UWE
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Secondary Maths Best Practice Forum
This is a 3 session course
This forum focuses on identifying and disseminating successful practice within South Gloucestershire and nationally at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. This will include consideration of: the role of the subject leader in monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning in Mathematics, including current and evolving expectations from Ofsted; strategies to support the development of colleagues and Faculty as a team; developing approaches to the new curriculum and changes to specifications and expectations. When appropriate, external speakers and members of the group will be invited to contribute to the ...
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Course Code: BPFS/13/244
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Friday 27 September 201309:00 - 13:00Castle School
Session 2Wednesday 15 January 201409:15 - 12:15South Gloucestershire Music Hub
Session 3Friday 20 June 201409:15 - 12:15South Gloucestershire Music Hub
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Classes, Clauses and Cohesion: Developing Grammar in KS2
This is a 3 session course
This series of three sessions explores the technical aspects of grammar including: Word Structure: classes, tenses and phrases; Sentence Structure: clauses, simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences and Text Structure: cohesion and coherence. It provides teachers with ideas and strategies to support contextualised, creative and engaging teaching and explains national expectations in relation to progression and the new curriculum. The focus will be primarily
on levels 4-6 (our KS1 grammar network will focus on levels 1-3) although there will obviously be some overlap.

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Course Code: LIT/13/148
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Tuesday 1 October 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
Session 2Tuesday 12 November 201309:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
Session 3Tuesday 7 January 201409:00 - 12:00Cleve Rugby Club
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Maintaining the Timetable in T6
This is a 1 session course
As some of the administrative tasks around maintaining the school timetable move from the timetabler to the Data support Manager, this course will offer those unfamiliar with T6 the opportunity to work through a number of exercises to support timetable changes during the year.
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Course Code: SIM/13/378
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Tuesday 1 October 201309:30 - 12:00Integra Training Rooms
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Secondary Physical Education Best Practice Forum
This is a 3 session course
This series of three meetings is for Heads of PE and other relevant, appropriate partners to share and discuss strategic, and delivery themes relevant to current needs. This will include raising standards in teaching and learning, increasing participation, identifying and working with vulnerable children, individual achievement and sharing effective leadership practice. Experts in the field will be invited as required.
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Course Code: BPFS/13/258
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
 
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Session 1Tuesday 1 October 201313:00 - 16:15Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Session 2Thursday 13 February 201413:00 - 16:15Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Session 3Thursday 22 May 201413:00 - 16:15Marlwood Secondary School
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